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Collection ID is exactly "13" AND Subject - Corporate is exactly "Busch Gardens (Tampa, Fla.)"
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A VISIT TO BUSCH GARDENS

A VISIT TO BUSCH GARDENS
Date
1962
Description
This film was made when Busch Gardens was primarily a bird collection and plant garden. It shows the "longest single escalator in the world." Viewers also see the Adolphus Busch Space Frame, a geodesic dome (with screens) used as an aviary. The film is "narrated" in places by a parrot with a Spanish accent. Scenes of the bird act are next, followed by people posing with birds perched on them. Then, there is a sequence showing a multitude of elf statues. Sponsored by Anheuser-Busch.
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A VISIT TO BUSCH GARDENS

A VISIT TO BUSCH GARDENS
AFRICA NEXT DOOR

AFRICA NEXT DOOR
Date
1974
Description
This film shows a visit to Busch Gardens in Tampa. Viewers see lots of animals, lots of rides, lots of tourists and the brewery.
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AFRICA NEXT DOOR

AFRICA NEXT DOOR
KISSIMMEE: GATEWAY TO THE WORLDS

KISSIMMEE: GATEWAY TO THE WORLDS
Date
n.d.
Description
This film shows attractions near Kissimmee, including Disney World, SeaWorld, Stars Hall of Fame, Busch Gardens, Silver Springs, Cypress Gardens, Alligator Alley, Gatorland Zoo and Supersonic Transport Air Museum. There are scenes of life in Kissimmee, including cattle ranching, homes and apartments. The film uses lots of split-screen effects. Sponsored by the Kissimmee-Osceola County Chamber of Commerce.
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KISSIMMEE: GATEWAY TO THE WORLDS

KISSIMMEE: GATEWAY TO THE WORLDS
TREASURE ISLAND

TREASURE ISLAND
Date
1960 (circa)
Description
This film starts with a "pirate" burying his treasure and narrating in the standard "har-har" pirate's voice. It dissolves to modern times and the usual "fun in the sun" sequences. Viewers see the Aquatarium, London Wax Museum, Sunken Gardens, Tiki Gardens, HMS Bounty replica and Busch Gardens. The film also shows homes, boating, entertainment and cultural activities.
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TREASURE ISLAND

TREASURE ISLAND
WONDER-FULL LAKELAND

WONDER-FULL LAKELAND
Date
1960 (circa)
Description
This film shows life in Lakeland. It includes spring training with the Detroit Tigers, churches, schools, public recreation facilities, archery, water skiing, industry and phosphate mining. Viewers see Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens, a rodeo and Florida Southern College with its Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings.
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WONDER-FULL LAKELAND

WONDER-FULL LAKELAND
Florida Gulf Coast Holiday

Florida Gulf Coast Holiday
Date
1960 (circa)
Description
This film begins in Pensacola. Viewers see Fort Pickens, Blue Angels and the Naval Air Station. The film moves to Panama City, where viewers see people frolicking in the surf and teens with a guitar. In Tallahassee, the film shows Apalachee Parkway toward the Old Capitol, FSU and Killearn Gardens State Park (now Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park). Viewers see Rainbow Springs' "submarine boats" and Weeki Wachee. At Tarpon Springs, a diver puts on a suit and jumps in. Also shown are Tampa Bay hotels, fishing party boats, tarpon fishing, horse and dog races, jai-alai, baseball spring training, golf, boating and skiing. The film also shows Cypress Gardens, Busch Gardens, Sarasota's Horn's Cars of Yesterday and Sarasota Jungle Gardens. Viewers see the Ringling Brothers Circus in Venice, the Edison Home in Fort Myers and the Caribbean Gardens in Naples. Produced by Beckley Films and FDC; sponsored by Eastern Airlines and FDC.
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Florida Gulf Coast Holiday

Florida Gulf Coast Holiday
World's Winter Strawberry Capital

World's Winter Strawberry Capital
Date
1960 (circa)
Description
This film shows scenes of the State Fair, Plant City Strawberry Festival, local schools, churches, baseball spring training, golf, tennis, fishing, local businesses, banks, and city and county buildings. Viewers see train and bus transportation, as well as the airport, shopping center, post office, library, hospital and youth center. The film also shows Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens, beaches and finally some strawberry fields with harvesters at work. Produced by Don Parisher.
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World's Winter Strawberry Capital

World's Winter Strawberry Capital
Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
A VISIT TO BUSCH GARDENSA VISIT TO BUSCH GARDENSAmusement parks
Attractions
Aviaries
Birds
Gardens
Promotional films
Tourism		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
AFRICA NEXT DOORAFRICA NEXT DOORAmusement parks
Attractions
Breweries
Promotional films
Tourism
Wildlife
Zoos		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
KISSIMMEE: GATEWAY TO THE WORLDSKISSIMMEE: GATEWAY TO THE WORLDSAmusement parks
Attractions
Cattle industry
Promotional films
Tourism		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
TREASURE ISLANDTREASURE ISLANDAmusement parks
Attractions
Boating
Pirates
Promotional films
Recreation
Tourism
Treasure		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
WONDER-FULL LAKELANDWONDER-FULL LAKELANDArchery
Churches
Detroit Tigers (Baseball team)
Education
Industry
Phosphate mining
Recreation
Rodeos
Promotional films
Water skiing
Water sports		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
Florida Gulf Coast HolidayFlorida Gulf Coast HolidayBlue Angels (Flight squadron)
Boating
Circuses
Fishing
Gambling-Florida
Horse racing
Hotels
Major League Baseball
Promotional films
Tarpon fishing
Tourism
Water sports
Water skiing		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ca028.jpg
World's Winter Strawberry CapitalWorld's Winter Strawberry CapitalAgriculture
Amusement parks
Attractions
Baseball
Churches
Economic conditions
Fishing
Golf
Tennis
Transportation		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ca117.jpg