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I'm a native Floridian living in West Palm Beach and this public blog represents information found on-line through the state archives, items from my own personal collection (PC), share-friendly sites or those I have obtained permission to post/link.



Many people don't know what old Florida was like so I want to show you all that's historic, beautiful, retro, kitschy and untamed. Much of it has changed now, but you can still be a part of the adventure if you look in the right places. I like to write about my state and post music too, so check out my band Angry Pudding online.
Submissions are welcomed.

Enjoy your stay in the F.L.A.






Read the Printed Word!

Florida faces, 1898.

Florida faces, 1898.

(Source: floridamemory.com)

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Florida spaces, 1964.

Florida spaces, 1964.

(Source: danduckham.com)

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We’ve been on the train since yesterday. The coolest thing is seeing all the stuff people keep in their backyards. The worst thing is seeing all the things people keep in their backyards. If you ever have the time to ride the rails in Florida it’s worth doing atleast once, but if I sit here any longer I’m going to have to forward my mail. (Not promoting anything illegal-I bought my ticket and it’s your choice how you travel.)

We’ve been on the train since yesterday. The coolest thing is seeing all the stuff people keep in their backyards. The worst thing is seeing all the things people keep in their backyards.

If you ever have the time to ride the rails in Florida it’s worth doing atleast once, but if I sit here any longer I’m going to have to forward my mail.
(Not promoting anything illegal-I bought my ticket and it’s your choice how you travel.)

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Hillsborough Bay, 1911.

Hillsborough Bay, 1911.

(Source: digital.hcplc.org)

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Ride the tracks through Florida, it’s 1896.

Ride the tracks through Florida, it’s 1896.

(Source: library.miami.edu)

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Jacksonville, 1961.

Jacksonville, 1961.

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The Colin Kelly Memorial in Madison, Florida. Born in Madison, Florida- July 11, 1915 – Died on December 10, 1941) was a World War II B-17 Flying Fortress pilot who flew bombing runs against the Japanese navy in the first days after the Pearl Harbor attack. He is remembered as one of the first heroes of the war for sacrificing his own life to save his crew when his plane became the first American B-17 to be shot down in combat.

The Colin Kelly Memorial in Madison, Florida.

Born in Madison, Florida- July 11, 1915 – Died on December 10, 1941) was a World War II B-17 Flying Fortress pilot who flew bombing runs against the Japanese navy in the first days after the Pearl Harbor attack. He is remembered as one of the first heroes of the war for sacrificing his own life to save his crew when his plane became the first American B-17 to be shot down in combat.

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Jacksonville, 1988.

Jacksonville, 1988.

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Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park, 1958 - Woodville, Florida The Battle of Natural Bridge was fought on March 6, 1865. A small band of Confederate troops and volunteers, mostly composed of teenagers from the nearby Florida Military and Collegiate Institute that would later become Florida State University, and the elderly, protected by breastworks, prevented Union forces (consisting of African-American soldiers of the United States Colored Troops) from crossing the Natural Bridge on the St. Marks River. This action prevented the Union from capturing the Florida capital and made Tallahassee the only Confederate capital east of the Mississippi River not to be captured by Union forces during the war. - Wikipedia.

Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park, 1958 - Woodville, Florida

The Battle of Natural Bridge was fought on March 6, 1865. A small band of Confederate troops and volunteers, mostly composed of teenagers from the nearby Florida Military and Collegiate Institute that would later become Florida State University, and the elderly, protected by breastworks, prevented Union forces (consisting of African-American soldiers of the United States Colored Troops) from crossing the Natural Bridge on the St. Marks River. This action prevented the Union from capturing the Florida capital and made Tallahassee the only Confederate capital east of the Mississippi River not to be captured by Union forces during the war. - Wikipedia.

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U.S.S. Florida (BB-30) passing under the Brooklyn Bridge. This blog is going on a short vacation now (except for a couple posts queued for Monday) as I travel to NYC. My heart belongs to Florida, but I have nothing but LOVE for the Big Apple. :D I wish you a safe holiday weekend with all of the picnics and parties, but please remember those on Memorial Day who made the ultimate sacrifice. Check out the Old Florida archive and I’ll see you in a week Tumblr.

U.S.S. Florida (BB-30) passing under the Brooklyn Bridge.

This blog is going on a short vacation now (except for a couple posts queued for Monday) as I travel to NYC. My heart belongs to Florida, but I have nothing but LOVE for the Big Apple. :D

I wish you a safe holiday weekend with all of the picnics and parties, but please remember those on Memorial Day who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Check out the Old Florida archive and I’ll see you in a week Tumblr.

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