Library of Congress. The Jacksonville Photo's

Started by BridgeTroll, April 12, 2011, 09:50:59 AM

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BridgeTroll

April 12, 2011, 09:50:59 AM
Our resident history folks will have fun with this collection.  Many pictures that I have not seen before.  Many of Downtown and probably La Villa.  Looks like a bunch from WWII bases also.

http://www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=Jacksonville%20Florida&st=gallery

A few samples...



Furchgott's Department Store. Employs large number of youngsters as cash boys and wrappers. Counted nine apparently under 12. One was 9, he said, and other 11. You[n]gest work for $3. a week. Location: Jacksonville, Florida.




Jacksonville, Florida. Street scene in the Negro section
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

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April 12, 2011, 10:00:56 AM
Riverside Park, Jacksonville, Fla.


In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."
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