New Haven, Conn: [Illustrated Current News], 1934. Historical Significance:This poster is a fascinating document of interwar American military might. It captures the 8th Pursuit Group shortly after they were stationed at Langley Field, in a moment where the Army was publicizing its modernization efforts to a Depression-weary public. The image.....

Chicago: Rogers & Smith Co., c1890. This scarce brochure highlights the Frost Proof Orange Grove on which the Inn was located. Henry Flagler's East Coast Railroad had reached West Palm Beach in 1894.  There is a reference to the railroad reaching Frost Proof. "Ercildoune Inn sat atop the bluff on.....

Ray Anthony is an American bandleader, trumpeter, songwriter, and former actor. He is the last surviving member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra.Miami Beach was the number one tourist destination in all of America and the ‘big room’ hotels such as the Fontainebleau, Eden Roc, Deauville and Carillon were collectively a......

Sarasota, FL: Pineapple Press Inc., 1996. First Edition, First Printing. This richly detailed historical account narratives the development of Key Biscayne, from its early indigenous inhabitants to its modern-day significance as a tropical paradise and a vital part of Miami's history. A comprehensive exploration of both the island itself and.....

Daytona Beach, FLorida: The New-Journal, 2001. A Fine Soft cover. A delightful collection of newspaper columns by the late John Carter, who amused Daytona Beach readers with tales of his boyhood in Jacksonville and the Old Florida characters and folkways that he cherished. Carter worked at the Daytona Beach News-Journal.....

Stapled Wraps. Historical BackgroundThe Palmetto House—originally known as the Colony House—was one of Daytona’s earliest and most significant hotels. Built around 1871 by town founder Mathias Day as lodging for incoming settlers, the structure gained its enduring name when a shipment of roofing shingles failed to arrive, forcing Day to.....

Florida: [Junior League of Daytona Beach], 1986. Soft cover. From stock cars and sunshine to sugar cane mills, Daytona Beach has a deep and colorful history - and it's all waiting for you to explore. Although there are a variety of museums and guided tours throughout the area, one way.....

Published in 1934, this booklet represents the aggressive tourism marketing efforts required to keep the Florida economy afloat during the Great Depression. Unlike the frantic speculation of the 1920s land boom, this era focused on 'health,' 'value,' and the established prestige of the winter social set. The inclusion of the.....

Cocoa, FL: The Florida Historical Society, 2006. A comprehensive exploration of the St. Johns River in Florida, tracing its course from its origins in the marshlands to its mouth at the Atlantic Ocean. Published by the Florida Historical Society Press, this work offers readers an in-depth look at the river's.....

Jacksonville, Florida: Arnold Printing Company, c1915. First Edition. Stapled wraps. Scarce brochure of an iconic hotel in St. Augustine, Florida. The owner, Mr. H. Muller seems to have formerly been chef of the Alcazar, St. Augustine, and Oriental Hotel, Manhattan Beach, New York, his successes at those fine establishments providing.....

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCEThe completion of the Tamiami Trail in 1928 was the 'last frontier' of Florida development. For the Seminole people, the road was a double-edged sword: it threatened their isolation but provided new economic avenues. This photograph is a vital artifact of that 'Year Zero' in Everglades history.The image is.....

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE --The E. C. Kropp Company (1907–1956) was a titan of American view-card publishing. While most famous for postcards, their larger panoramic prints were intended for office and hotel displays. The 'Million Dollar Bay Front Park' (now simply Bayfront Park) was built on landfill in 1925 and became the.....

St. Augustine, FL: Produced by the Record Co., 1924. A detailed itinerary for a seven-day adventure. Each day is illustrated with  small colorized photographs of beach scenes, outdoor activities and scenery. On the reverse side information about Miami with specific events and places highlighted.