Phonograph
This elegant Edison electric phonograph brought the wonder of recorded music into Stuart homes during the heyday of the Florida boom, just as the railroad and pineapple industry were transforming our young town into a thriving community.
The transition from hand-crank to electric power reflected the modern conveniences arriving on Flagler's railway line and the growing prosperity of early Stuart residents who could afford such luxuries. Today, it stands as a window into the entertainments and aspirations of Floridians a century ago, when a machine like this represented cutting-edge technology and connection to the wider world.
On display, main floor, Parlor section.
Come in and see it. Open every day, 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission: free.
| Object type | Phonograph, Console |
|---|---|
| Date | 1915 to 1916 |
| Accession no. | 2023.03.004 |
| Where to see it | Main floor, Parlor section |
| Provenance | Donated by Rick & Evelyn Kottler |
| Catalog description | 1915-1916 Edison Electric Phonograph |
