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One Million Sunsets Ago
No full textThe back of the card reads, "One Million Sunsets Ago. Artist: Don Brandes, 2012. People have lived along the Manatee River for over 2000 years. Spanish explorers met the descendants of the earliest inhabitants, called Tocobaga, in the 1500s. The South Florida Museum has a collection of pottery, tools, and other traces of these first peoples. Public art from the Postcards from the Friendly City series." This postcard was donated by Realize Bradenton
Seagate, Crosley Mansion and Estate
No full textMs. Harrison, of Convention and Visitors Bureau, speaks about the preservation of the Crosley mansion and estate. She highlights the use of the restored house as a wedding venue
A Pioneer Century Farm Family
No full textBetty Glassburn talks about Duette, including her family from Duette, the Duette Aquifer, and special landmarks and historical facts about Duette. She also goes into specifics about her life and memories
Come Back Soon
No full textThe back of the card reads, "Come Back Soon. Artist: Don Brandes, 2012. Tourism began when the first settlers told the country about the wonders of the Manatee River. In 1924, the City of Bradenton coined the phrase "The Friendly City" which still characterizes Bradenton and Manatee County. Public art from the Postcards from the Friendly City series." This postcard is donated by Realize Bradenton
Come Back Soon
No full textThe back of the card reads, "Come Back Soon. Artist: Don Brandes, 2012. Tourism began when the first settlers told the country about the wonders of the Manatee River. In 1924, the City of Bradenton coined the phrase "The Friendly City" which still characterizes Bradenton and Manatee County. Public art from the Postcards from the Friendly City series." This postcard is donated by Realize Bradenton
Water Above, Water Below
No full textThe back of the card reads, "Water Above, Water Below. Artist: Don Brandes, 2012. Before reaching the Manatee River, water filters over and through the land of a 360 square-mile watershed. This system has supported the animal and plant life in Florida for millions of years and we still rely on it today. Public art from the Postcards From the Friendly City series." This postcard is donated by Realize Bradenton
Water Above, Water Below
No full textThe back of the card reads, "Water Above, Water Below. Artist: Don Brandes, 2012. Before reaching the Manatee River, water filters over and through the land of a 360 square-mile watershed. This system has supported the animal and plant life in Florida for millions of years and we still rely on it today. Public art from the Postcards From the Friendly City series." This postcard is donated by Realize Bradenton
Cow to Cuba
No full textThe back of the card reads, "Cow to Cuba. Artist: Jean Blackburn, 2012. Manatee County was once one of the largest cattle producing areas in the United States. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, local ranchers shipped live cattle to Cuban markets from docks on the Manatee River. Public art from the Postcards from the Friendly City series. This postcard is donated by Realize Bradenton
The Stephens Family and the Stephens Home
No full textMs. Porter discusses the Stephens family who built the 1912 Cracker Gothic house now preserved at Manate Historical Park. Porter is also related to the family
Cow to Cuba
No full textThe back of the card reads, "Cow to Cuba. Artist: Jean Blackburn, 2012. Manatee County was once one of the largest cattle producing areas in the United States. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, local ranchers shipped live cattle to Cuban markets from docks on the Manatee River. Public art from the Postcards from the Friendly City series. This postcard is donated by Realize Bradenton