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Very Round Ball-Shape Object Found Yesterday.
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Here are some finds I picked up yesterday. I don't know what the ball-shaped object might be. It looks a lot like a cannon ball, but I'll have to do some cleaning and investigate that.
The bottles below are embossed Coca Cola and Stuart Bottling Works bottles. Both had a lot of shells on them. The Coke is from Washington, DC. I think that is the first I got from there.
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Embossed Coca Cola and Stuart Bottling Works Bottles.
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I've been able to find some information on the Stuart Bottling Works, but don't think I ever found out what they were putting in those bottles. I'd guess soda or mineral water.
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The Sea Mist, Wabasso Beach.
Postcard Image Submitted by JamminJack
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Yesterday I mentioned using old postcards for research. JamminJack said, I used post cards for research for a long time. Years ago, I donated my collection to Historical Society. It made me feel rewarded knowing future researchers will have access to them.
Below were several used for my research for 1715 Fleet and Treasure Coast. They are accessible online through MyFlorida site.
This photo was taken before development of Wabasso beach. Check the cars and see if you can figure out the time frame.
The title reads...
The Sea Mist, Wabasso Beach.
Back then Vero and Wabasdo were one beach. Confuses researchers when reading older articles on wrecks found, etc.
The Sea Mist, Wabasso Beach.
Back then Vero and Wabasdo were one beach. Confuses researchers when reading older articles on wrecks found, etc.
Do you know exactly where it was?
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Penn Wood Court
Postcard Image Submitted by JamminJack
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About this one, Jack said, ... Pennwood Court, now Pennwood Motel. Kip Wagner helped with the construction of the motel.
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Sexton's Motel Resort.
Postcard Image Submitted by JamminJack.
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...Sexton's motel/resort. He was known for taking his guests across the Indian Lagoon to areas where treasure was being found.
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St. Lucie State Museum.
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3rd image is the building that later became Seal Museum at Pepper Park. This was built after treasure was being found in the Ft. Pierce area. I remember going in this museum.
Thanks to Jack for those images and descriptions.
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From DJ...
Your June 22 blog reminded my of a search I could not complete. I found this reference to a casino (highlighted for you) and have been unable to locate the site of the old Casino. The only other reference was an advertisement I found once. I would imagine it would be directly across the Indian River as the barrier island was was only accessible by boat at that time. But thats a large area and many uncertain facts remain. Lots of development since them and most artifacts would likely be covered up by now or in the Indian River under sand and silt, anyway good to think about.
Thanks DJ.
Can anyone tell us where the Fort Pierce casino was? I only have a vague recollection that I once knew about it.
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The low tide was nice and low yesterday. The surf is still small.
Tropical depression Four is off the New England coast.
Happy hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.net