10 Jun 2011
On The Beach
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Bodybuilder Mickey Lewis showing his form. This is one of a group of bodybuilders Loyd Sandgren photographed on Jacksonville’s beaches in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s.
10 Jun 2011
Jacksonville’s Pat Boone
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Born in Jacksonville June 1, 1934 Charles Eugene Boone, better known as Pat Boone became one of the most popular singing acts of the 1950’s. His early career was built on singing R&B covers by black artists but he later became known as a gospel singer. (Trivia: He was also a one time neighbor of […]
07 Jun 2011
Catch Of The Day
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No information with the original print but I’m guessing this stylish fisherman was photographed in the late 1940’s. Nice Tarpon!
27 May 2011
Graham vs Malenko
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Professional wrestler Eddie Graham vs “The Great Malenko” in the Jacksonville Coliseum. 1960’s.
14 Apr 2011
Busted
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“This man as you can see was arrested on a charge of murder (three people). I don’t remember what his sentence was, but it was either one or two lifetimes. The names of the two detectives is unknown to me. About 1953.” LS Those were some sharp dressed detectives! (Update: Former JSO officer Lonnie Miller […]
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 […]
29 Mar 2011
Mr. Abood And His Meat
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An obviously proud Mr. Abood with a batch of award winning sides of beef which according to the ribbons hanging from each carcass, were purchased at the Ocala Fat Steer Show. 1950’s. This photo was circulated among members of Jacksonville’s Syrian community and they think it may be Fred Abood of the “Steer Room” and […]
15 Mar 2011
WFGA Color Television
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Jacksonville television station WFGA began broadcasting September 1, 1957 and was the first TV station in the country designed for color broadcasting. It was also a pioneer with the first “live camera” coverage of space launches at the Kennedy Space Center in 1958 and acted as the designated pool feed for all national TV networks. […]
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 Feb 2011
Pork and Beans at the A&P
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Among Loyd Sandgren’s clients was the A&P Grocery chain which according to conversations with Loyd, had him photograph displays at their Jacksonville store so that they could send out prints to other stores to show the way they wanted the products displayed at other locations. Anybody recognize the gentlemen in the photo?
