HISTORIC MARKER PROJECT SAILFISH TRAIL

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from $1,000 for limited
recognition, to full naming
rights for $5000.
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A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED
FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE
(800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT,
APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE
Michael Kirkhart is a
State, National and
World Champion fish
reproduction
artist. Michael began
to develop his life
long fascination and skills as a taxidermist at
the age of eight years old. With tremendous
support from his family and friends then and
now, he appreciates the accolades now as
the blessings and gifts they are to his career.
MARKERS DESIGNED & CREATED BY
MICHAEL KIRKHART
OF NEW WAVE TAXIDERMY.
Checks should be made payable to:
Stuart Mainstreet, Historic Art Marker Trail,
Attention: Thondra Lanese,
301 St. Lucie Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994
P. 772.600.1296 • F. 772.600.1257
tlanese@ci.stuart.fl.us
Designed by: Tara Biek Creative
www.tarabiekcreative.com
HISTORIC
MARKER PROJECT
SAILFISH TRAIL
This project is sponsored
by Stuart Mainstreet in
Celebration of the
City’s Centennial
HISTORIC MARKER PROJECT
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Many residents will recall the colorful turtle statues that sprinkled the
landscape a few years ago. The Historic Art Markers are reminiscent of the
Turtles on Parade in that, they are an artistic sculpture sure to garner the
curiosity of residents and tourists alike! What is a new twist, is that the
sailfish sculptures are permanent and strategically situated in an historic trail
marking some of the more interesting events and historic sites in the city!
A panel on the side of the sculpture illustrates historic photographs and
fascinating facts that will offer a new interest in even the most obscure spots!
Naming opportunities for sponsorship offer the most prominent recognition,
but QR codes can be added to drive visitors to local establishments. It is a
perfect blend of art, history, tourism, preservation and economic impact!
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Help us celebrate Stuart on the
St. Lucie in a fun, new way!
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FEROE BUILDING/TRAIN DEPOT STATION
Flagler Avenue
The Stuart Feed Store, originally the Geo. Parks Store, was built in 1901 and it remains the oldest commercial building still
standing. Walter Kitching built a general merchandise store which opened in early 1897, directly across the street from the newly relocated train depot.
OSCEOLA/FUGE BUILDING
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The notorious Ashley Gang robbed the
Bank of Stuart in this location in February 1915.
STUART SANITARIUM
August 1926 the first medical facility, named The St. Lucie Sanitarium opened.
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To Stuart
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Atlanta Avenue Dudley / Bessey House
Major Philip Dudley built a home along the St. Lucie River in 1909 that later became the home of Hubert W. Bessey, one of the
founders of Stuart, and his wife, Susan. Built in 1894, The Kitching
Home was the first modern home built in the community then known as Potsdam (later Stuart).
POTSDAM
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STUART HIGH SCHOOL
East Stuart
Ball Fields
*MARKER LOCATIONS AS
ILLUSTRATED ON THE
MAP ARE APPROXIMATE
The Potsdam subdivision consists of some of the area’s older homes and buildings. The 1892 Potsdam name for the small town
was changed to Stuart in June 1895, a short time after the railroad came through in 1894.
The first two-story concrete school structure for Stuart opened in 1909 with a capacity for about 120 students covering all
grade levels.
PLATT-PORTER HOME/KIMBERLY/
10 RIVERVIEW APTS
Intersection of Colorado Ave
& Seminole St.
The original Francis Marion Platt home was built in 1904.
Sometimes called the ‘Owl House’ the home was the location
of the Woman’s Center of Martin County. The Kimberly
Apartments were built on property which was part of land
granted to Otto Stypmann, an early pioneer of Stuart, in 1890.
SE Stypmann Blvd
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S Colorado Ave
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DUDLEY BESSEY HOUSE/KITCHING HOME
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SE Osceola St
SE Ocean Blvd
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SW 5th St
SE Florida Ave
Confusion
Corner
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GEO. PARKS STORE/WALTER &
STANLEY KITCHING STORE
Due to the popularity of local baseball teams, an all-black
baseball team, the Stuart Dodgers, was started in 1926.
Originally The Stuart Drug Store in 1913, it has also served as The Stuart Post Office in 1916 and the site of the first pay phone
for the town. Constructed in 1913, the Train Depot Station serviced the community for decades until it was razed in 1967.
SE Osceola St
Woodlawn Park
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Flagler and St. Lucie Avenues
SE Detroit Ave
Haney
Circle
EAST STUART BALL FIELDS
SE Denver Ave
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SW Camden Ave
SW Akron Ave
Shepard
Park
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SW California Ave
SW Ocean Blvd
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Two of Stuart’s oldest structures.
CURRENTLY SPONSORED
S Colorado Ave
Sailfish
Circle
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SW JJ Way
SW Albany Way
SW Atlanta Ave
SW Federal Hwy
SW Atlanta Ave
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COMMUNITY CHURCH/WOODMEN HALL
Along 3rd St.