This week Frizz has posted the letter H and my photos will reflect a Historic look at some items found at the Palm Cottage in Naples, Florida. The Palm Cottage was purchased by the Historic Society and made into a museum because it was one of the first houses to be built in Naples.
Naples was established as a resort so many people relaxed on this big screened porch, sitting in the warm Florida sun as the cool gulf breeze blew through.
These were wealthy visitors so they would have spent time in the library, writing letters to people back home and mailing them at the post office on Naples Pier at the end of the street.
We were told that when one family owned the cottage, the flag flying meant that there was a party that evening and everyone was invited. I bet there was some dancing.
Originally the only electricity was at the hotel at the other end of the street so everyone ate there. Later a kitchen was added to the back of the cottage. Fishing and hunting were popular activities so supper would have been the fresh catch of the day. Ice was shipped from northern states packed in sawdust.
This chandelier hangs in the center hall. The center hall has doors at both ends to allow the cool breeze to blow through.
Here are a few other glimpses of life as it would have been lived about a hundred years ago. It isn’t that long ago – how much things have changed as history was being made in southwest Florida.
Frizz is eagerly waiting for you to visit to check out other interpretations of H and to add your own.
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Thanks for sharing Florida history. So many things brought back memories of grandma!
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Yes. Jim was asking the other day if I thought I could find their house. I don’t think so.
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Niiice – Looks comfy & cozy. I can daydream there alllllll day 🙂
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So you are a daydreamer, too! My favorite pastime. It is a lovely home.
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Nice one my dear.:) I love those sewing machine, wish to have one.:)
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I learned to sew on one of these. Pushing the pedal by the floor makes the needle go up and down. Thank you so much for your nice comment.
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Nicely done, Pat. Love that bright green wicker chair out on the breezeway.
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🙂
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I just can’t believe I haven’t seen this yet…I probably only live 45 minutes from here…good grief. Thanks so much for showing this.A new follower♥
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We have been coming to Naples for 30 years and it is the first time I visited it. Of course it was a private residence when we first started coming, but it still took me a long time. Thanks for following. 🙂
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this is a great post! i opened this and expected to see a rustic palm-thatched dwelling – wow, did you surprise me! i wish i could step into the pictures and enjoy the house, though you did a great job presenting it to us!
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I love historic places. Your photos of this one makes me want to visit it.Thanks for sharing.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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hi Pat,
would like “…sitting [on those green chairs]
in the warm Florida sun as the cool gulf breeze
is blowing through…”
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Hi Pat,
I really enjoy the way you integrate stories with photos. I also really like the way you use the reflection in the mirror to add depth and interest to a composition. Very lovely post!
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Thanks. I was tempted to use my photo of the bed itself, but I agree that the reflection of the bed sets a very nice mood.
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