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Listen: The Latin ProgramMonuments on walkway to John Gorrie Museum State Park - Apalachicola, Florida.
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Collection
Series 236, Box 1, envelope 169
Subject Term
Memorials--Florida--Franklin County--Apalachicola
Museums--Florida--Franklin County--Apalachicola
Monuments--Florida--Franklin County--Apalachicola
Walkways
Recreation areas--Florida--Franklin County--Apalachicola
Parks--Florida--Franklin County--Apalachicola
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Additional Creator
Additional Creator
Physical Description
General Note
Dr. John Gorrie (1803-1855) was an early pioneer in the invention of the artificial manufacture of ice, refrigeration, and air conditioning. He was granted the first U.S. Patent for mechanical refrigeration in 1851.
The 1.25 acre John Gorrie Museum State Park was given to the Florida Park on 15 April 1955 by the City of Apalachicola to celebrate the inventor of air conditioning.
The text on the raised memorial reads: "Served as an officer, Franklin Lodge #6, Apalachicola, Florida"
The text on the other memorial reads: "Contributed by the most worshipful Grand Lodge FA&M of Florida, A.L. 5957, A.D. 1957."
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