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Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

The Riddle House was built from 1904-1905 in West Palm Beach. It is known as the "City House" or the "Painted Lady" and was the residence of the first city manager of West Palm Beach.

The Riddle House at Yesteryear Village.

The Riddle House at Yesteryear Village.

The Riddle House at Yesteryear Village.

The Texaco Station. "Small gas stations in Florida in the early 1900s were traditionally located on a corner. Unlike the gas stations of today, they not only filled your car with gas but also sold bait, candy and did car repairs. No self service here!"

The Texaco Station at Yesteryear Village.

Gas pump at the Texaco Station.

Meter on a gas pump at the Texaco Station.

Gas pump at the Texaco Station.

Gas pump at the Texaco Station.

Gas pump at the Texaco Station.

Vending machine for PepsiCola at the Texaco Station.

Gas tank at the Texaco Station.

Gas tank at the Texaco Station.

Delivery truck at the Texaco Station.

Delivery truck at the Texaco Station.

Oil well pump jack at the Texaco Station.

Hulen Tuzcu Oil Company, Florida Well #1.

This church was built around 1893 in Crystal River. "Rural churches in the late 19th century Florida were religious, social and often town meeting centers, and served as the hub of activity for the local townspeople."

The church at Yesteryear Village.

Interior of the church at Yesteryear Village.

Interior of the church at Yesteryear Village.

Interior of the church at Yesteryear Village.

Pews in the church at Yesteryear Village.

 

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