22 Apr 2011
Putting In
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“Mrs. Lou Bono putting on the green. Lou is on the far right. He is the one that started Lou Bono’s Bar-B-Q. The other man was the pro around town and of course with his wife.” LS
05 Apr 2011
Jacksonville’s Speed Racer
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“This photo is of Peter Gregg, auto racer of Jacksonville. He had just started his dealership on Philips Highway and was being interviewed on radio.” LS Legendary Jacksonville race car driver Peter Gregg (third from right) became the owner of Brumos Porsche after purchasing the dealership in 1965 following previous owner Hubert Brundage’s death in […]
11 Mar 2011
Yo-Yo Man
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According to Cynthia Liu, a California filmmaker who is working on a documentary film about Filipino American Yo-Yo demonstrators and their role in popularizing the Yo-Yo as a toy, at the height of the Yo-Yo craze there were anywhere from 70 to 90 of them traveling around the country for various manufacturers. They hosted contests […]
25 Jan 2011
The Artist And His Creation
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“Shown here at the entrance of the Federal Reserve Bank Building, Sculptor Gaetano Cecere showing some of his work that he did for the bank.” LS From the Jacksonville Historical Society’s web site. “Two large and impressive sculptures line the doorway of the Fire and Rescue Headquarters Building at 515 Julia Street. Designed by nationally […]
21 Dec 2010
5-Points Christmas Party With Sal Mineo
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“Sal Mineo. 1939-1976, A great drummer and movie actor. He is seen here at 5-Points making a public appearance in 1957. As you can see, a big crowd of fans were there to see him. I had a black beard at the time.” LS Photo is dated December 21. 1957. For some reason I find […]
06 Dec 2010
Bob Hope In Jacksonville
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A very young looking Bob Hope during a visit to Jacksonville around 1950. The notes with the image indicate it was shot in the Florida Theatre although looking at the image I’m not so sure. Anyone out there with more information?
13 Oct 2010
Play By Play
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In the press box at the Gator Bowl, 1954. Dick Stratton (seated second from right) was the announcer. Stratton was a broadcaster in Jacksonville for over 40 years starting in the 1950’s and passed away in 2005 at the age of 78.
13 Oct 2010
Pitcher Bob Feller
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Bob Feller giving pitching pointers at Wolfson Park. Love the Cub Scout! “Bob Feller, a great ex-pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. He was helping some of the kids at the Wolfson baseball park.” LS
