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Time Traveling: 1945-1949 – Part 2
Forthwith, a time traveling narrative of interesting facts and trivial information from an era of the past. Operator strike doesn’t affect Stuart…
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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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Martin County Buildings, Then and Now
This video provides a fascinating visual and historical tour of Martin County, contrasting historical landmarks with their modern-day counterparts to highlight the…
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Red Seminole Jacket
This vibrant red jacket represents the rich cultural heritage of Florida's Seminole people, whose traditions have deep roots in the region where…
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Time Traveling: 1945-1949 – Part 1
Forthwith, a time traveling narrative of interesting facts and trivial information from an era of the past. Julius Magos, brave soldier paralyzed…
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The Tiger Shores Beach Shipwreck
In this video, a retired Navy veteran and amateur historian named David Jordan details his decades-long quest to locate and legally claim…
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Pharmacist Scale
This delicate brass and wooden scale once measured out precious remedies in a local pharmacist's shop, helping ensure that every patient received…
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Interesting facts about Martin County’s Sheriffs — Part 3
Forthwith, some little known information pertaining to those select few men who served as sheriff of Martin County. Robert L. Crowder: May 1972-Jan.…
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Florida Oceanographic Society: 60 Years of Environmental Stewardship
This video provides a comprehensive historical overview of the Florida Oceanographic Society through a presentation celebrating its sixty-year anniversary of environmental stewardship.…
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Western Electric Telephone
This sturdy wall-mounted telephone, manufactured by Western Electric, once connected Stuart households and businesses to the wider world during the early-to-mid twentieth…
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Interesting facts about Martin County’s Sheriffs — Part 2
Forthwith, some little known information pertaining to those select few who served as sheriff of Martin County. G. Marion ‘Dick’ Hancock: Sept…
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Florida as New Hollywood
During the 1970s, Florida, and towns like Stuart, captured the imagination of filmmakers and promoters who saw the state's natural beauty and…