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| Florida (Brevard County), Cape Canaveral — Cape Canaveral Lighthouse | | | Originally constructed in 1868 overlooking the Cape Canaveral beach. Due to shoreline erosion, the lighthouse was dismantled and moved 1 ½ miles inland in the early 1890's. In July 1894, the light was relit at the new location. — Map (db m23522) | | Florida (Brevard County), Merritt Island — SATAN Tracking Antenna | | | The primary function of the SATAN tracking antenna was to receive radio signals in the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) range of 136 to 137 megahertz from orbiting unmanned spacecraft.
In service from 1964 until 1979 the SATAN Antenna supported the tracking of over sixty weather or scientific satellites.
These satellites resulted in our present understanding of weather, earth resources, planetary and interplanetary phenomena. — Map (db m13923) | | Florida (Brevard County), Satellite Beach — Percy L. Hedgecock — In memory of — 1916 - 1987 | | | A strong Christian man who cared for the needs of others more than his own. Founder and first Mayor of Satellite Beach. A man who invested his time, talent and resources to help others. Through 16 years of dedicated service as Mayor, from 1957 to 1973, his vision and leadership helped this town of develop into a debt-free city of 10,000 of which all can be proud. Percy's beliefs and legacy to each of us:
God put us on this earth to help others.
Have faith that God is good.
Lead by . . . — Map (db m13674) | | Florida (Brevard County), Titusville — F-558 — The Pritchard House — 1891 | | | Captain James Pritchard bought a lot from Mary Titus, and in the spring of 1891 contracted Pleasant J. Hall, who had built St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, to build a Queen Anne style house of heart pine. It appears today much like it did then. On the first floor is a main entrance hall, a stairway to the second floor, parlor and dining room. The kitchen was separated from the main living area by an open passage, now closed in with a side door. A narrow stairway ascends from the kitchen to the . . . — Map (db m25752) |
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