28 Jan 2015
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“When the Robert Meyer Hotel was built, the G.E. Company sold them all their TVs, the salesman was the center man.” LS The Robert Meyer Hotel had its groundbreaking July 9, 1957 in downtown Jacksonville. Opening in 1959 it was claimed to be Florida’s largest commercial hotel with 563 guest rooms to host business travelers […]
10 Sep 2014
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“This was a Cold Drinks and Cigar Store in a hotel in Detroit. The date May 26, 1939. They had hundreds of different items that they sold. I think its fun to look back at the prices when available. The picture was taken on a 5X7 camera. The film was AGFA Safety Film.. I still […]
22 Aug 2012
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“This picture was taken at the farmers market on West Beaver Street. It was taken for the Bing Company, the sign tells it all. 40’s.” LS This was about the same time that window unit air conditioners first started becoming available to cool homes. I really don’t want to think about life in Florida before […]