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All photographs by Michael Stutz, 2002. Click on thumbnails to see larger images. Use "back" to return to this page.
Views of Algiers, 11600 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706 http://www.floridamotels.org/algiers.html
Silver dome atop space-age sign of Belleair Village Motel, 1025 Clearwater-Largo Rd., Largo FL 33770.
An exemplary neon on the front of the Bon-Aire Resort, in nearby St. Pete Beach. 4350 Gulf Blvd, St Petersburg Beach, FL 33706
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
View of City Hall, 120 108th Avenue, Treasure Island, FL.
Diner (now closed), St. Petersburg.
Soft tropical glows at the Ebb-Tide Motel at night. 11903 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL.
Flamingo pink and blue contrast at the oceanside Fargo Motel, 10810 Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island , Fl 33706.
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
Polynesian Putter, the last remnant of vintage tiki on the Gulf Beaches, in nearby St. Pete Beach. 4999 Gulf Blvd. St Pete Beach, FL.
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
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.

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