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photographs by Michael Stutz, 2002. Click on thumbnails to see larger
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Views
of Algiers, 11600 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706 http://www.floridamotels.org/algiers.html |
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Silver
dome atop space-age sign of Belleair Village Motel, 1025 Clearwater-Largo
Rd., Largo FL 33770. |
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An
exemplary neon on the front of the Bon-Aire Resort, in nearby
St. Pete Beach. 4350 Gulf Blvd, St Petersburg Beach, FL 33706 |
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Detail
of one of the the original causeways to Treasure Island, a
1930s "Art Moderne" gem. See this site for discussions on a new "style"
bridge to replace the original causeway: http://www.sptimes.com/2002/01/20/SouthPinellas/Treasure_Island_bridg.shtml |
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View
of City Hall, 120 108th Avenue, Treasure Island, FL. |
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Diner
(now closed), St. Petersburg. |
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Soft
tropical glows at the Ebb-Tide Motel at night. 11903 Gulf Blvd,
Treasure Island, FL. |
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Flamingo
pink and blue contrast at the oceanside Fargo Motel, 10810
Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island , Fl 33706. |
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Pelican
Diner, a St. Pete Beach mainstay for 50 years. (Closed as of this
spring?)
http://www.sptimes.com/News/062500/SouthPinellas/Pelican_Diner_s_fate_.shtml
http://www.sptimes.com/2002/03/20/SouthPinellas/This_time__it_could_b.shtml |
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Polynesian
Putter, the last remnant of vintage tiki on the Gulf Beaches,
in nearby St. Pete Beach. 4999 Gulf Blvd. St Pete Beach, FL. |
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The
first motel on the island, The Sands was built in 1948 by Herbert
L. Dowling. Originally intended as apartments, the spacious interior
rooms still contain many original details including cedar closets,
metal bedframes, and oil paintings. 11800 Gulf Boulevard, Treasure
Island FL |
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Neon
"wood" sign with buccaneer sword and lit "treasure chest" are some
of the original details of The Sea Chest Motel, 11780 Gulf
Boulevard, Treasure Island FL. |