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The Tropic Hotel and Marine Room, 1948
Front of building advertises package goods, cocktail lounge, and hotel. Originally the Peacock Arcade, it became the Victory Hotel in 1942 (the Marine Room and Beach Club opened in 1944), later renamed the Toric Hotel in 1950, and the Tropic Hotel in 1951. It became the Commodore Hotel in 1956 and burnt down in 1959. -
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Rice's Hotel & Restaurant, c. 1955
This building was originally the Roebuck Building, built in 1927 on U.S. 1 near Frazier Creek, by Robert R. Roebuck, housing the Rob Roy Hotel and the Economy Grocery. It was sold to William Rice in November 1945, remodeled, and reopened as the Rice's Hotel & Restaurant. Rice's Market, on the first floor of the hotel and restaurant, was added in September 1949 and a Standard Service station was built next door in November 1949. Rice Hotel was closed in 1956. -
Krueger building, 1950
The Krueger Building, on Old Dixie Highway between 2nd Street (Joan Jefferson Way in 2024) and California Avenue, was built by Albert Paul "Bert" Krueger and completed in January 1925; the building was demolished in 1993. Businesses in this image include: Western Union, Flamingo Hotel, Southeastern Gas & Appliances, and Anthony's Grocery (located in the Krueger Building between 1949 and 1952). -
Krueger building, 1926
The Krueger Building, on Old Dixie Highway between 2nd Street (Joan Jefferson Way in 2024) and California Avenue, was built by Albert Paul "Bert" Krueger and completed in January 1925; the building was demolished in 1993. Businesses in this image include: Van Anglen and Sparks Real Estate, Bell Reality Company, Central Garage, Western Union, and Little Dixie Cafeteria and Inn. Building is decorated with bunting for the Stuart celebration of the establishment of Martin County, January 26-28, 1926. -
Krueger building, c. 1950
The Krueger Building, on Old Dixie Highway between 2nd Street (Joan Jefferson Way in 2024) and California Avenue, was built by Albert Paul "Bert" Krueger and completed in January 1925; the building was demolished in 1993. Businesses in this image include: Arnold Plumbing Co., B.F. Goodrich, Western Union, and Flamingo Hotel. -
Krueger building, c. 1948
The Krueger Building from across the train tracks. The Krueger Building, on Old Dixie Highway between 2nd Street (Joan Jefferson Way in 2024) and California Avenue, was built by Albert Paul "Bert" Krueger and completed in January 1925; the building was demolished in 1993. Businesses in this image include: Flamingo Hotel, Western Union, B.F. Goodrich, and Dixie Cab Company. -
Flamingo Hotel, c. 1955
The Hotel Flamingo was located in the Krueger Building, a shopping center on Old Dixie Highway, which ran between 2nd Street (Joan Jefferson Way in 2024) and California Avenue, along the railroad tracks. It was built by Albert Paul "Bert" Krueger and completed in January 1925; the building was demolished in 1993. The Hotel Flamingo was originally named the Cortez Hotel, but was renovated and renamed in 1941. Also visible is Western Union. -
Coventry Apartments, c. 1930
Coventry apartments (built 1922) with second floor balcony porch. Coventry Hotel, next door, has no porch. -
