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	Entrance to the DeSoto National Memorial Park in Bradenton, Florida.
	View of the Manatee River.
	View of the shore.
	View of the shore.
	View of the shore.
	Historical marker.
	Detailed view of a historical marker which reads, "Near here, Hernando DeSoto with his men landed May 30, 1539 and began his march westward to the Mississippi River. This marker commemorates the 400th anniversary of his arrival on the shores of Florida."
	Artist's interpretation of DeSoto's arrival.
	Artist's interpretation of DeSoto's arrival.
	Historical marker at the ruins of the tabby house.
	Detailed view of tabby house ruins. Tabby is a type of inexpensive cement made from local materials. First, shells were collected and heated until they began to break down. The burnt shells were then ground into lime pouder. The lime was mixed with sand, whole shells, and water to form cement. The tabby house was built in 1843 by William H. Shaw from Point Comfort, Virginia.
	Detailed view of tabby house ruins.
	Detailed view of tabby house ruins.
	Detailed view of tabby house ruins.
	Detailed view of tabby house ruins.

 

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