Yesterday’s ParadiseTumblr (3.0; @historicfloridakeys)http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/092f30ab85726e29e1e03aaaa0267535/tumblr_mlp01fph1V1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Snorkeler on the back of the <em>El Capitan</em> at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Key Largo 1983</p> <p><a href="http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/91395" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/50177326002http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/50177326002Sat, 11 May 2013 13:01:05 -0400FloridaHistoryFlorida KeysKey LargoJohn PennekampCoral ReefsSnorkelingDiving1980sCampvibes<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5b2ef0910906bbb548958bc0c4ca40cf/tumblr_mlozxomWHC1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Folk artist Stanley Papio and an unidentified man, Key Largo, 1977</p> <p><a href="http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/241747" target="_blank">via</a> </p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/50097316918http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/50097316918Fri, 10 May 2013 13:01:16 -0400FloridaHistoryFlorida KeysKey Largostanley papiofolk artBlack and White<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1f0777cca5b7fae88a75b29ac84100aa/tumblr_mlozc1mk9V1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Arthur McKee, owner of McKee’s Museum of Sunken Treasure, and Jackie Sweeting, July 1957</p> <p><a href="http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/74701" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/50020746204http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/50020746204Thu, 09 May 2013 13:01:03 -0400FloridaHistoryFlorida KeysMonroe CountySunken TreasureSCUBADivingBlack and White1950s<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e0f1d5f6f7c7861f94d8050c1be4c4b4/tumblr_mloz8jOReg1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Go Old Coral Shores, Plantation Key</p> <p><strong>Go Canes!</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/149495" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49941857642http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49941857642Wed, 08 May 2013 13:00:49 -0400FloridaHistoryFlorida KeysPlantation KeyCoral ShoresHigh SchoolsBlack and WhiteAriel Shots<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ee1ddd7966343e977b603d6bbda99a26/tumblr_mloyjciMX91r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Big Pine Inn, Big Pine Key circa 1950</p> <p><a href="http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/5131" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49862988074http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49862988074Tue, 07 May 2013 13:00:50 -0400FloridaHistoryFlorida KeysMonroe CountyBig Pine KeyHotelsBlack and White<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9edd096de5726707dfca10737c9013e3/tumblr_mloybx2krA1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fish caught on the <em>Mae West</em>, circa 1940</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/keyslibraries/3837339956/in/set-72157621960809031" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49782822367http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49782822367Mon, 06 May 2013 13:01:05 -0400FloridaHistoryFlorida KeysMonroe CountyKey WestFishingBlack and White<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5e455b7a8dca11094ee98c62dc94382b/tumblr_mlozv2a64R1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Caribbean Club, Key Largo circa 1940</p> <p><a href="http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/246337" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49697657672http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49697657672Sun, 05 May 2013 13:01:06 -0400FloridaHistoryFlorida KeysKey LargoCaribbean ClubBarsHotelsSignsDesign1940s<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d2179d9ab472e505406642bc20a4e5a4/tumblr_mlozi5QpYQ1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A woman poses with anchors at McKee’s Museum of Sunken Treasure, Plantation Key 1956</p> <p><a href="http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/74063" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49604447709http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49604447709Sat, 04 May 2013 13:01:05 -0400FloridaHistoryFlorida KeysPlantation KeyAnchorsBlack and White<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b457e4d65966a34b92526c9e71e428c8/tumblr_mloyllaEHO1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Woman carries mosquito repellent on a beach in Big Pine Key</p> <p><a href="http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/149588" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49520946271http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49520946271Fri, 03 May 2013 13:00:55 -0400FloridaHistoryFlorida KeysMosquitosBeachesBlack and White<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/dba8cbbea2cfa67d80bffd34e0001efc/tumblr_mlozs5aeal1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Taking a Model T for a Spin in Key Largo, 1926</p> <p><a href="http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/149664" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49445060446http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49445060446Thu, 02 May 2013 13:01:10 -0400FloridaHistoryFlorida KeysKey LargoModel TFord1920sBlack and White<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0f3406121f96a9694bd83ee65ea81ba2/tumblr_mloy2r5TOI1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A day’s catch on the <em>Mae West</em> with Captain Johnnie Wes, circa 1960</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/keyslibraries/3836540989/in/set-72157621960809031" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49367893962http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49367893962Wed, 01 May 2013 13:00:52 -0400FloridaHistoryKey WestMonroe CountyFlorida KeysFishingBlack and White1960s<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/481bf17f1eb819e7df3c95563b5fd2d8/tumblr_mlozegfdP71r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Treasure hunters, Plantation Key</p> <p><a href="http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/63315" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49266489139http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49266489139Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:01:12 -0400FloridaFlorida HistoryFlorida KeysMonroe CountyTreasureSCUBADivingBlack and White<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a74361412e0b3f76345921e9080765ff/tumblr_mloz09yUJl1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Women view an alligator up close at Blue Hole, 1978</p> <p><a href="http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/90292" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49186695873http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49186695873Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:01:12 -0400FloridaFlorida HistoryFlorida KeysMonroe CountyAlligatorsBlue HoleBig Pine Key1970sNature<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9a852b4858ac5b12384033587d8cb62a/tumblr_mloxicW4GI1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Red Cross Canteen set up in a Marathon School after Hurricane Donna, September 1960</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/keyslibraries/4935578846/in/set-72157624826512760" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49102686738http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49102686738Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:01:12 -0400FloridaHistoryFlorida KeysMarathonRed CrossHurricanesBlack and White<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/fa13b6084c4f08cf6515139ae80a3730/tumblr_mlozosEuTO1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Bulldozer in front of East Coast Railroad Depot, Key Largo, Florida</p> <p><a href="http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/145725" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49017782635http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/49017782635Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:00:51 -0400FloridaHistoryFlorida KeysKey LargoRailroadsBulldozersMachineryBlack and White<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d1055c5ab9e645383a071c98330b9ae5/tumblr_mloy6nOsOc1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Three men and their Jewfish (I’m sorry “Goliath Grouper”), circa 1970</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/keyslibraries/3836542699/in/set-72157621960809031/" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/48937504872http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/48937504872Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:00:57 -0400FloridaHistoryFlorida KeysMonroe CountyFishing1970sJewfish<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8bbcd123819bbf16d302b81c72b8deae/tumblr_mloxe9d3Sq1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Banyan tree at the Army barracks damaged by a hurricane, 1909</p> <p><br/><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/keyslibraries/7841227944/in/set-72157605811655228" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/48861386287http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/48861386287Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:00:50 -0400TreesArmyFloridaHistoryFlorida KeysHurricanesDamageBlack and White<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5489431d7d2bfc35254b32d495dfb1be/tumblr_mloxkiObIA1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Postcard of the County Courthouse in Key West</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/keyslibraries/3729781156/in/set-72157621099224925" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/48782408919http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/48782408919Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:01:02 -0400FloridaHistoryKey WestCourthouseAlligatorsFlorida KeysPostcardsKitch<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/da80398f67799692073483fc2f16326e/tumblr_mloyu1PtNY1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Happy campers in Big Pine Key, 1973</p> <p><a href="http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/87203" target="_blank">via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/48701718810http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/48701718810Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:01:08 -0400FloridaHistoryFlorida KeysBig Pine KeyCampvibesCampingBlack and White<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/aa0d46945dd06d17d3304f0a1c7a89ff/tumblr_mloxb3B7TR1r2avuno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hurricane damage, September 1919</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/keyslibraries/7841219624/in/set-72157605811655228" target="_blank">Via</a></p>http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/48672301698http://historicfloridakeys.tumblr.com/post/48672301698Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:18:39 -0400FloridaHistoryFlorida KeysHurricanesDamageDestructionBlack and WhiteMonroe County