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- Harvesting Indian River Pineapples in Florida, 1900-1910 -
- 1900-1910
- Collections - Artifact
Harvesting Indian River Pineapples in Florida, 1900-1910
- Copy of a 2000 Presidential Election Ballot for Palm Beach County, Florida - Paper "butterfly ballots" are pierced with a "punch needle"--reminiscent of computer punch cards. Leftover confetti fragments of the punched paper are called "chads." If ballots are not fully punched, partially attached "hanging chads" invalidate the vote. During the 2000 Presidential election, this infamous system caused confusion among voters in Palm Beach County, Florida, forcing a recount of spoiled ballots.
- circa 1995
- Collections - Artifact
Copy of a 2000 Presidential Election Ballot for Palm Beach County, Florida
Paper "butterfly ballots" are pierced with a "punch needle"--reminiscent of computer punch cards. Leftover confetti fragments of the punched paper are called "chads." If ballots are not fully punched, partially attached "hanging chads" invalidate the vote. During the 2000 Presidential election, this infamous system caused confusion among voters in Palm Beach County, Florida, forcing a recount of spoiled ballots.
- Bobby Unser Collection--Photographs--Racing--1985 Formula 5000 Palm Springs--Item2 - Bobby Unser earned a place among automobile racing's greats, having successfully competed in nearly every form of the sport. The racing career of this three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and 13-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb winner spanned more than 30 years. This photograph -- only one of thousands donated by Bobby and Lisa Unser to The Henry Ford -- helps to document his career.
- 1985
- Collections - Artifact
Bobby Unser Collection--Photographs--Racing--1985 Formula 5000 Palm Springs--Item2
Bobby Unser earned a place among automobile racing's greats, having successfully competed in nearly every form of the sport. The racing career of this three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and 13-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb winner spanned more than 30 years. This photograph -- only one of thousands donated by Bobby and Lisa Unser to The Henry Ford -- helps to document his career.
- Program, 12th Palm Springs Road Race, April 1957 - Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography and memorabilia. The 1957 Palm Springs Road Race, sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America, took place on a circuit at the Palm Springs, California, airport. Phil Hill earned the overall win in the 25-lap main event at the wheel of Tony Parrovano's #2 Ferrari 121 LM.
- 06 April 1957-07 April 1957
- Collections - Artifact
Program, 12th Palm Springs Road Race, April 1957
Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography and memorabilia. The 1957 Palm Springs Road Race, sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America, took place on a circuit at the Palm Springs, California, airport. Phil Hill earned the overall win in the 25-lap main event at the wheel of Tony Parrovano's #2 Ferrari 121 LM.
- "Chuck-Wagon Meal near Palm Springs," October 20, 1959 -
- circa 1959
- Collections - Artifact
"Chuck-Wagon Meal near Palm Springs," October 20, 1959
- Pennant, "West Palm Beach, Fla.," 1940-1965 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Many of these pennants depict typical tourist attractions, such as palm trees, sailboats, and a sandy beach. Vacationers to West Palm Beach, Florida, may have been less eager to see a stray alligator however.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "West Palm Beach, Fla.," 1940-1965
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Many of these pennants depict typical tourist attractions, such as palm trees, sailboats, and a sandy beach. Vacationers to West Palm Beach, Florida, may have been less eager to see a stray alligator however.
- Royal Palm Trees, Fort Myers, Florida, circa 1925 - In 1916, Henry and Clara Ford purchased "The Mangoes." The Fort Myers, Florida, property adjoined the winter home of Thomas Edison -- Henry's friend and mentor. The Fords' estate featured a Craftsman bungalow and grounds lush with citrus trees and tropical plants. This image shows one of the streets near their residence lined with stately royal palms.
- circa 1925
- Collections - Artifact
Royal Palm Trees, Fort Myers, Florida, circa 1925
In 1916, Henry and Clara Ford purchased "The Mangoes." The Fort Myers, Florida, property adjoined the winter home of Thomas Edison -- Henry's friend and mentor. The Fords' estate featured a Craftsman bungalow and grounds lush with citrus trees and tropical plants. This image shows one of the streets near their residence lined with stately royal palms.
- Damaged Royal Palm Trees on First Street, Fort Myers, Florida, 1926 - In 1916, Henry and Clara Ford purchased "The Mangoes." The Fort Myers, Florida, property adjoined the winter home of Thomas Edison -- Henry's friend and mentor. The Fords' estate featured a Craftsman bungalow and grounds lush with citrus trees and tropical plants. This image shows damage done by a hurricane in the city of Fort Myers in September 1926.
- September 01, 1926
- Collections - Artifact
Damaged Royal Palm Trees on First Street, Fort Myers, Florida, 1926
In 1916, Henry and Clara Ford purchased "The Mangoes." The Fort Myers, Florida, property adjoined the winter home of Thomas Edison -- Henry's friend and mentor. The Fords' estate featured a Craftsman bungalow and grounds lush with citrus trees and tropical plants. This image shows damage done by a hurricane in the city of Fort Myers in September 1926.
- Program, 2nd National Palm Springs Championship Road Race, November 1957 - Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography and memorabilia. His collection of event programs documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. This program is from a series of sports car races held in November 1957 at Palm Springs, California. Carroll Shelby earned a win in the #98 Maserati 450S.
- 02 November 1957 - 03 November 1957
- Collections - Artifact
Program, 2nd National Palm Springs Championship Road Race, November 1957
Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography and memorabilia. His collection of event programs documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. This program is from a series of sports car races held in November 1957 at Palm Springs, California. Carroll Shelby earned a win in the #98 Maserati 450S.
- Royal Palm Diner and Dining Room Menu, Hallandale, Florida, circa 1945 -
- circa 1945
- Collections - Artifact
Royal Palm Diner and Dining Room Menu, Hallandale, Florida, circa 1945