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Restored Vintage Map of Orlando, Florida from 1884

This vintage map of Orlando, Florida was created in 1884 and published by J.J. Stoner of Madison,...

Vintage Map of Tallahassee, Florida 1885 | Restored & Colorized

Restored and colorized 1885 bird’s-eye view map of Tallahassee, Florida, showing the state capital as it once was. The map features the Capitol, University of Florida, State Seminary, Lincoln Academy, Leon Hotel, The Morgan, The Murat Place, churches, hotels, railroads, historic homes, businesses, and landmarks across Leon County.

Beautifully colorized map of Key West, Florida from 1884

This 1884 bird’s eye view of Key West has spent its whole life in black and white. We have...

Restored Vintage Map of Pensacola, Florida from 1885

This vintage map of Pensacola, Florida was created in 1885 by Norris, Wellge & Co., with...

Alexander Graham Bell in Florida: Photo from the Last Year of His Life, 1922

Alexander Graham Bell in Wicker Wheel Chair, 1922 KNOWOL Original Colorized Alexander Graham Bell,...

Migrant laborer’s family near Canal Point Packinghouse, Florida

A glimpse into the past: Marion Post Wolcott’s 1939 photo captures the quiet strength of a migrant family in Florida, highlighting the realities of rural American life during the Great Depression.

Lakeland, Florida – Shopping for fruit at the market, 1939

This historic photo shows a young woman shopping in Lakeland, Florida in 1939. Lakeland was...

Belle Glade, Florida: Migratory workers fishing, Jan. 1939

This snapshot captures a rare moment of respite for four African American workers, fishing not their next meal in the waters near Belle Glade, Florida, 1939

Belle Glade, Florida: Migratory laborers cut celery, January 1941

January 1941: Migratory workers harvest celery in Belle Glade, Florida. During this era, migratory laborers were the backbone of local agriculture, pivotal to the economy of small Floridian towns. These workers’ efforts helped feed America as the nation prepared for the challenges of World War II.