Florida – KNOWOL

The photo shows a family outside a large military-style tent that appears to be their living quarters. In the foreground, a young child, likely a girl given the dress, stands on a rocky terrain, sucking her thumb, seemingly lost in thought. To the right, seated on the wooden steps of the tent, are three individuals who appear to be family members: a man with his arm around a small child and a boy sitting beside them, all looking weary or contemplative. The setting suggests a temporary, perhaps makeshift, living situation. The surrounding landscape is sparse and scrubby, indicating a rural or undeveloped area.

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.

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

This historic photo shows a young woman shopping in Lakeland, Florida in 1939. Lakeland was incorporated January 1, 1885 and rose to prominence due to…

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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

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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.

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Vintage Map of Florida, a one page history dedicated to Old Timers, 1951

Some vintage maps show roads and borders. Others tell a story. This 1951 pictorial map of Florida, titled A Pictorial Chart of Romantic Florida…

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Beautifully restored map of St. Augustine, Florida from 1885

Historic bird's eye view of St. Augustine, Florida from 1885

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Beautifully detailed map of Winter Park, FL from 1885

Historic bird's eye view of Winter Park, Florida in 1885

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Plan of the Town of St. Augustine, Florida from 1769

Historic map showing the layout of St. Augustine, Florida in 1769

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10 pictures reveal what Orlando, FL looked like before Disney World

When Walt Disney World opened in 1971, Orlando began its transformation from "The City Beautiful" to "The Theme Park Capital of the World". This series of vintage postcards…