Clearwater Marina Postcard
Dublin Core
Title
Clearwater Marina Postcard
Alternative Title
Clearwater Marina Postcard
Subject
Clearwater (Fla.)
Marinas--United States
Description
A postcard depicting the Clearwater Marina, also known as the Clearwater Beach Marina, located at 25 Causeway Boulevard in Clearwater, Florida. Present-day Clearwater was originally inhabited by the Tocobaga. The U.S. Army began construction of Fort Harrison around 1835 to serve as an during the Second Seminole War. The area, which was then known as Clear Water Harbor, experienced significant growth following the passage of the Federal Armed Occupation Act of 1842, which offered land to settlers who would bear arms and cultivate the land. In 1888, the Orange Belt Railway added an extension into Clearwater, adding to the town's growth.
In 1891, the Town of Clearwater was incorporated with James E. Crane as its first mayor. In 1897, Henry B. Plant (1819-1899) built his Belleview Hotel, thus allowing Clearwater to become a popular vacation destination. Clearwater was designated as the county seat for Pinellas County when it seceded from Hillsborough County in 1912. In 1915, Clearwater was a reincorporated as a city in 1915. During World War II, the city became a major training area for American troops.
In 1891, the Town of Clearwater was incorporated with James E. Crane as its first mayor. In 1897, Henry B. Plant (1819-1899) built his Belleview Hotel, thus allowing Clearwater to become a popular vacation destination. Clearwater was designated as the county seat for Pinellas County when it seceded from Hillsborough County in 1912. In 1915, Clearwater was a reincorporated as a city in 1915. During World War II, the city became a major training area for American troops.
Creator
Tichnor Bros., Inc.
Source
Original 9 x 14 centimeter color postcard by Tichnor Bros., Inc.: Private Collection of Bob Van Horn.
Date Created
ca. 1930-1959
Contributor
Van Horn, Bob
Is Format Of
Digital reproduction of original 9 x 14 centimeter color postcard by Tichnor Bros., Inc..
Is Part Of
Clearwater Collection, Pinellas County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
Requires
Format
application/pdf
Extent
339 KB
Medium
9 x 14 centimeter color postcard
Language
eng
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Clearwater Marina, Clearwater, Florida
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Geography Teacher
Provenance
Originally created by Tichnor Bros., Inc.
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by Bob Van Horn and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.
Curator
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
External Reference
"Clearwater Beach Marina." MyClearwater.com. http://www.clearwater-fl.com/gov/depts/marine_aviation/ma_facilities/marina/index.asp.
"History of Clearwater." Clearwater Regional Chamber. http://www.clearwaterflorida.org/Relocation/history.aspx.
Collection
Citation
Tichnor Bros., Inc., “Clearwater Marina Postcard,” RICHES, accessed December 27, 2024, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/7553.