18 Aug 2015
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As the summer winds down and the days at the beach become more limited it seems like a nice time to post this image by photographer Loyd Sandgren. This undated photograph, probably dating from the 1950’s of a stylish young lady on the beach has no information about the location or the identity of the […]
23 Jul 2014
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Undated photo shoot at the beach. The photographer looks like Virgil Deane working with a 4×5 Speed Graphic camera and a flash while an assistant holds a second flash to help fill in the harsh midday sun shadows on his subjects.
09 Aug 2013
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Another one of Loyd Sandgren’s bathing beauty photographs. There was no information with this image but it sure makes me wish I was at the beach.
06 Dec 2012
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“Jacksonville Beach, Florida as it looked in 1950. The old pier was out from 3rd. Ave. North. Note the amusements on the far left. Picture was taken from the Life Saving Tower, the same one that is there today. Lots of cars on the beach.” LS I’m going to go out on a limb and […]
26 Sep 2012
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Bodybuilder Gene Hill with an unidentified bathing beauty at one of Jacksonville’s beaches in the early 1960’s. Admit it, as corny as it is we’ve all taken one of these shots at some point in our lives.
30 Apr 2012
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“A very attractive young lady at Jacksonville Beach, FL on a summer day in 1963. As you can see we weren’t alone, lots of onlookers, the car isn’t bad either.” LS The Brumos car dealership is well represented in the collection of Loyd Sandgren’s work as well as attractive young ladies. I don’t know if […]
09 Sep 2011
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“Here is an aerial photo of The Ponte Vedra Club on the beach, about ten miles South of Jacksonville Beach, FL. The club and beaches were owned by Stockton, Whatley and Davin. This picture was taken about 1947. A beautiful place and great food.” LS
09 Aug 2011
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Unidentified model on an unknown beach with a conch shell and a beautiful smile. Sorry guys, judging from the ring she is spoken for. Late 1940’s?
10 Jun 2011
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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.
25 Dec 2010
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It obviously did not take much to draw a crowd. Jacksonville Beach, 1965.