Explore the life and early times of Stuart, Florida through the lens of vintage images.
On the southeast coast of Florida in the 1880s, a quaint little community was nestled along the tranquil waters of the St. Lucie River in a wilderness of tropical beauty, one of the region's last frontiers. As lucrative pineapple crops and the commercial fishing industry began to flourish, trade boats brought necessary supplies, and new settlers arrived on river steamers. With land available for homesteading or for sale at $1.25 an acre, the small village soon to be known as Stuart would bec... Read More
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Explore the life and early times of Stuart, Florida through the lens of vintage images.
On the southeast coast of Florida in the 1880s, a quaint little community was nestled along the tranquil waters of the St. Lucie River in a wilderness of tropical beauty, one of the region's last frontiers. As lucrative pineapple crops and the commercial fishing industry began to flourish, trade boats brought necessary supplies, and new settlers arrived on river steamers. With land available for homesteading or for sale at $1.25 an acre, the small village soon to be known as Stuart would bec... Read More
Explore the life and early times of Stuart, Florida through the lens of vintage images.
On the southeast coast of Florida in the 1880s, a quaint little community was nestled along the tranquil waters of the St. Lucie River in a wilderness of tropical beauty, one of the region's last frontiers. As lucrative pineapple crops and the commercial fishing industry began to flourish, trade boats brought necessary supplies, and new settlers arrived on river steamers. With land available for homesteading or for sale at $1.25 an acre, the small village soon to be known as Stuart would become a mecca for innovative, hardworking young men seeking business and financial opportunities. By the dawn of the 20th century, the railroad had been established, and the town, forged by the fortitude of early pioneers, thrived, eventually becoming a beautiful, friendly incorporated city.
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Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 26th September 2016
State: Florida
Illustration Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9781467116435
Format: Paperback
BISACs: TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical
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A retired social studies teacher-turned-professional historian, Alice Luckhardt often surprises local families with information about their progenitors. "There are so many legends and stories passed down in families,'? she said. "And not all of them are true.'?Why as well as who, what, when and where are the questions behind Luckhardt's work today. And asking those questions have earned her the prestigious "Women in American History" award from local and national Daughters of the American Revolution organizations.Luckhardt received the award Dec. 9, 2016 from the Halpatiokee DAR chapter based in Stuart.Alice Luckhardt's September 2016 historic Stuart pictorial was commissioned by Arcadia Publishing for the "Images of America'? series and is available at the Stuart Heritage Museum. Treasure Coast News "Take a trip back in time to some of Stuart's most cherished sites through a local author's new book.Published on Sept. 26, "Images of America: Stuart'? by Alice L. Luckhardt showcases our picturesque community in the early 1900s, when our little riverside town began evolving into the scenic city it is today.The photos in the 128-page book highlight old landmarks, including the Stuart welcome sign and the St. Lucie River Yacht Club, along with snapshots of Osceola Avenue and more.A native Floridian and historian, Luckhardt assembled rare photographs paired with captivating tales that document the lives of Stuart's earliest settlers. She pulled from the archives of the Stuart Heritage Museum, Elliott Museum and expansive private collections." Stuart Magazine
Explore the life and early times of Stuart, Florida through the lens of vintage images.
On the southeast coast of Florida in the 1880s, a quaint little community was nestled along the tranquil waters of the St. Lucie River in a wilderness of tropical beauty, one of the region's last frontiers. As lucrative pineapple crops and the commercial fishing industry began to flourish, trade boats brought necessary supplies, and new settlers arrived on river steamers. With land available for homesteading or for sale at $1.25 an acre, the small village soon to be known as Stuart would become a mecca for innovative, hardworking young men seeking business and financial opportunities. By the dawn of the 20th century, the railroad had been established, and the town, forged by the fortitude of early pioneers, thrived, eventually becoming a beautiful, friendly incorporated city.
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 26th September 2016
State: Florida
Illustrations Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9781467116435
Format: Paperback
BISACs: TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical
A retired social studies teacher-turned-professional historian, Alice Luckhardt often surprises local families with information about their progenitors. "There are so many legends and stories passed down in families,'? she said. "And not all of them are true.'?Why as well as who, what, when and where are the questions behind Luckhardt's work today. And asking those questions have earned her the prestigious "Women in American History" award from local and national Daughters of the American Revolution organizations.Luckhardt received the award Dec. 9, 2016 from the Halpatiokee DAR chapter based in Stuart.Alice Luckhardt's September 2016 historic Stuart pictorial was commissioned by Arcadia Publishing for the "Images of America'? series and is available at the Stuart Heritage Museum. Treasure Coast News "Take a trip back in time to some of Stuart's most cherished sites through a local author's new book.Published on Sept. 26, "Images of America: Stuart'? by Alice L. Luckhardt showcases our picturesque community in the early 1900s, when our little riverside town began evolving into the scenic city it is today.The photos in the 128-page book highlight old landmarks, including the Stuart welcome sign and the St. Lucie River Yacht Club, along with snapshots of Osceola Avenue and more.A native Floridian and historian, Luckhardt assembled rare photographs paired with captivating tales that document the lives of Stuart's earliest settlers. She pulled from the archives of the Stuart Heritage Museum, Elliott Museum and expansive private collections." Stuart Magazine
