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These photographs capture the bustling heart of early Stuart, preserving the distinctive buildings that served as gathering places and civic anchors for our growing community in the early 20th century.
From the Pelican Hotel and Lighthouse Restaurant to the Lyric Theatre and Martin County Courthouse, each structure tells the story of a town rapidly transforming after the arrival of the railroad in 1894, a period when Stuart was becoming a destination for tourists and a hub for commerce. Through the lens of these images, we can see the ambition and character of the community our predecessors built.
Not on display right now.
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| Object type | Photograph |
|---|---|
| Accession no. | 2023.11.001 |
| Where to see it | In storage |
| Provenance | Donated by Kathy Arce |
| Catalog description | Old photos of Pelican Hotel, Residence of Sheriff C.E. Christenson, Martin County Courthouse, Lighthouse Restaurant, Lyric Theatre, Rexall Drug Store |
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