| A NEW ADVENTURE IN LIVING | A NEW ADVENTURE IN LIVING | | Amusement parks
Attractions
Beaches
Economic conditions
Fishing
Golf
Horses
Horse racing
Hotels
Promotional films
Tourism
Transportation | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
A NEW ADVENTURE IN LIVING
- Date
- 1957 (circa)
- Description
- This film shows the community of Pompano Beach, including the fun, entertainment and activities that are available in the area. Viewers see homes "that range in price from $8,000." Flowering plants, backyard pools and canals with water skiers are typical. Viewers see banks, businesses and lots of cars. The film shows produce, industry, hotels, motels and Ted Mack strolling the beach. Viewers see Hillsborough Lighthouse, the beaches, golf courses, harness and thoroughbred races, Dania Jai-Alai Fronton and Storyland Amusement Park. Churches, schools and hospitals are shown next. The film also shows a train depot, Broward County Airport, cruise ships at Port Everglades, the Yacht Club, deep-sea fishing and nightlife. The area is described as "a veritable utopia." Produced by Don Parisher.
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| BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION | BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION | | Barges
Bridges
Concrete construction
Construction
Infrastructure
Transportation | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
- Date
- 1953 (circa)
- Description
- This film shows steel being formed at Henry Corporation in Rattlesnake, where precast concrete slabs are being made for the lower Tampa Bay Bridge. The concrete is poured into a slab as jazz piano music plays on the soundtrack. The slabs are lifted onto a barge and stacked, then put into place on the bridge. Next is a draw-section of the bridge moving from land to the barge and from the barge to position on the bridge. Many laborers are seen.
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| D.O.T REPORT | D.O.T REPORT | | Bridges
Infrastructure
Mass transit
Road construction
Transportation | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
D.O.T REPORT
- Date
- 1970 (circa)
- Description
- Bob Considine takes the viewer on an "in-depth" look at the Florida Department of Transportation. The department plays an integral part in making Florida the "fastest growing state in the nation" by using the newest technology. Recent scientific developments like enormous punch-card computers, underwater bridge inspection and automated map drafting are new methods embraced by the department. Efforts to minimize disruption of Florida's citizens, natural environment and historical heritage are aided by several full-time expert advisors. The FDOT is also a testing ground for revolutionary programs such as "Flash," an emergency motorist distress system, free car wash sites on the Florida Turnpike and new forms of mass transit. Produced by the Hallmark International Films for FDOT.
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| FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS | FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS | | Airplanes
Competitions
Promotional films
Stewardesses, Airline
Transportation | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS
- Date
- 1966-07-01
- Description
- This film is footage of an International Stewardess Contest. The girls pose, frolic and visit Miami Seaquarium, home of television star Flipper. They go to a beauty shop. The contest begins later that evening. The winner is from Guatemala. The film also shows Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach and Miami Beach Mayor Elliot Roosevelt.
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| Florida Profile of Progress | Florida Profile of Progress | | Aerospace industry
Cattle industry
Citrus industry
Golf
Hydroelectric power
Nuclear power
Phosphate industry
Seafood industry
Shipping
Timber industry
Trains
Transportation | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ba087.jpg |
Florida Profile of Progress
- Date
- 1957
- Description
- This is an edited, shortened version of DA051. This film tells how Florida is a growing market for industry, showing various plants' employees sunning and golfing. Viewers see Martin (aerospace), phosphate mining, paper and pulp, citrus and other produce. Cattle, seafood, hydroelectric power, gas pipeline, airports, trains, ports and highways are shown. It also shows colleges and research, including nuclear reactors. There are more manufacturing scenes, including scenes of FDC meeting and consulting. The film describes Florida's tax structure and then gives a recap. Produced by Raycam Productions; sponsored by FDC.
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| FLORIDA REMOTE CONTROL BRIDGE | FLORIDA REMOTE CONTROL BRIDGE | | Bridges
Infrastructure
Transportation | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
FLORIDA REMOTE CONTROL BRIDGE
- Date
- 1973-12-05
- Description
- Florida Secretary of Transportation Walter Revell announces the invention of another transportation marvel, Florida's Remote Control Bridge near the Kennedy Space Center. It is the only bridge in the country that is operated via remote control by an off-site operator. He addresses plans to expand Florida's remote controlled bridge system to 12 in the approaching years. The narrator explains why remote control operation is safer and more cost effective than on-site controls. The camera captures the action as the bridge is tested and the operator follows each step on a lighted control board to ensure proper operation. Produced by WFSU-TV and the Florida Department of Transportation.
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| FLORIDA: PROFILE OF PROGRESS | FLORIDA: PROFILE OF PROGRESS | | Aerospace industry
Cattle industry
Citrus industry
Golf
Hydroelectric power
Nuclear power
Phosphate industry
Seafood industry
Shipping
Timber industry
Trains
Transportation | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
FLORIDA: PROFILE OF PROGRESS
- Date
- 1957
- Description
- This is long version of BA087. It tells how Florida is a growing market for industry, showing various plants' employees sunning and golfing. See Martin (aerospace), Pratt and Whitney, phosphate mining, paper and pulp, citrus and other produce. Cattle, seafood, hydroelectric power, gas pipeline, airports, trains, ports and highways are shown. It also shows colleges and research, including nuclear reactors. There are more manufacturing scenes, including scenes of FDC meeting and consulting. The film describes Florida's tax structure and then gives a recap.
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| FLORIDA: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW | FLORIDA: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW | | Aerospace industry
Attractions
Automobile racing
Fishing
Museums
Promotional films
Tourism
Transportation | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
FLORIDA: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
- Date
- n.d.
- Description
- This film shows many forms of transportation through the years. It then shows St. Augustine, Pensacola, Fort Pickens, Pensacola Beach, Panama City Beach, Florida Caverns, the Old Capitol, Killearn Gardens, Jacksonville, Fort Clinch in Fernandina, Orlando, Bok Tower, beach buggies on Daytona Beach and car races at the speedway, a launch at Cape Canaveral, fishing for sailfish, Tampa Bay Hotel, the Gasparilla Festival, Sunshine Skyway, Ringling Art Museum, Asolo Theater, Miami and the Keys. It uses old photos throughout. Produced by Leroy Crooks; sponsored by FDC.
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| Florida's Turnpike | Florida's Turnpike | | Beaches
Economic conditions
Infrastructure
Law enforcement
Police officers
Promotional films
Tourism
Transportation
Travel | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ba023.jpg |
Florida's Turnpike
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- This film tells how Florida's Turnpike was developed. Scenes of the Florida interior and Miami Beach are included. It features Florida Highway Patrol Troop K, motorist assistance and rest stop facilities. It tells how the turnpike is a major commercial facility for produce. The film shows Department of Transportation plans for new facilities along the turnpike. Produced by Robert R. Favorite Productions; sponsored by Florida Department of Transportation.
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| FLORIDA'S WHITE GOLD | FLORIDA'S WHITE GOLD | | Concrete
Construction
Infrastructure
Limestone
Mining industry
Promotional films
Transportation | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
FLORIDA'S WHITE GOLD
- Date
- 1970 (circa)
- Description
- This film tells us about crushed stone and sand and how these materials are used in concrete and water filtration. It shows limestone mining, construction, and many scenes of cities and roads in Florida.
- Collection
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