“First Funeral Home in Wilton Manors” – March/April 2021. History of Wilton Manor’s first funeral home–and no, it wasn’t Kalis.
“Manors Businesses Celebrate 65th Anniversary in 2021” – May/June 2021. History and images of Manors Lanes and Barton & Miller Cleaners.
“Exploring the History of 2209 Wilton Drive-the Early Years and From Go-Go to Gaga, the Later Years“ – July/August & September/October 2021. History and ads for the Flame Restaurant, Playmate Club, Back Door-A-Go-Go, Sir Nicholas Inn, Tahiti Inn, The Palms, Chardees, Bill’s Filling Station; and images of the debut of Lady Gaga at Bill’s in 2008. [see also 1959-2017 “Chronology of Restaurants and Lounges at 2209 Wilton Drive” mini-archive]
“H.L. Brolliar -Wilton Manors first tract housing developer-1952” – November/December 2021. Including image of home at 309 NE 26th Dr. and advertisement with home features and price.
“Wilton Manors Era of NO TAXATION” – January/February 2022. History of the 1947-1956 era; including revenue sources listed in 1950 Village budget and image of “No Taxation” sign at south entrance to Wilton Drive.
“Wilton Manors Early Fire and Police Services“ – March/April 2022. History and images of first fire company and first police officers.
“The Seminoles and the Stranahans in Wilton Manors?“ May/June 2022. History of Native American presence in Colohatchee/Wilton Manors; including a Seminole camp in 1870. Also, history of the Stranahan family farm in what is now Coral Point; including its relationship to the Seminoles.
“Retail Development on the Old Dixie Highway” – July/August 2022. Mid to late 1950’s commercial development at Five Points, including vintage photo and ads.
“Recalling the Pearce 5&10“ September/October/November 2022. The story of this fondly-remembered early Wilton Drive business.
“Willingham Carriage House at Richardson Historic Park“ December 2022/January/February 2023. Vintage photos of the Carriage House and Willingham estate home, it’s early history and restoration.
“Wilton Manors Historical Society’s Updated Digital Archives and Web Site“ Spring 2023. Describes changes and additions to our on-line archives.
“Wilton Manors 24th Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival“ Summer 2023. History of the Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival; including rare images from 2000.
“The “Old Smith House – Recalling a Missed Opportunity” Fall 2023. History of the pioneer Smith Family 1920’s home, and the failure to save it from demolition. [see also 1910-1989 “Louis and Maude Smith Family & the Old Smith House” mini-archive]
“South end of Dixie at the River—what preceded the Pride Center?“ Winter 2023-2024. Traces the occupants/uses of the site from 1916 to the present.
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