About this object
Joan Sundheim's donation preserves a crucial moment in local history when neighboring communities like Stuart and Jupiter Island shaped their own futures during Florida's mid-century boom.
Charter
Charter Town of Jupiter Island
This 1953 charter document formally established Jupiter Island as an incorporated town, reflecting the rapid growth and development that swept across Florida's Treasure Coast in the post-war years. The charter represented the community's desire for self-governance as the barrier island transformed from a quiet, sparsely populated stretch of Florida coastline into an organized municipality.
On display, upstairs, Library.
Come in and see it. Open every day, 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission: free.
| Object type | Charter |
|---|---|
| Date | 1953 |
| Accession no. | 2023.04.001 |
| Where to see it | Upstairs, Library |
| Provenance | Donated by Joan Sundheim |
| Catalog description | Town of Jupiter Island Charter |
