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Bahia Vista Restaurant
Title
Bahia Vista Restaurant.
Abstract/Description
The Bahia Vista Restaurant was popular with the locals as well as resort guests. Depicted is a busy night at the restaurant. The windows on the right looked out over the beach at Tampa Bay and were a good place to watch daily sunsets
Identifier
HCC0101RUS387
Format
Image (JPEG)
Bahia Beach Amusement Rides
Title
Bahia Beach Amusement Rides.
Abstract/Description
The resort had a small amusement park attraction for the youngsters. They worked hard to become a complete beach playground for their guests.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS386
Format
Image (JPEG)
Boatside view of Bahia Beach Motel Boatel
Title
Boatside view of Bahia Beach Motel Boatel.
Abstract/Description
Boatside view of Bahia Beach Motel and Boatel. Guests could arrive at the resort by either car or boat, making it one of the more unique waterside resorts on Tampa Bay
Identifier
HCC0101RUS385
Format
Image (JPEG)
Bahia Beach - Miniature Golf Facility
Title
Bahia Beach - Miniature Golf Facility.
Abstract/Description
Aerial view of miniature golf facility, one of many family friend amenities at Bahia Beach. This view faces south towards Ruskin and the entrance to the Ruskin Inlet of the Little Manatee River. Note the water on the extreme left. This protected area was where the Ruskin Ski-Bees performed (you can just make out the ski jump)
Identifier
HCC0101RUS384
Format
Image (JPEG)
Bahia Beach Public Pier
Title
Bahia Beach Public Pier.
Abstract/Description
The public pier at Bahia Beach. Tie your boat up for the day or swimming fishing, hunting, or sightseeing.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS383
Format
Image (JPEG)
Bahia Beach Resort overlooking Tampa Bay
Title
Bahia Beach Resort overlooking Tampa Bay.
Abstract/Description
Aerial view of Bahia Beach looking west towards Tampa Bay and St. Pete in the distance. Note the "kiddie" rides in the foreground, the marina and the white sandy beaches. Bahia Beach was a resort that catered to all ages
Identifier
HCC0101RUS382
Format
Image (JPEG)
Bahia Beach Swimming
Title
Bahia Beach Swimming.
Abstract/Description
Bahia Beach was designed for both the casual visitor as well as staying on site at the Bahia Beach Boatel. Here is a photo of the swimming faclities at the Beach where guests swam in the warm waters of Tampa Bay. (Note the sign on the left for the Bahia Beach Marina, an important land mark for boaters arriving at the resort.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS381
Format
Image (JPEG)
Ruskin Commongood Cash Book 1925 to 1931
Title
Ruskin Commongood Cash Book 1925 to 1931.
Abstract/Description
A continuation from 1925 to 1931 of the Ruskin Commongood Cash Book detailing cash disbursements for services rendered and goods purchased by the Commongood Society in the course of its regular business. Unsurprisingly, this list is more detailed than earlier lists. It is also cognizant of the changes in Ruskin that had occurred since the colonization period.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS380
Format
Document (PDF)
Ruskin Commongood Cash Book 1911 to 1925
Title
Ruskin Commongood Cash Book 1911 to 1925.
Abstract/Description
This Cash Book from the Ruskin Commongood Society details cash disbursements for services performed and goods purchased on behalf of the Society. This cash book gives more information on the types of services planned (although not in great detail), but a careful study will give the reviewer some ideas on how the society conducted its early business. (Several Pages are missing from this document.)
Identifier
HCC0101RUS379
Format
Document (PDF)
Ruskin Commongood Accounts 1925 to 1928
Title
Ruskin Commongood Accounts 1925 to 1928.
Abstract/Description
Ledger of Ruskin Commongood Accounts 1925 to 1928. This ledger details payments made to Ruskin residents W. J. Walker, J.M. West, J.B. Chesney, Alven McHargue, D. W. Williford, J. McHargue, G. Washington Williams. Unfortunately, these were not detailed as to why, only what was paid. Likely the payments were for services rendered to the Society for items needing repair in town.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS378
Format
Document (PDF)
Ruskin Train Station
Title
Ruskin Train Station.
Abstract/Description
Photocopy of early photo of Ruskin Train station which stood south of present day College Avenue and west of US 41. Photo was part of Jonie Maschek's "A Piece of History" series with the News Observer. The location of the original photograph is unknown. This is the only depiction of the train station in HCC Ruskin's Collection.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS377
Format
Image (JPEG)
Bahia Beach Marina (Tarabula Drawing)
Title
Bahia Beach Marina (Tarabula Drawing).
Abstract/Description
Line drawing of Bahia Beach Marina. Artist was someone named Tarabula. Date unknown
Identifier
HCC0101RUS376
Format
Image (JPEG)
Harriett Orcutt Scrapbook 1
Title
Harriett Orcutt Scrapbook 1.
Abstract/Description
Harriett Orcutt was an important writer and booster of Ruskin Florida in its earliest years. She kept many of her articles on early Ruskin life in a scrap book, which is reproduced her because of the importance of her writings. She was well known in turn of the century literary circles and a frequent contributor to newspapers in the upper Midwest and in Florida about life in early Ruskin. She held a unique vantage point as the Secretary for the Ruskin Commongood Society.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS375
Format
Document (PDF)
RCGS Executive Committee Minutes 1912 - 1913 PARTIAL
Title
RCGS Executive Committee Minutes 1912 - 1913 PARTIAL.
Abstract/Description
Ruskin Commongood Society Executive Committee Minute Notes 1912- 1913 Partial.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS374
Format
Document (PDF)
RCGS Executive Committee Minutes 1913 to 1928 Partial
Title
RCGS Executive Committee Minutes 1913 to 1928 Partial.
Abstract/Description
Minute notes from the Commongood Society's Executive Committee from 1913 to 1928. Not all notes are present, but presents a good source for determining issues that were discussed by the Executive Committee...the only governance to speak of within Ruskin.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS373
Format
Document (PDF)
RCGS Land Records Partial Listing 1912 1915
Title
RCGS Land Records Partial Listing 1912 1915.
Abstract/Description
Listing of land deeds granted in lieu of payment for worked performed. Partial listing for 1912 and 1915. Several missing pages. Note listing is by each individual owner
Identifier
HCC0101RUS372
Format
Document (PDF)
Early Reports on Ruskin
Title
Early Reports on Ruskin.
Abstract/Description
Page 1 is an excerpt from an article written by E. A. Moreno of the Florida Grower on early Ruskin history. Page 2 is an internal report by Hubert Buckely, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Ruskin Commongood's Board of Trustees. They appear to have been published together. Based on the internal evidence within the document (e.g. Morris Park is mentioned), it is likely this report was written after 1910 and before 1913. Excellent comments on early Ruskin organization, the college, and...
Show morePage 1 is an excerpt from an article written by E. A. Moreno of the Florida Grower on early Ruskin history. Page 2 is an internal report by Hubert Buckely, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Ruskin Commongood's Board of Trustees. They appear to have been published together. Based on the internal evidence within the document (e.g. Morris Park is mentioned), it is likely this report was written after 1910 and before 1913. Excellent comments on early Ruskin organization, the college, and the agricultural foundations for the community.
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Identifier
HCC0101RUS371
Format
Document (PDF)
Ruskin FL A Pictorial History
Title
Ruskin FL A Pictorial History.
Abstract/Description
This PowerPoint presentation, author unknown, contains photos of Ruskin History. NO notes accompany the slide show
Identifier
HCC0101RUS370
Format
Downloadable file
Ruskin Directory 1966
Title
Ruskin Directory 1966.
Abstract/Description
This 1966 Directory was published by the Ruskin Junior Woman's Club biennially. It is a very useful directory on businesses, churches, professionals who did business in the Ruskin area.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS369
Format
Document (PDF)
Sun City Center Florida's Re-Adventure Community
Title
Sun City Center Florida's Re-Adventure Community.
Abstract/Description
Marketing Brochure created to sell Sun City Center properties.
Identifier
HCC0101SCC017
Format
Document (PDF)

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