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Bruce Mozert worked with Silver Springs and visiting production companies for decades, taking publicity shots of stars such as Johnny Weissmuller, Jane Wyman, Gregory Peck, Ginger Stanley, Jayne Mansfield, and Howard Hughes. Silver Springs had been . . . — — Map (db m225994) HM
Tourism in Florida started after the Civil War ended in 1865 when thousands of army veterans returned for the warm climate and healing springs waters. Business people saw the opportunity to make a profit from Florida's natural environment-springs, . . . — — Map (db m225866) HM
Geologists estimate that there are over 600 springs in Florida producing more than 8 billion gallons of water a day. Thirty-three are First Magnitude springs, each with flow of over 65 million gallons per day. This is the largest concentration of . . . — — Map (db m225873) HM
On June 17, 1955, a fire "of undetermined origin" raced through several of the attractive, 1949 Spanish-style buildings, including the gift shop, café, and offices. Victor A. Lundy, an architect from Sarasota, was selected to design the new . . . — — Map (db m132198) HM
October 23, 1834, the Seminole Indians met in council at these springs to discuss demands of the United States for their removal to the West. Osceola, then an obscure sub-chief, swayed the council with his oratory and set the Indians against . . . — — Map (db m132200) HM
Paradise Park was a theme park for African Americans established in 1949 by Carl Ray and W.M. "Shorty" Davidson, the owners of nearby Silver Springs. The park was located on the south side of the Silver River, about ½ mile away from Silver Springs. . . . — — Map (db m167987) HM
Postcards were originally introduced in the 1870s to send a brief message at a lower cost than a letter. In the early 1900s, drawings and black and white photos were added. This was followed by color tinting of black and white photos. The . . . — — Map (db m225880) HM
In November 1929, Allen founded the Reptile Institute at the tourist attraction of Silver Springs, Florida. A center for both research and entertainment, he staged reptile demonstrations including alligator wrestling and rattlesnake milking. He . . . — — Map (db m225963) HM
Although set in the ocean, the classic 1958-1961 television series "Sea Hunt" starring Lloyd Bridges filmed many of its scenes at Silver Springs. The show inspired many people to take diving on as a hobby for themselves. Ivan Tors directed and . . . — — Map (db m225930) HM
Paradise Park was a segregated African-American resort located about a mile down the Silver River from the popular Silver Springs attraction near Ocala, Florida. The park was developed by Carl Ray and W.M. "Shorty" Davidson, co-owners of Silver . . . — — Map (db m225935) HM
Train rail tracks and rail beds can still be found throughout Silver Springs State Park. From the 1800's forward Horse and buggy transported goods to train or boat to travel from the center of the state to shipping areas like Palatka. Buggy, trains, . . . — — Map (db m225914) HM
Timucuans At least 12,000 years ago, people who later became known as the Timucuans, in the Ocali province, were living here hunting large animals such as mastodon and giant sloths. At that time, the climate was much cooler and drier, sea level . . . — — Map (db m225879) HM
The first paddle-wheel steamboat to operate in northeast Florida was the Florida in 1834, running once a week from Savannah, Georgia to Picolata on the St. Johns River. After the Civil War, in late 1860s, travelers from northern states . . . — — Map (db m132199) HM
"Creature from the Black Lagoon" was one of many monster movies produced by Universal Studios in the mid-20th century and arguably one of the most influential. "Beauty and the Beast" inspired the basic plot about the half-fish, half-human creature. . . . — — Map (db m225919) HM
