The photo in the ‘History of Martin County’ is only labeled with “Stuart’s first church.” if you know more please post below in the comments area. This photo is from ‘History of Martin County’.You can purchase a copy of this[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Archive for Florida Architecture
Swampy’s pal, Jackie Harris took this beautiful photograph of the Blue Angels crossing over the city, May 11th, 2024. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #Florida #BlueAngels #FortLauderdale #FloridaLife[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s Florida Sunday Services: Union Congregational Church, Tavares.
This is the Union Congregational Church in Tavares. It was built in 1888 after the congregation was organized in 1885. The land for the church was donated by the founder of Tavares, Major Alexander Abrams. Click here for the website[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This is the original chapel of the now multi-block large College Park United Methodist Church in Orlando. It was built in 1944 as the original chapel. Later more structures were added, including a larger chapel. It’s now used for the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This is what the Baptist Church looked like in Orlando back in 1910. The church was located on the corner of Pine Street and Main Street (Now Magnolia Avenue). The little structure just to the left of the church and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s Florida Postcard : Kapok Tree Inn, Clearwater.
This unmarked postcard is likely from around 1960 at a height of popularity. The back of the card tells us that the stones and statues were imported from Italy. Hand carved in Clearwater was the base of the fountain. The[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
During Swampy’s travels, came across this former Gulf Station in Quincy. It’s a stand alone museum, maintained by friends and family of the owners. This location was known as the Gulf Oak Station. At one time, a large oak was[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s Florida Postcards: Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, 1940s.
This postcard is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection.
Here is the railroad depot for Sutherland. Sutherland was a shortening of the Southern Land and Development Company. Later Sutherland was renamed Palm Harbor, which still sits in northern Pinellas County beside Dunedin……….#Train #Railroad #FlordiaTrain #Floridarailroad #Floridalife #FloridaLifestyle #Transportation #FloridaTrasportation[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s Florida Postcard Thursday: Holiday House Restaurant, High Springs.
This building still stands in High Springs on US441. The original restaurant part is now a pawn shop. A second building was attached and held a dive shop for years. The back of the card states that the Holiday House[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Carriage Inn is one of the few lodging spots in this area of Levy County.You can plan a visit to the Carriage Inn here:https://carriage-inn-motel.com/The sign and motel are located here:16872 US-19, Cross City, 32628Their telephone number:(352) 498-3910 Have not[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…