An Interesting Letter From Benna Vista Florida
A dated 1914 letter from Benna Vista Florida recounts travel to Miami in December. The writer describes arrival at 2:30 am, stays at the Manhattan Hotel, auto trips around Biscayne, swimming in the Atlantic, collecting shells, and a sighting of a 300 pound shovel head shark noted with humorous detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Berkheiser
Denver
Ind
Florida
Miami
Manhattan
Biscayne
Collins Bridge
Atlantic
Florida Letter Describes Settlement Life and Climate
A family letters home from Beuna Vista Florida details wages for carpenters, income of $60 monthly, free housing, and work caring for engines and pumps. They praise Florida sun, fresh fish, and local groves, note Xmas entertainment in Miami, and describe crops and tropical flora including coconuts, palm trees, and sugar cane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Beverly Drive
R. R
B. V
Bay Biscayne
Florida
M. E
Miami
Everglades
Sea Island
Sumatra
Havana
South America
Dr McIntyre to Join Denver Team This September
Dr McIntyre, employed by Dr Snyder for the past 18 months, will relocate to Denver on Enigaye and commence work there on September 5th. The move marks a new chapter for both physicians and their institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre
Snyder
Denver
Enigaye
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peru
Benna Vista, Florida
Harry L. Argee
ISE
Fifth St
the Tribune
Indiana
Dice & Dice, Editors and Publishers
H. B. Berkheiser and Family
Beuna Vista
Ora Rabér
Daniel Raber
Miami Co
Abs. & Loan Co
Oliver
Meridé
Elizabeth
Maxine
Place Farm
Ager’s Harness Store
Ite National
Erpro
National Cement
B. R. Guise
Magnolia
Eaco
Ogandy & Company
S. Kline
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