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Collection ID is exactly "13" AND Geographic Term contains "Lake Wales "
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Citrus Boulevard

Citrus Boulevard
Date
1965
Description
This film provides a look at Highway 27 on the way to Miami. Viewers see: Silver Springs; Leesburg; the Citrus Tower with high scenic vistas of orange groves; and an amphibious vehicle. A model swipes an orange from a tree in the Governor's Grove where each tree, "belongs" to a state governor. The film shows a citrus stand and Cypress Gardens, with a great shot of tourists and their movie cameras. Viewers also see Bok Tower, and a majorette twirling in front of a store. There are good shots halfway through the film of a convertible with models on the highway. Produced by Guided Tours.
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Citrus Boulevard

Citrus Boulevard
Fabulous Florida

Fabulous Florida
Date
Description
This film offers a narrated tour of Florida, highlighting the North, Central and Southern regions. It features shots of: St. Augustine; Tallahassee; Jacksonville; Daytona Beach; Tampa; St. Petersburg; Palm Beach; Ft. Lauderdale; Miami Beach and Key West. The attractions mentioned include: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center; Silver Springs; Rainbow Springs; Miami Seaquarium; Marineland; the Citrus Tower; Bok Tower; Cypress Gardens; Gasparilla Festival; Skyway Bridge; Ringling Art Museum; Everglades National Park and the Overseas Highway. The film also features Seminole Indian culture, Florida agriculture and the citrus industry. Produced by John Bramby for Humble Oil and Refining Company.
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Fabulous Florida

Fabulous Florida
Florida Attractions

Florida Attractions
Date
1948
Description
This early movie begins with a series of shots of St. Augustine, including the Fountain of Youth and the oldest house. Next, people are shown catching turtles at Silver Springs. The film continues with brief scenes of: Marineland; Palm Beach; Bok Tower; water skiing at Cypress Gardens; aerial and street scenes in St. Petersburg; Miami; Tin Can camping; Bayfront Park; fishing; Biscayne Bay; horse racing in Hialeah; flamingos; wildlife scenes; Seminoles in the Everglades (aerial of a village and children); sailboat races; and water skiing at night. The color is faded and the film is a little jumpy. Produced by Castle Films.
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Florida Attractions

Florida Attractions
FLORIDA: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW

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: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW

FLORIDA: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
HOME MOVIE

HOME MOVIE
Date
1939-46
Description
This film consists of short clips that show miscellaneous footage of wildlife, river scenes, Bok Tower, citrus groves, a zoo and other attractions in Florida.
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HOME MOVIE

HOME MOVIE
HOME MOVIE

HOME MOVIE
Date
1941
Description
This film was taken in the Miami area in 1941. It shows scenes of a football game, baseball, fastpitch softball (men's and women's), children on a playground, dog racing, mermaids, a parade, a woman feeding a squirrel, people on a beach, spring training, Bok Tower, Indian Village, people stopped along the roadside picking oranges, a family cookout, a hydroplane taking off and landing in water, and horse racing.
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HOME MOVIE

HOME MOVIE
Lake Wales: The Crown Jewel of Scenic Florida

Lake Wales: The Crown Jewel of Scenic Florida
Date
1960 (circa)
Description
This film promotes the tourist attractions, business opportunities and "fun in the sun" lifestyle of Lake Wales. Viewers see tourist attractions, such as Mountain Lake Sanctuary, The Great Masterpiece (a towering copy of Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper"), Casa de Josefina, Spook Hill and skiers at Cypress Gardens. The film shows recreational activities, including shuffleboard, fishing, boating, water skiing, exhibition games at the New York Yankees' spring training camp and the Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce Ladies Charm School. Weber College, Lake Wale ' public schools and a thriving citrus industry are also on display. The latter is given the spotlight with a tour of the Donald Duck citrus plant. Produced by the Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce.
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Lake Wales: The Crown Jewel of Scenic Florida

Lake Wales: The Crown Jewel of Scenic Florida
MAIN STREET FLORIDA

MAIN STREET FLORIDA
Date
1980-07
Description
This film is all about Florida's Turnpike. It uses folk singing with banjo and a blues song with harmonica as background while showing people using turnpike facilities. Viewers see a "typical" American family and newlyweds visiting places along the way. Sites include Cape Canaveral, Disney World, Bok Tower and Cypress Gardens. Viewers see Burt Reynolds filming "Smokey and the Bandit II." Two girls headed for fun in Fort Lauderdale have car trouble, are spotted by the Florida Highway Patrol plane and receive assistance. Produced by Barton of Jacksonville; sponsored by Florida Department of Transportation.
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MAIN STREET FLORIDA

MAIN STREET FLORIDA
Region with a Record

Region with a Record
Date
1963 (circa)
Description
This film provides a look at Polk County, showing citrus groves and processing, Bok Tower, the Great Masterpiece and Cypress Gardens. Next, the tourist "family" the film is following visits a phosphate mine and they back their convertible into a dragline bucket to convey the size. Viewers see mining underway and the family hunts fossils in debris piles. An "unusual scenic attraction" is Sand Mountain, a phosphate debris pile. Next is a cattle farm, Florida Southern College, and its Frank Lloyd Wright buildings. Recreation includes skiing, boating and fishing. Produced by Sanborn Film Productions; sponsored by Polk County Chamber of Commerce.
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Region with a Record

Region with a Record
River Ranch Resort

River Ranch Resort
Date
1970 (circa)
Description
This is a resort public relations film. It is a Florida-style dude ranch. The cowboys and cowgirls drink Chablis and eat shrimp. It has all the usual fun in the sun activities. Produced by McLeod Films.
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River Ranch Resort

River Ranch Resort
Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
Citrus BoulevardCitrus BoulevardAmusement parks
Attractions
Citrus industry
Description and travel
Promotional films
Tourism
Travel		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ba113.jpg
fvc895Fabulous FloridaBramby, John
Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center (White Springs, Fla.)
Miami Seaquarium
Gasparilla Festival (Tampa, Fla.)
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Seminoles
Agriculture
Citrus		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
Florida AttractionsFlorida AttractionsAmusement parks
Attractions
Boating
Camping
Promotional films
Recreation
Seminole Indians
Tourism
Water skiing
Water sports
Wildlife		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/floridaattractions.jpg
FLORIDA: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEWFLORIDA: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEWAerospace industry
Attractions
Automobile racing
Fishing
Museums
Promotional films
Tourism
Transportation		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
HOME MOVIEHOME MOVIEAttractions
Citrus industry
Home movies
Wildlife
Zoos		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
HOME MOVIEHOME MOVIEBaseball
Beaches
Citrus
Dog racing
Football
Horse racing
Horses
Mermaids
Parade
Softball		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
Lake Wales: The Crown Jewel of Scenic FloridaLake Wales: The Crown Jewel of Scenic FloridaAmusement parks
Attractions
Baseball
Boating
Citrus industry
Fishing
New York Yankees (Baseball team)
Recreation
Water skiing
Water sports
Parades		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ba323.jpg
MAIN STREET FLORIDAMAIN STREET FLORIDAAmusement parks
Attractions
Folk music
Highways
Infrastructure
Police officers
Promotional films
Tourism		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
Region with a RecordRegion with a RecordAttractions
Boating
Citrus industry
Fishing
Phosphate industry
Promotional films
Recreation
Tourism
Water skiing
Water sports		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ba130.jpg
River Ranch ResortRiver Ranch ResortBoating
Cattle
Hunting
Promotional films
Resorts
Tourism
Wildlife		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ba037.jpg