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Moments in Martin County history
Forthwith, a few interesting facts and info pertaining to the people, places and events of Martin County. Bessey’s cemetery marker A cemetery…
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Stuart History
The people, places, events and buildings that shaped our town, from its pioneer days to today. Each page gives a short answer first, then the full story with sources you can check.
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The Frazier Family in Old Stuart
Flora Frazier reflects on her remarkable life as an early pioneer in Stuart, Florida, sharing a deeply personal history that highlights both…
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Pioneer Memories
This videotape captures the voices and stories of Stuart's earliest residents, preserving firsthand accounts of life in a young frontier settlement during…
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Hancocks were prominent citizens of Stuart, Part 2
Part 1 was printed in the April 11 issue of YourNews Martin County. To read it online, visit HISTORICAL VIGNETTES: Hancocks, Part…
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The New Roosevelt Bridge, 1996
This informational documentary details the planning and construction of the new Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart, Florida, highlighting the engineering marvels behind the…
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Large Arthur Ruhnke Photos
Arthur Ruhnke's photographs, marked by their distinctive large white borders, capture Stuart's landscape and community life through a photographer's careful eye. Ruhnke…
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Hancocks brought Lyric Theater to Stuart, Part 1
Hancock family patriarch John C., born in Greencastle, Indiana, October 28, 1857, with wife, Mamie and only child, Fred, moved to Stuart…
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Preserving Your Family Heirlooms
This video provides comprehensive guidance on preserving family heirlooms and historical artifacts by adopting professional museum conservation strategies for home use. This…
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Arthur Ruhnke Collection of Picture
Arthur Ruhnke's photographs, preserved in this cherished red box, offer a glimpse into the personal vision of someone who documented life in…
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Time traveling in Stuart: Trivial Info 1925-1929 – Part 2
Some interesting facts and information as a brief, selective retrospective of an era long past. Bert Krueger’s Airport Krueger Municipal Airport in…
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Cantabile Spirito Honors Choir
This community heritage program celebrates local history and the enduring importance of education in Martin County, Florida, by combining musical performances with…
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SHS/MCHS ALL Class Picnic Volume One Photo Album
This blue and yellow photo album captures a cherished tradition of Stuart High School and Martin County High School students gathering together…