6 10 1008 https://stluciedigitalhistory.org/files/original/e4be84c2167bc4b6057d30c8eba35310.jpg 0b40641de2bd22161f44594471d5d100 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Florida Photographic Concern Collection Description An account of the resource Henry “Harry” Emerson Hill (1865-1937), a Canadian, had settled in Titusville, Penn in 1884. In 1894 he and his wife (Katherine Nelson Hill, 1865-1932) moved to Florida, eventually settling in Spruce Bluff, Florida, on the north fork of the St. Lucie River, then in Ft. Pierce in 1898. He established an apiary, grew pineapples, and was the editor of a magazine, The American Bee Keeper. He established the Florida Photographic Concern in 1904. The business was very successful and expanded rapidly. The FPC photographers A.T. Weaver and R. Lockwood Moss recorded the construction of the Flagler F.E.C. extension, from Miami to Key West (FPT 16 Feb 1906). The Fort Pierce News records that a satellite office was established in London (28 May 1909). In November 1909, they opened a sales room next to Fort Pierce Drug Company, in the room formerly occupied by the Edge tonsorial shop. In 1910 a two-story addition to their gallery on North Pine was built. There were several photographers employed by FPC. R. Lockwood Moss and A.T. Weaver were often on the road taking photographs all over Florida, including the construction of the Florida East Coast railway from Miami to Key West in 1906. Also, a J.M. Bonner and Miller were employed. His brother, Frederick Grant Hill (1882-1973) was also involved with the business, as a photo finisher and photographer; he was also a mechanic. His son Lowell Gordon Hill (1894-1955) was also a photographer and his wife Merle Thompson Hill worked as a manager and photo finisher. Harry Hill retired in about 1931 and his son Lowell became the owner and manager until his death in 1955. Lowell’s wife, Merle Thompson Hill (1895-1969), continued to manage the business until about 1966. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Otis R. Parker's Residence, c. 1925 Subject The topic of the resource Parker, R. Otis 1870-1942 Buildings Dwellings Orange Avenue, Fort Pierce, Fla. Description An account of the resource Parkers' Residence on Orange Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. Otis Robert Parker was a local attorney. Born in Greenville Georgia, he moved from Alabama to Florida, where he married Elizabeth Johnson. He served at the State Legislature for St. Lucie County, was a state attorney, and held many other roles as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Florida Photographic Concern (Fort Pierce, Fla.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scanned gift of the Roberts family. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1920-1930 1920s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5 x 7 Black and white photographic print. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1993.007.011 7474 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image https://stluciedigitalhistory.org/files/original/dd52c1b2323f9b705cf26af8593be016.jpg 1a8a1a4a168b64b8fce9209de8b66e6f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Florida Photographic Concern Collection Description An account of the resource Henry “Harry” Emerson Hill (1865-1937), a Canadian, had settled in Titusville, Penn in 1884. In 1894 he and his wife (Katherine Nelson Hill, 1865-1932) moved to Florida, eventually settling in Spruce Bluff, Florida, on the north fork of the St. Lucie River, then in Ft. Pierce in 1898. He established an apiary, grew pineapples, and was the editor of a magazine, The American Bee Keeper. He established the Florida Photographic Concern in 1904. The business was very successful and expanded rapidly. The FPC photographers A.T. Weaver and R. Lockwood Moss recorded the construction of the Flagler F.E.C. extension, from Miami to Key West (FPT 16 Feb 1906). The Fort Pierce News records that a satellite office was established in London (28 May 1909). In November 1909, they opened a sales room next to Fort Pierce Drug Company, in the room formerly occupied by the Edge tonsorial shop. In 1910 a two-story addition to their gallery on North Pine was built. There were several photographers employed by FPC. R. Lockwood Moss and A.T. Weaver were often on the road taking photographs all over Florida, including the construction of the Florida East Coast railway from Miami to Key West in 1906. Also, a J.M. Bonner and Miller were employed. His brother, Frederick Grant Hill (1882-1973) was also involved with the business, as a photo finisher and photographer; he was also a mechanic. His son Lowell Gordon Hill (1894-1955) was also a photographer and his wife Merle Thompson Hill worked as a manager and photo finisher. Harry Hill retired in about 1931 and his son Lowell became the owner and manager until his death in 1955. Lowell’s wife, Merle Thompson Hill (1895-1969), continued to manage the business until about 1966. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Card Family House, c. 1900s Subject The topic of the resource Buildings Dwellings Bodies of Water Description An account of the resource The Card family house that would later become Allispaw. Milton Card was from Cazenovia, NY. His daughter, Lucia Zora, and his wife Myra moved with him to the Indian River to start a pineapple business with their friend Peter P. Cobb. Lucia Zora was a circus performer, dubbed "the bravest woman in the world". Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Florida Photographic Concern (Fort Pierce, Fla.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scanned gift of SLC Library. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895-1905 1900s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 6.5 x 4.5 Black and white photographic print Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1971.004.001 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image. https://stluciedigitalhistory.org/files/original/fd01ffdf5b0c35a8f745b7af0aa1069d.jpg f915ea2165b73a8560d06e8943ee1c0f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Florida Photographic Concern Collection Description An account of the resource Henry “Harry” Emerson Hill (1865-1937), a Canadian, had settled in Titusville, Penn in 1884. In 1894 he and his wife (Katherine Nelson Hill, 1865-1932) moved to Florida, eventually settling in Spruce Bluff, Florida, on the north fork of the St. Lucie River, then in Ft. Pierce in 1898. He established an apiary, grew pineapples, and was the editor of a magazine, The American Bee Keeper. He established the Florida Photographic Concern in 1904. The business was very successful and expanded rapidly. The FPC photographers A.T. Weaver and R. Lockwood Moss recorded the construction of the Flagler F.E.C. extension, from Miami to Key West (FPT 16 Feb 1906). The Fort Pierce News records that a satellite office was established in London (28 May 1909). In November 1909, they opened a sales room next to Fort Pierce Drug Company, in the room formerly occupied by the Edge tonsorial shop. In 1910 a two-story addition to their gallery on North Pine was built. There were several photographers employed by FPC. R. Lockwood Moss and A.T. Weaver were often on the road taking photographs all over Florida, including the construction of the Florida East Coast railway from Miami to Key West in 1906. Also, a J.M. Bonner and Miller were employed. His brother, Frederick Grant Hill (1882-1973) was also involved with the business, as a photo finisher and photographer; he was also a mechanic. His son Lowell Gordon Hill (1894-1955) was also a photographer and his wife Merle Thompson Hill worked as a manager and photo finisher. Harry Hill retired in about 1931 and his son Lowell became the owner and manager until his death in 1955. Lowell’s wife, Merle Thompson Hill (1895-1969), continued to manage the business until about 1966. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Man in Buckskins, c. 1900 Subject The topic of the resource Studio Photography Weapons Guns Portraits Glass Plate Negatives Unnamed Peoples Description An account of the resource Possible cowboy sitting for his portrait with his rifle. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Florida Photographic Concern (Fort Pierce, Fla.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert U. Gladwin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Florida Photographic Concern (Fort Pierce, Fla.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895-1905 1900s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5 x 7 Glass plate negative. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context H 80 https://stluciedigitalhistory.org/files/original/cbe18c53ee1e03c6f79f2a625fec4809.jpg 9d79dfbdec691791b8bd3440b0a81d18 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Florida Photographic Concern Collection Description An account of the resource Henry “Harry” Emerson Hill (1865-1937), a Canadian, had settled in Titusville, Penn in 1884. In 1894 he and his wife (Katherine Nelson Hill, 1865-1932) moved to Florida, eventually settling in Spruce Bluff, Florida, on the north fork of the St. Lucie River, then in Ft. Pierce in 1898. He established an apiary, grew pineapples, and was the editor of a magazine, The American Bee Keeper. He established the Florida Photographic Concern in 1904. The business was very successful and expanded rapidly. The FPC photographers A.T. Weaver and R. Lockwood Moss recorded the construction of the Flagler F.E.C. extension, from Miami to Key West (FPT 16 Feb 1906). The Fort Pierce News records that a satellite office was established in London (28 May 1909). In November 1909, they opened a sales room next to Fort Pierce Drug Company, in the room formerly occupied by the Edge tonsorial shop. In 1910 a two-story addition to their gallery on North Pine was built. There were several photographers employed by FPC. R. Lockwood Moss and A.T. Weaver were often on the road taking photographs all over Florida, including the construction of the Florida East Coast railway from Miami to Key West in 1906. Also, a J.M. Bonner and Miller were employed. His brother, Frederick Grant Hill (1882-1973) was also involved with the business, as a photo finisher and photographer; he was also a mechanic. His son Lowell Gordon Hill (1894-1955) was also a photographer and his wife Merle Thompson Hill worked as a manager and photo finisher. Harry Hill retired in about 1931 and his son Lowell became the owner and manager until his death in 1955. Lowell’s wife, Merle Thompson Hill (1895-1969), continued to manage the business until about 1966. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource McCarty Child in Straw Hat, c. 1900s Subject The topic of the resource McCarty Family Studio photography Children Portraits Glass Plate Negatives Unnamed Peoples Description An account of the resource A little girl from the McCarty family posing in a studio with a straw hat. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Florida Photographic Concern (Fort Pierce, Fla.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert U. Gladwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895-1900s 1900s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5 x 7 Glass plate negative. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context H 82 https://stluciedigitalhistory.org/files/original/764394d77b671b941ebd8d753dcd32b5.jpg e89943bf52100b74981e9e402e27a569 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Florida Photographic Concern Collection Description An account of the resource Henry “Harry” Emerson Hill (1865-1937), a Canadian, had settled in Titusville, Penn in 1884. In 1894 he and his wife (Katherine Nelson Hill, 1865-1932) moved to Florida, eventually settling in Spruce Bluff, Florida, on the north fork of the St. Lucie River, then in Ft. Pierce in 1898. He established an apiary, grew pineapples, and was the editor of a magazine, The American Bee Keeper. He established the Florida Photographic Concern in 1904. The business was very successful and expanded rapidly. The FPC photographers A.T. Weaver and R. Lockwood Moss recorded the construction of the Flagler F.E.C. extension, from Miami to Key West (FPT 16 Feb 1906). The Fort Pierce News records that a satellite office was established in London (28 May 1909). In November 1909, they opened a sales room next to Fort Pierce Drug Company, in the room formerly occupied by the Edge tonsorial shop. In 1910 a two-story addition to their gallery on North Pine was built. There were several photographers employed by FPC. R. Lockwood Moss and A.T. Weaver were often on the road taking photographs all over Florida, including the construction of the Florida East Coast railway from Miami to Key West in 1906. Also, a J.M. Bonner and Miller were employed. His brother, Frederick Grant Hill (1882-1973) was also involved with the business, as a photo finisher and photographer; he was also a mechanic. His son Lowell Gordon Hill (1894-1955) was also a photographer and his wife Merle Thompson Hill worked as a manager and photo finisher. Harry Hill retired in about 1931 and his son Lowell became the owner and manager until his death in 1955. Lowell’s wife, Merle Thompson Hill (1895-1969), continued to manage the business until about 1966. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Troops Assembled with Two Drums, c. 1900 Subject The topic of the resource Military troops Kentucky Military Institute Military Military Bands Glass Plate Negatives Description An account of the resource K.M.I. Cadets training with the Kentucky Military Institute. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Florida Photographic Concern (Fort Pierce, Fla.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert U. Gladwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895-1905 1900s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5 x 7 Glass plate negative. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context H 83 https://stluciedigitalhistory.org/files/original/a028197397cbeb1ec680ee2ba917b2dd.jpg 64d0edf55dff0c4150a7bed1e8027f72 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Florida Photographic Concern Collection Description An account of the resource Henry “Harry” Emerson Hill (1865-1937), a Canadian, had settled in Titusville, Penn in 1884. In 1894 he and his wife (Katherine Nelson Hill, 1865-1932) moved to Florida, eventually settling in Spruce Bluff, Florida, on the north fork of the St. Lucie River, then in Ft. Pierce in 1898. He established an apiary, grew pineapples, and was the editor of a magazine, The American Bee Keeper. He established the Florida Photographic Concern in 1904. The business was very successful and expanded rapidly. The FPC photographers A.T. Weaver and R. Lockwood Moss recorded the construction of the Flagler F.E.C. extension, from Miami to Key West (FPT 16 Feb 1906). The Fort Pierce News records that a satellite office was established in London (28 May 1909). In November 1909, they opened a sales room next to Fort Pierce Drug Company, in the room formerly occupied by the Edge tonsorial shop. In 1910 a two-story addition to their gallery on North Pine was built. There were several photographers employed by FPC. R. Lockwood Moss and A.T. Weaver were often on the road taking photographs all over Florida, including the construction of the Florida East Coast railway from Miami to Key West in 1906. Also, a J.M. Bonner and Miller were employed. His brother, Frederick Grant Hill (1882-1973) was also involved with the business, as a photo finisher and photographer; he was also a mechanic. His son Lowell Gordon Hill (1894-1955) was also a photographer and his wife Merle Thompson Hill worked as a manager and photo finisher. Harry Hill retired in about 1931 and his son Lowell became the owner and manager until his death in 1955. Lowell’s wife, Merle Thompson Hill (1895-1969), continued to manage the business until about 1966. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Katherine Hill in a Hat, c. 1910s Subject The topic of the resource Portraits Studio photography Hill, Katherine Nelson, 1865-1935 Glass Plate Negatives Description An account of the resource Catherine Hill, wife of Florida Photographic Concern founder Harry Hill, posing for a studio photo in a perky hat. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Florida Photographic Concern (Fort Pierce, Fla.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert U. Gladwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895-1905 1900s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5 x 7 Glass plate negative. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context H 84 https://stluciedigitalhistory.org/files/original/45345c08a22718e6584d2793f6c4e765.jpg 8b50ae17cc4816ea8cfdb7b6ebe11ace Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Florida Photographic Concern Collection Description An account of the resource Henry “Harry” Emerson Hill (1865-1937), a Canadian, had settled in Titusville, Penn in 1884. In 1894 he and his wife (Katherine Nelson Hill, 1865-1932) moved to Florida, eventually settling in Spruce Bluff, Florida, on the north fork of the St. Lucie River, then in Ft. Pierce in 1898. He established an apiary, grew pineapples, and was the editor of a magazine, The American Bee Keeper. He established the Florida Photographic Concern in 1904. The business was very successful and expanded rapidly. The FPC photographers A.T. Weaver and R. Lockwood Moss recorded the construction of the Flagler F.E.C. extension, from Miami to Key West (FPT 16 Feb 1906). The Fort Pierce News records that a satellite office was established in London (28 May 1909). In November 1909, they opened a sales room next to Fort Pierce Drug Company, in the room formerly occupied by the Edge tonsorial shop. In 1910 a two-story addition to their gallery on North Pine was built. There were several photographers employed by FPC. R. Lockwood Moss and A.T. Weaver were often on the road taking photographs all over Florida, including the construction of the Florida East Coast railway from Miami to Key West in 1906. Also, a J.M. Bonner and Miller were employed. His brother, Frederick Grant Hill (1882-1973) was also involved with the business, as a photo finisher and photographer; he was also a mechanic. His son Lowell Gordon Hill (1894-1955) was also a photographer and his wife Merle Thompson Hill worked as a manager and photo finisher. Harry Hill retired in about 1931 and his son Lowell became the owner and manager until his death in 1955. Lowell’s wife, Merle Thompson Hill (1895-1969), continued to manage the business until about 1966. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A Beach Party, c. 1900 Subject The topic of the resource Parties Group photography Children Fort Pierce Beach, Fla. Glass Plate Negatives Unnamed peoples Description An account of the resource A group of children and adults arranged atop and next to a wrecked boat on the Fort Pierce Beach on South Hutcherson island. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Florida Photographic Concern (Fort Pierce, Fla.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert U. Gladwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895-1905 1900s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5 x 7 Glass plate negative. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context H 85 https://stluciedigitalhistory.org/files/original/2d87cc62e1c8c72df89f931e306ed350.jpg c5fd546fc32c76affeeca9d31941b484 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Florida Photographic Concern Collection Description An account of the resource Henry “Harry” Emerson Hill (1865-1937), a Canadian, had settled in Titusville, Penn in 1884. In 1894 he and his wife (Katherine Nelson Hill, 1865-1932) moved to Florida, eventually settling in Spruce Bluff, Florida, on the north fork of the St. Lucie River, then in Ft. Pierce in 1898. He established an apiary, grew pineapples, and was the editor of a magazine, The American Bee Keeper. He established the Florida Photographic Concern in 1904. The business was very successful and expanded rapidly. The FPC photographers A.T. Weaver and R. Lockwood Moss recorded the construction of the Flagler F.E.C. extension, from Miami to Key West (FPT 16 Feb 1906). The Fort Pierce News records that a satellite office was established in London (28 May 1909). In November 1909, they opened a sales room next to Fort Pierce Drug Company, in the room formerly occupied by the Edge tonsorial shop. In 1910 a two-story addition to their gallery on North Pine was built. There were several photographers employed by FPC. R. Lockwood Moss and A.T. Weaver were often on the road taking photographs all over Florida, including the construction of the Florida East Coast railway from Miami to Key West in 1906. Also, a J.M. Bonner and Miller were employed. His brother, Frederick Grant Hill (1882-1973) was also involved with the business, as a photo finisher and photographer; he was also a mechanic. His son Lowell Gordon Hill (1894-1955) was also a photographer and his wife Merle Thompson Hill worked as a manager and photo finisher. Harry Hill retired in about 1931 and his son Lowell became the owner and manager until his death in 1955. Lowell’s wife, Merle Thompson Hill (1895-1969), continued to manage the business until about 1966. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. and Mr. Hill, c. 1900 Subject The topic of the resource Harry Hill family Hill, Harry E., 1865-1937 Hill, Katherine Nelson, 1865-1935 Portraits Glass Plate Negatives Description An account of the resource Katherine and Harry Hill looking into each others eyes while surrounded by palm leaves. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Florida Photographic Concern (Fort Pierce, Fla.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert U. Gladwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895-1905 1900s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5 x 7 Glass plate negative. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context H 88 https://stluciedigitalhistory.org/files/original/685c105591a0de34fd92034036f76dad.jpg 338b98680332b1388d2f78dbae8d521f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Florida Photographic Concern Collection Description An account of the resource Henry “Harry” Emerson Hill (1865-1937), a Canadian, had settled in Titusville, Penn in 1884. In 1894 he and his wife (Katherine Nelson Hill, 1865-1932) moved to Florida, eventually settling in Spruce Bluff, Florida, on the north fork of the St. Lucie River, then in Ft. Pierce in 1898. He established an apiary, grew pineapples, and was the editor of a magazine, The American Bee Keeper. He established the Florida Photographic Concern in 1904. The business was very successful and expanded rapidly. The FPC photographers A.T. Weaver and R. Lockwood Moss recorded the construction of the Flagler F.E.C. extension, from Miami to Key West (FPT 16 Feb 1906). The Fort Pierce News records that a satellite office was established in London (28 May 1909). In November 1909, they opened a sales room next to Fort Pierce Drug Company, in the room formerly occupied by the Edge tonsorial shop. In 1910 a two-story addition to their gallery on North Pine was built. There were several photographers employed by FPC. R. Lockwood Moss and A.T. Weaver were often on the road taking photographs all over Florida, including the construction of the Florida East Coast railway from Miami to Key West in 1906. Also, a J.M. Bonner and Miller were employed. His brother, Frederick Grant Hill (1882-1973) was also involved with the business, as a photo finisher and photographer; he was also a mechanic. His son Lowell Gordon Hill (1894-1955) was also a photographer and his wife Merle Thompson Hill worked as a manager and photo finisher. Harry Hill retired in about 1931 and his son Lowell became the owner and manager until his death in 1955. Lowell’s wife, Merle Thompson Hill (1895-1969), continued to manage the business until about 1966. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource End of 4th of July Parade, 1905 Subject The topic of the resource Parade Animals Children Glass Plate Negatives Description An account of the resource Girls standing on their 4th of July Parade float with sashes around their torsos to represent different counties. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Florida Photographic Concern (Fort Pierce, Fla.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert U. Gladwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1905 1900s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5 x 7 Glass plate negative. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context H 90 https://stluciedigitalhistory.org/files/original/47b6f47718424365e9e95441b678522d.jpg 9e2a5b1f94c601ee4dd716237034e097 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Florida Photographic Concern Collection Description An account of the resource Henry “Harry” Emerson Hill (1865-1937), a Canadian, had settled in Titusville, Penn in 1884. In 1894 he and his wife (Katherine Nelson Hill, 1865-1932) moved to Florida, eventually settling in Spruce Bluff, Florida, on the north fork of the St. Lucie River, then in Ft. Pierce in 1898. He established an apiary, grew pineapples, and was the editor of a magazine, The American Bee Keeper. He established the Florida Photographic Concern in 1904. The business was very successful and expanded rapidly. The FPC photographers A.T. Weaver and R. Lockwood Moss recorded the construction of the Flagler F.E.C. extension, from Miami to Key West (FPT 16 Feb 1906). The Fort Pierce News records that a satellite office was established in London (28 May 1909). In November 1909, they opened a sales room next to Fort Pierce Drug Company, in the room formerly occupied by the Edge tonsorial shop. In 1910 a two-story addition to their gallery on North Pine was built. There were several photographers employed by FPC. R. Lockwood Moss and A.T. Weaver were often on the road taking photographs all over Florida, including the construction of the Florida East Coast railway from Miami to Key West in 1906. Also, a J.M. Bonner and Miller were employed. His brother, Frederick Grant Hill (1882-1973) was also involved with the business, as a photo finisher and photographer; he was also a mechanic. His son Lowell Gordon Hill (1894-1955) was also a photographer and his wife Merle Thompson Hill worked as a manager and photo finisher. Harry Hill retired in about 1931 and his son Lowell became the owner and manager until his death in 1955. Lowell’s wife, Merle Thompson Hill (1895-1969), continued to manage the business until about 1966. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ladies in early Fort Pierce, Fla., c. 1900 Subject The topic of the resource Group photography Fort Pierce, Fla. Hill, Catherine Nelson, 1865-1935 Glass Plate Negatives Unnamed peoples Description An account of the resource A group photo of women from early Fort Pierce including Catherine Hill on the far right. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Florida Photographic Concern (Fort Pierce, Fla.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert U. Gladwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895-1905 1900s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5 x 7 Glass plate negative. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context H 91