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Original Framed Advertisement from the Majestic Hotel
on the Ocean at Seventh St. Miami Beach, FloridaPast
$1.50 a day, per person, two per room
FREE BREAKFAST
Beautiful Wood Frame
Sealed Back
MEASURES; Frame- 14 1/2" x 10 1/2"
Actual Advertisement- 10 1/2" x 7" CONDITION; Frame- 8 [shows minor flaws, none serious] Advertisement Condition 7 range [I see some creases, age browning etc., none serious] FP #282 PRICE; $46.95 S/H/I; $23.00 |
Going by the Stars and Stripes, we can assume this was from WWII era.
The Advertisement is mounted by clear corners. So it's Not permanently affixed. It appears that the advertisement is made of a Card-Stock material. |
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RARE 1920s, Inverness Golf and Country Club Score Card
Citrus County, FloridaPast
Note Local Rule 2
MEASURES; 6" x 4 3/4"
CONDITION; 5- Photos show well. It is Fragile. [of course, now separated/torn at seem fold] FP # 285 PRICE; $275.00 S/H; $FREE Just Love the Names written. It doesn't get any better than this.
Miss Baldwin, Bell, Rogers and Crane. Should we find more history about these Citrus County Families, we'll add it here. If you have ANY History to share about this, we Invite you to visit us on Facebook, at this thread; https://www.facebook.com/299818756719028/photos/pcb.982939988406898/982937695073794/?&theater |
Miss Baldwin, Bell, Rogers, Crane
We were Extremely Lucky to have found this Rare Piece of Citrus County History. Especially being used, with names and scores. Which Adds More Historic Value.
This is one of those items we come across, where condition becomes secondary. When History Out-Weighs All. I Particularly Enjoy Rule No. 2, "Play may be made from any Dry Phosphate Pit or Player may follow usual Water Hazzard Rule when ball is driven into Dry Phosphate Pit." A Hole in One for the Golf Score Card Collector as well. Note the Stymie Measure. "A stymie refers to an archaic rule in the game of golf." |
So far, the only history we were able to find, was compiled by The City of Inverness, Florida, Citrus County. Which is Very Interesting, so we had to borrow some paragraphs to share with you. -> ROSEMARY -> "From Boom to Bust" - "The year is 1927 and the hardrock phosphate boom that Citrus County saw in the late 1800's is fading fast. The discovery in 1889 of phosphate -- used in munitions -- leads to a network of railways and canals weaving through the countryside to transport the commodity. With the start of World War I in 1914, shipment of phosphate overseas was stopped and the demand dwindled. Though there were more than 30 phosphate mines in the county by the 1930's, the doors to many had already closed."
"One such operation is the Southern Phosphate Development Company (SPDC), owned by Howard B. Tuttle. In a July 1997 issue of At Home -- the Citrus County Historical Society newsletter -- the Rev. James C. Hoge said Tuttle closed his mines in 1924 and later turned some of the land into a 9-hole golf course and park space. Hoge wrote that the homes and possessions of dozens of black employees, who predominantly worked the mines, were moved to a section of land between present day U.S. 41 and County Road 581, along the Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company tracks."
Again, Please credit all history/text to http://www.inverness-fl.gov/272/Rosemary <- A Wonderful site to visit, with a lot more Interesting Citrus County History. Well Worth The Visit.
"One such operation is the Southern Phosphate Development Company (SPDC), owned by Howard B. Tuttle. In a July 1997 issue of At Home -- the Citrus County Historical Society newsletter -- the Rev. James C. Hoge said Tuttle closed his mines in 1924 and later turned some of the land into a 9-hole golf course and park space. Hoge wrote that the homes and possessions of dozens of black employees, who predominantly worked the mines, were moved to a section of land between present day U.S. 41 and County Road 581, along the Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company tracks."
Again, Please credit all history/text to http://www.inverness-fl.gov/272/Rosemary <- A Wonderful site to visit, with a lot more Interesting Citrus County History. Well Worth The Visit.
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Two Old Carpet Golf Score Cards - R.W. Davis, Manager
Herschell Street, Jacksonville, FloridaPast
One has been used, adding to the interest
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Backsides - Made of Firm Card Stock
MEASURES; 6 5/8" x 2 3/4"
CONDITION; 8 [they show expected age/use, no abuse] FP #293 PRICE; $24.95 S/H; $4.50 |
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Original St. Petersburg Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Letterhead
with the Silhouette Lady Drinking a Bottle of Coca-Cola Watermark
Click to buy on SodaPopBottles.com
We have this cool letterhead for sale on our SodaPopBottles website. Either click here or click the above image to take you to that page. |
Held to the light you can see the Silhouette Lady Drinking a Bottle of Coke Watermark
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Early 1900s - DADE CITY FLORIDA
COLEMAN FERGUSON CO.S DEPARTMENT STORE ADV. WRAP SHEET
With the "cat" song
I find this piece very interesting. From a long defunct, Main St., Dade City, Florida Department Store. An advertising wrap, with the "cat" song.
Note the two digit telephone numbers. Back in the day when you would pick up the phone, and ask for "Sara".
A small bit of history about Coleman Ferguson Store, borrowed to share;
"Dec. 1, 1884" - "Henry W. Coleman and William N. Ferguson open a store, the second general store in Dade City."
"Aug. 1, 1887" - "The County Commission votes to accept the proposal of Coleman Ferguson and Co. for a two-story structure on Meridian St. in Dade City for use as a temporary court house free of rent. The company promised it would be finished by Sept. 5."
"Aug. 10, 1896" - "A fire in Dade City destroys Coleman & Ferguson’s general store, T. J. Howard’s drug store, J. J. Wilson’s poolroom, Powell’s barber shop, and A. A. Boone’s grocery store. The loss was estimated at $27,000."
"Aug. 18, 1901" - "The Tampa Tribune reports, “Fire, early yesterday morning, did $1,000 damage to the building at Eight avenue and Fifteenth street, owned by Coleman & Ferguson, of Dade City, and occupied by A. Noriega, grocer.”
Please Credit all history text, and visit Here to Read More Interesting Dade City History, including Coleman and Ferguson.
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MEASURES; 8 1/4" x 4 3/4"
CONDITION; 8++
FL # 62
PRICE; $14.95
S/H; $3.50
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Three 19th Century Calling Cards from Enterprise FloridaPast
Arthur Feaster, Miss Lula Rasser and Madame A. Brady
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MEASURES; 8 1/2" x 6"
CONDITIONS; 8 Range [expected age toning/spots, and backs have remnants of glue from once being in a scrap book] FP #288 PRICE; $21.00 S/H; $3.50 |
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Original Vote for James D. (Jimmy) Boyte Campaign Poster
City Commission Group 2 - Leesburg, FloridaPast
Vote for James Boyte Political Poster Leesburg
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This historic Lake County Political Poster, has been shrink wrapped to protect it. It isn't adhered, it's Free Floating. So you can remove to place in a frame for display.
James D., or locally known as Jimmy Boyte, was also a member of the Leesburg Lions Club. The poster was printed by Shopper Press, Leesburg. MEASURES; 8 1/2" x 6"
CONDITION; 8+ [minor age/soiling] FP #283 PRICE; $45.00 S/H; $5.50 |
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Correspondence Letter from Johnson's 3 Ring Circus, West Palm Beach,
written and addressed to Carl Sattler of Leesburg, FloridaPast
Great Bridgeport, Letterhead, Business Card with Original Mailed Envelope
simply a Wonderful Colorful Historical Letterhead
MEASURES; 11" x 8 1/2"
CONDITION; 8-9 Nice and Clean FP #286 PRICE; $40.00 S/H; $4.50 |
Well Preserved, Clean, Bright and All Is Right
A quote from the letter; "Carl, notice this stationary upon which I am writing. Notice the date. I used these when I was part of the Festival, which had the third largest parade in the country at that time. A collector's item.
I was one of the original officers that started this and today it is a yearly event during the Fourth of July weekend. Runs for ten days. Quite an affair." History comes to us in many forms. This letter happens to be a Great Example of how we learn real history. So now we know, that Lou Johnson, Florida State Chairman C.S.A., was the original Founder of Barnum Festival in West Palm Beach. Also note, the stationary itself, is actually dated 1957. |
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DIXIE LILY MILLING CO.
Dixie Lily Products - Williston, FloridaPast Receipt #19
Dated 1948
"Made It's Way By The Way It's Ground"
Stains aren't as bad as it looks
MEASURES APX; 7 1/4" x 3 1/2"
CONDITION; 7 [stained/soiled. NOT as bad as images depict] FP #305 PRICE; $35.00 S/H; $3.50 _________________________________________________________
Some Interesting History surrounding this small piece of Williston's Past. We borrowed some to share with you from The Florida Times Union. "Did weekly grits and a box of cigars launch the greatest public works program the world has ever known?" "That's the story, and we're sticking with it." "Legend or lore, the name of Cecil Webb, Dixie Lily milling magnate, forever will be linked to the U.S. interstate highway system." "Cecil Webb was the goodest of good old boys." It's a Must to read the rest of this story, Click Here Please credit The Florida Times Union |
Not as bad as it looks
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Scarce May 1928 Town of Pass-a-Grille, $15.00 Gold Bond Coupon
Pinellas County, FloridaPast - redemption for May 1938
Front View - Sealed in heavy gauge plastic
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Backside view
"In the County of Pinellas, State of Florida, will pay Bearer the sum of $15.00 in gold coin of The United States of America, of current weight and fineness, at the banking house of The First National Bank of The City of St. Petersburg, Florida, being six months' interest then due on it's municipal improvement bond, dated May, 1928"
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Old Sands Inc., St. Petersburg, FloridaPast Store Flyer
Advertising a Free Demonstration for the new Kitchenkook Stoves
Notice that these stoves use gasoline to cook with
Possibly 1920s 1930s era
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The Kitchenkook Stoves use Ordinary Gasoline
MEASURES; 11" x 8 1/2"
CONDITION; 8 [small tearing top left corner, age spots. Nothing serious] FP #306 PRICE; $24.50 S/H; $4.50 |
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FOR FLORIDA - Original 1894 Naphtha Launch Boat Promotional Ad
From an 1894 Travel Publication
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A Unique ad, directed toward FloridaPast boating. From the Gas Engine and Power Company, Morris Heights, New York City.
Comes to you shrink wrapped, clear corner mounted, for easy removal, on a used mat-board backing. THE ONLY NAPHTHA LAUNCH "Is the perfect pleasure boat built. With one, your season in Florida is an assured success." MEASURES; 6 3/4" x 5 1/4" [just the actual ad] CONDITION; 8-9 Nice and Clean FP #242 PRICE; $30.00 S/H; $5.00 |
For some Interesting History about the Naphtha Launch Boat, here are some links
/http://modelengines.info/naphtha/Main//http://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2010/12/boating-before-gasoline-kenneth-durant-and-the-naphtha-launch.html
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Original 19th, early 20th Century
Florida Sportsman Steamer Tourism Snip-It Advertisement
for Kissimmee Valley, FloridaPast
From a 100 plus year old February Fish and Game publication. A snip from the inside cover
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Old advertisements, or Snip-Its, as I like call them, are one of the Best pieces of the Puzzles of History.
So much can be learned from these Snip-Its. Many were only published one time, for one publication. Never to be seen again between the pages. This ad taught me about The Steamer Sportsman, which navigated from the Kissimmee Valley of FloridaPast, all the way down to the Everglades. So we learned, Kissimmee was referred to as Kissimmee Valley, and Sportsman Steamer. If I find any history about this Steamer, I'll add it here. MEASURES; 4 1/4"- x 2 1/2"
CONDITION; 8+ FP #279 PRICE; $12.95 S/H; $FREE (in a standard letter envelope) |
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BILLY HARPER - LAUNCH ALABAMA
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MEASURES; 4"- x 2 3/8" (blank back)
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EXTRA! EXTRA! Bushnell Theatre - Sumter County - Original Paper Promo Sign
THE THREE MESQUITEERS in
THE NIGHT RIDERS
The Night Riders
Above, is an external link for You to learn more of who these famous stars were, and the time frame of this sign
Which is 1939
Admission was only 10 and 20 cents
MEASURES; 9" x 6"
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 Click to Enlarge Single side printed sign or poster. Because of where this was found, the reverse has figures or numbers written in pencil. I think it adds to it's character. There are expected age, use and storage flaws. |
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Best Wishes
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Inside & Back
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Rare EDGE MERC. CO. Circular
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The Center Section.
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Vintage Citrus Tower Gift Shop Bag
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Showing the backside with the notations
Let's meet at the Toddle House for Lunch
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Unused 1930s Letterhead for STORY BROS. GROCERY
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Insurance card doesn't go. Shown only for history.
We will be shipping the letterhead "flat" un-folded.
MEASURES; 11" x 8 1/2" CONDITION; 9+ FL# 229 PRICE; $15.50 S/H; $4.50 |
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1950 Harley Davidson Motorcycles Bill-head
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Nice Old, Unused, Wilson's Prescription Shop Drug Bag
Ocala, FloridaPast
Nice piece to frame and display
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Backside - Drug Package Inc. O'Fallon, Mo.
MEASURES; 10 1/2" x 3" Pleated Style Bag
CONDITION; 9 FP #295 PRICE; $3.95 S/H; $3.50 |
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Original 19th century, 1880s era, St. Johns River, FloridaPast
De Bary-Baya Merchants' Line Publication Ad
Original 1880's ad for De Bary Baya Merchants Line. St. Johns River, FloridaPast.
One of many different that we've collected through the years. If not for our diligence in obtaining and collecting, these tid-bits of FloridaPast History, would be Long Gone.
Now it's time to disperse the collection, so these preserved pieces of FloridaPast History can go to where they belong.
We had borrowed some history to share, so please give credit->
-Click Here for the Continued History, and Credit-
"On March 28, 1883, the DeBary-Baya Merchants’ Line was incorporated in New York. The new corporation
combined the DeBary Merchants’ Line, which was owned by Frederick de Bary, and Baya’s Line which was owned
by Colonel Hanaro T. Baya, Eighth Florida Volunteers and native of St. Augustine, Florida. The DeBary-Baya
Merchants’ Line would consist of the steamboats CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FRED’
KDeBARY, ROSA, GEO. M. BIRD,
ANITA, WELAKA, H. T. BAYA, SYLVAN GLEN, MAGNOLIA, WATER LILY, PASTIME, FANNIE DUGAN, AND EVERGLADE
and the barge OSCAR WILDE. The only two steamboats added to the new company were FANNIE DUGAN and
EVERGLADE. The DeBary-Baya Merchants’ Line would become the most successful steamboat line to travel the St.
Johns River."
_ "D e B a r y - B a y a C o n s o l i d a t e d L i n e .
Col. H. T. Baya and Capt. W. B. Watson returned from New York
yesterday, where they went for the purpose of perfecting
arrangements for the consolidation of the de Bary Merchant’s Line
and the Baya Line of steamers. Capt. Watson informed a reporter
last evening that all the necessary arrangements had been made
and that the lines would be consolidated on the first of April when
he would assume the entire management.
A stock company composed of Col. Baya and the present owners of
the de Bary Line had been formed under the laws of New York, the
former by-laws, etc., of the de Bary Line being adopted. Capt.
Watson says that for the present no change of any consequence
will be made either in the offices or employees of the line and all
the old employees of both lines will be retained as nearly as
possible in the positions at present filled by them."
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One of many different that we've collected through the years. If not for our diligence in obtaining and collecting, these tid-bits of FloridaPast History, would be Long Gone.
Now it's time to disperse the collection, so these preserved pieces of FloridaPast History can go to where they belong.
We had borrowed some history to share, so please give credit->
-Click Here for the Continued History, and Credit-
"On March 28, 1883, the DeBary-Baya Merchants’ Line was incorporated in New York. The new corporation
combined the DeBary Merchants’ Line, which was owned by Frederick de Bary, and Baya’s Line which was owned
by Colonel Hanaro T. Baya, Eighth Florida Volunteers and native of St. Augustine, Florida. The DeBary-Baya
Merchants’ Line would consist of the steamboats CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FRED’
KDeBARY, ROSA, GEO. M. BIRD,
ANITA, WELAKA, H. T. BAYA, SYLVAN GLEN, MAGNOLIA, WATER LILY, PASTIME, FANNIE DUGAN, AND EVERGLADE
and the barge OSCAR WILDE. The only two steamboats added to the new company were FANNIE DUGAN and
EVERGLADE. The DeBary-Baya Merchants’ Line would become the most successful steamboat line to travel the St.
Johns River."
_ "D e B a r y - B a y a C o n s o l i d a t e d L i n e .
Col. H. T. Baya and Capt. W. B. Watson returned from New York
yesterday, where they went for the purpose of perfecting
arrangements for the consolidation of the de Bary Merchant’s Line
and the Baya Line of steamers. Capt. Watson informed a reporter
last evening that all the necessary arrangements had been made
and that the lines would be consolidated on the first of April when
he would assume the entire management.
A stock company composed of Col. Baya and the present owners of
the de Bary Line had been formed under the laws of New York, the
former by-laws, etc., of the de Bary Line being adopted. Capt.
Watson says that for the present no change of any consequence
will be made either in the offices or employees of the line and all
the old employees of both lines will be retained as nearly as
possible in the positions at present filled by them."
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BUY THIS AD
note that there is another ad on the reverse, text etc.
MEASURES; 2 3/8" x 1"
CONDITION; 9
FP #264
PRICE; $SOLD Thank You!
S/H; $FREE (in a standard letter envelope)
note that there is another ad on the reverse, text etc.
MEASURES; 2 3/8" x 1"
CONDITION; 9
FP #264
PRICE; $SOLD Thank You!
S/H; $FREE (in a standard letter envelope)
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A. LALA FISH CO. TAMPA, FLORIDA
All Kinds of Salt Water Fish Wholesale
Fish Permit Receipt from March 17, 1950
Frog Legs Snook Gr. Turtle Steak Mullet
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Florida State Board of Conservation Permit No. 837
MEASURES APX; 7 1/2" x 4"
CONDITION; 8 FP #308 PRICE; $29.95 S/H; $FREE [in a standard letter envelope] |
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