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We Can Do It St. Pete: Women and WWII
In December 1941, the United States entered into a war that had been raging for several years. By the time it ended nearly four...
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From the Museum’s Archives: Babe Ruth
A symbol of St. Petersburg’s youthful approach towards retirement - and adding to the belief that the Sunshine City’s magical climate will keep you...
Feb '20
From the Museum’s Archives: Roser Park
You can thank the Fig Newton for one of St. Petersburg’s first, and most unique neighborhoods. Charles M. Roser, a cookie manufacturer and fig...
Feb '20
The Donaldsons: St. Pete’s First Black Settlers
In 1868, John Donaldson joined a handful of other hardy souls trying to plant roots in the Lower Pinellas Peninsula. Soon after his arrival,...
Feb '20
People of St. Pete: Rosalie Peck
St. Pete is celebrated for its fabulous weather, beautiful vistas, world-class food scene, and thriving cultural atmosphere but the people of St. Pete truly...
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From the Museum’s Archives: Round Lake
At the turn of the 20th century, life in St. Petersburg centered around the immediate downtown. Families living north of 5th Avenue were living...
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