Emma Michael Kitching arrived in 1894
This article is part of a series produced by members of the Stuart Area branch of the American Association of […]
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How and when Potsdam was changed to Stuart, Florida
The name of the small settlement called Potsdam was changed to Stuart in July of 1895 shortly after the first community church was built near the railroad tracks.
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Stuart’s First Newspaper
The historical building of the Pioneer church built in Stuart in 1895 housed the very first community’s newspaper “The Stuart Times,” founded by Will Hawley Stevens.
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History of The First United Methodist Church In Stuart, Florida
This little painted white church and red roof with a tall steeple attracted people from miles around.
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The City of Stuart CDBG HR Program – The Windows
Do Not Trust The Guardians Of Public Trust – Part 2. Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program
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The City of Stuart CDBG HR Program- Correspondence with the City of Stuart
The City of Stuart CDBG HR – Managing Dysfunction, Deliberate Negligence, Indifference, & Lawlessness
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The City of Stuart CDBG HR Program – The Roof
Do Not Trust The Guardians Of Public Trust – Part 1. The City of Stuart Community Development Block Grant Housing […]
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The First Black Law Enforcement Officers in Stuart, Martin County, Florida
At a time when the city was still split by segregation, James L. Hall and Leroy Washington assumed duties as patrolmen on the same day
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A Cheap Way To Live. How a Florida Man Saves Money and Grows Rich – 1894
A glimpse of Florida East Coast settlers’ life between 1880 and 1899. Pineapple Growers. Indian River Steamboats.
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Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge, Stuart, Martin County, Florida
Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge in Stuart, on Hutchinson Island, is the only one still standing.
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Mornings on Main Street
Morning on Main Street Networking Event hosted by Stuart Main Street at The 1895 Church of StuArt
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Original Fine Art in historic Downtown Stuart, Martin County, Florida
Original Fine Art for sale at The 1895 Church of StuArt, Martin County, Florida: paintings, sculptures, drawings, and more
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Contemporary tactile art by Horst Mueller, Stuart, Martin County, Florida.
While touching works of art is traditionally prohibited in galleries, Horst will encourage you to touch his paintings that are so unique in their thick and rich texture.
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Louis C. and William D. McFarlan
The glass plate images of Stuart returned to the place of origin more than 100 years later!
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Stuart’s Three Lyric Theatres
The Lyric Theatre is a historic theater located in downtown Stuart, Florida. Plans for the first Lyric Theatre began in early 1913.
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Dorsal Fishing Post – Stuart, Florida
Sally Johns and Doris Kolliker – women in Stuart’s fishing industry
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Today in Martin County History – Julia Francis Langford Birthday
April 4th 1913 – Singer, actress, and entertainer Julia Francis Langford was born in Lakeland in Polk County on this […]
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Fine Art by Katie Sottak at The 1895 Church of StuArt
“I try to have a different and distinctive style,” Katie says. Her favorites themes night scenes using all hues of blue.
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Pioneering On East Coast of Florida
A mishap in a wedding resulted in a church being organized at Stuart. It happened in this way…
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Ceramic Art by Lorrie K. Goss at The 1895 Church of StuArt
Lorrie Goss creates original and custom interiorceramic art perfectly suitable for
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