Melvin Burkhart, shown in this 1978 file photo, in Gibsonton, Fla., was known in the carnival circle as "The Human Blockhead" for his ability to hammer a spike into his head through a cavity behind his nostril.
Identifier
HCC0101GIB023
Format
Image (JPEG)
Title
The Story of The Coffee Cup Restaurant.
Abstract/Description
This collection of materials was compiled and authoried by Aleta Jonie Maschek. The Coffee Cup Restaurant, a Ruskin institution at the corner of today's US 41 and Shell Point Road (a vacant lot is all that remains on the SE corner), was originally owned and operated by Paul B. and Ester C. Dickman. Most of the material contained in the collection was published in the News Observer (the dates are not shown on the material.) Digitized with the permission of the News Observer. Illustrations by... Show moreThis collection of materials was compiled and authoried by Aleta Jonie Maschek. The Coffee Cup Restaurant, a Ruskin institution at the corner of today's US 41 and Shell Point Road (a vacant lot is all that remains on the SE corner), was originally owned and operated by Paul B. and Ester C. Dickman. Most of the material contained in the collection was published in the News Observer (the dates are not shown on the material.) Digitized with the permission of the News Observer. Illustrations by Everett W. Michaels, Ruskin artist. Show less
Identifier
HCC0101RUS147
Format
Document (PDF)
Title
US 541 and US 41.
Abstract/Description
This 1940 map by Rand McNally shows that US 541 is today's US 41 and that US 41 originally was the name for today's US 301. It was not until the 1950s that US 541 was eliminated and US 41 was moved onto the former US 541 south of Tampa; US 301 ran along what had been US 41.
Identifier
HCC0101SHC052
Format
Image (JPEG)
Title
Vegetable Processing in the Field.
Abstract/Description
Vegetable processing in the fields at Ruskin Farm, in 1951. Note the Ruskin brand on the shipping crates at the bottom of the picture.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS192
Format
Image (JPEG)
Title
Vegetable Trimmings for Cattle Feed.
Abstract/Description
Marginal note refers to the vegetable trimmings being loaded for shipment as feed for Dickman's Cattle and for returning to the soil for organic composting.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS053
Format
Image (JPEG)
Title
Waterfront: Apollo Beach, FL.
Abstract/Description
This booklet, created by Frandorson Properties was used to market the Apollo Beach subdivision. Frandorson Properties was created as a Michigan corporation in 1965, so it is likely that this brochure was created after 1965. It was in 1965 that Francis Corr reacquired Apollo Beach following a a protracted foreclosure proceeding against Flora Sun Corporation of Miami.
Identifier
HCC0101AB003
Format
E-book
Title
Why MaMa.
Abstract/Description
Good early history of Wimauma. Clipping
Identifier
HCC0101WIM004
Format
Image (JPEG)
Title
Willard D Miller of Ruskin Dies at 78 - News Article.
Abstract/Description
Obituary notice from the Manatee News.
Date Issued
1976-05-11
Identifier
HCC0101RUS133
Format
Document (PDF)
Title
Willard D. Miller Ruskin College Degree.
Abstract/Description
College Diploma for Willard D. Miller.
Date Issued
1918-05-24
Identifier
HCC0101RUS081
Format
Image (JPEG)
Title
Willow.
Abstract/Description
This replica of the Willow Train Station, a small train stop in southern Hillsborough County near today's US 301, stands on the Parrish Railroad Museum site in Parrish, Fl.
Identifier
HCC0101WIL001
Format
Image (JPEG)
Title
Wimauma.
Abstract/Description
This document, prepared by the Hillsborough County Planning and Growth Commission, is a history of Wimauma.
This extensive photograph collections, prefaced by a short historical statement from the developer on the reasons why this section was so advantageous to development, was developed in 1920 by James H. B. Woodruffe to help market his new Riverview Heights Subdivision. There are marginal notes, penned by an unknown person, which MAY assist the observer in identification, but their authenticity cannot be verified.