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Adaline Miller group photo 006
Title
Adaline Miller group photo 006.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS057
Format
Set of related objects
Adaline Miller group photo 007
Title
Adaline Miller group photo 007.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS058
Format
Set of related objects
Destined to Fail: Creating a "Hollywood of the East"in Sun City, Fl, 1925
Title
Destined to Fail: Creating a "Hollywood of the East"in Sun City, Fl, 1925.
Abstract/Description
In 1925, Sun City was the site selected for a planned movie colony designed to attract the movie industry to South County, Florida. The three men most responsible for this venture were ill-suited dreamers whose actions led to the demise of the colony. This paper explores this history of the planned movie colony and the men behind the effort.
Date Issued
2018-11-03
Identifier
HCC0101SC004
Format
Document (PDF)
Memoir: Donnie Connel
Title
Memoir: Donnie Connel.
Abstract/Description
This transcript of an oral history of Donnie Connel was recorded and transcribed by Roselyn Cruthis on February 17, 2016. In it, Donnie Connel describes his early life in the Sun City and Ruskin area, working on a cattle ranch, schooling, and life in Ruskin.
Identifier
HCC0101SC009
Format
Document (PDF)
Sun City Sales Force - 1925
Title
Sun City Sales Force - 1925.
Abstract/Description
Sun City Sales force, on site, in 1925.
Identifier
HCC0101SC012
Format
Image (JPEG)
Mordecia Walker
Title
Mordecia Walker.
Abstract/Description
Mr. Mordecia Walker was an agriculture teacher at the mid 1940s Sun City School. (Picture courtesy Alberta Harris, former Ruskin resident. Mr. Walker was her teacher. He now lives in St. Petersburg with his sister.)
Identifier
HCC0101SC008
Format
Image (JPEG)
Mr. Smith, known as "Bronco"
Title
Mr. Smith, known as "Bronco".
Abstract/Description
Mr. Smith, known as "Bronco" was a Sun City High School teacher and athlete coach. He taught shop, math, and coached boys and girls basketball. (Picture courtesy Alberta Harris, former student of Mr. Smith at Sun City H.S.)
Identifier
HCC0101SC005
Format
Image (JPEG)
Sun City High School
Title
Sun City High School.
Abstract/Description
Sun City High School: This the second building, builtin 1940's. It served elementary through senior high school students. Sun City H.S. closed 1962-63. (Picture courtesy Alberta Harris, former Ruskin resident who attended Sun City H.S.)
Identifier
HCC0101SC010
Format
Image (JPEG)
Jones Filling Station - Sun City
Title
Jones Filling Station - Sun City.
Abstract/Description
This picture of Jones Filling Station likely post dates 1926. Note the sign which indicates this is also the Sun City Post Office. According to USPS records, Sun City's post office was established in 1927.
Identifier
HCC0101SC003
Format
Image (JPEG)
1852 Map of Township 30S, Range 20E
Title
1852 Map of Township 30S, Range 20E.
Abstract/Description
This important survey map of Township 30S, Range 20E, includes the Alafia River basin. Importantly, notice the dashed line in the map at the western edge of the map. This is from an 1843 of the US Military Reservation for Fort Brooke, originally 16 miles square and encompassing land on the western edge of this plat. That was surveyed in 1843 by A. M. Randolph. The section lines were added in 1852 by Charles Hopkins. No proprietary rights can be attached to this map. This map and many...
Show moreThis important survey map of Township 30S, Range 20E, includes the Alafia River basin. Importantly, notice the dashed line in the map at the western edge of the map. This is from an 1843 of the US Military Reservation for Fort Brooke, originally 16 miles square and encompassing land on the western edge of this plat. That was surveyed in 1843 by A. M. Randolph. The section lines were added in 1852 by Charles Hopkins. No proprietary rights can be attached to this map. This map and many historical survey maps can be found: http://www.labins.org/survey_data/landrecords/landrecords.cfm
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Identifier
HCC0101SHC004
Format
Image (JPEG)
"Our River" - The Alafia
Title
"Our River" - The Alafia.
Abstract/Description
This booklet was created by CARP (Citizens for Alafia River Preservation) to distribute to second grade students in Riverview to teach them about the Alafia River, and create preservation awareness.
Identifier
HCC0101RIV004
Format
E-book
1882 Map of Alafia River
Title
1882 Map of Alafia River.
Abstract/Description
1882 Map of Hillsborough County showing location of Alafia River. Note, in particular, the prominent marking of Peru. Map produced by the US Coast Survey of the US Land Office.
Identifier
HCC0101RIV006
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Gardinier River Spill - May 1988
Title
Gardinier River Spill - May 1988.
Abstract/Description
A massive, 28,000 gallon spill of phosphoric acid from Cargill's Gardinier Plant, caused siginificant pollution and fish kills in the Alafia River. The Citizens for Alafia River Preservation (CARP) were active in insisting on environmental protections. This document is from a CARP meeting shortly after the spill and contains details of the accident and community reaction.
Identifier
HCC0101RIV007
Format
E-book
History of Peru
Title
History of Peru.
Abstract/Description
History of Peru and the Alafia River.
Identifier
HCC0101RIV054
Format
Document (PDF)
Riverview and Methodist Church Histories Entertwined
Title
Riverview and Methodist Church Histories Entertwined.
Abstract/Description
News account linking the growth of Riverview/Peru and the Riverview United Methodist Church.
Identifier
HCC0101RIV025
Format
E-book
Benjamin and Sarah Moody
Title
Benjamin and Sarah Moody.
Abstract/Description
Ben Moody is generally regarded as the first settler, along with his six children, who moved to what is now Riverview in 1842. He was one of the original founders of the Methodist Church. His wife Sarah is picture with him.
Identifier
HCC0101RIV031
Format
Image (JPEG)
Brick Road: 1916 - Riverview
Title
Brick Road: 1916 - Riverview.
Abstract/Description
Similar (or same) photograph that appears in the Woodruffe collection. Identified on the reverse as a 1916 photo of road in Riverview.
Identifier
HCC0101RIV014
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
History of Riverview - Hillsborough County Preservation Board
Title
History of Riverview - Hillsborough County Preservation Board.
Abstract/Description
Short history of Riverview written by the Hillsborough County Preservation Board.
Identifier
HCC0101RIV011
Format
Image (JPEG)
Gibsonton
Title
Gibsonton.
Abstract/Description
This document, in the public domain, was prepared by the Hillsborough County Historic Resources Survey Report, and includes an overview on the founding and history of Gibsonton, including the towns of Gibsonton, Adamsville, Gardenville, Garden City, Florida Gardenlands and Remlap, all assumed into Gibsonton proper. Identifies the town father as James Gibson, Senior.
Identifier
HCC0101GIB036
Format
Document (PDF)
History of Riverview Starts with Peru
Title
History of Riverview Starts with Peru.
Abstract/Description
Good article describing the relationship between Riverview and Peru. Authored by Samantha R. Evenson. Note references to other sources. Cannot determine newspaper this was written in.
Identifier
HCC0101RIV017
Format
Image (JPEG2000)

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