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S2 Ep2220: HISTORICALLY ST. PETE Rui Farias: Alligators, Tourism & Strange Historical Moments
In this episode of HISTORICALLY ST. PETE, St. Petersburg Museum of History's Rui Farias talks about alligator history and lore in Florida and here.The St. Petersburg Museum of History's archives preserve the city's golden era of 20th-century tourism, featuring vintage alligator postcards and photographs. These items highlight early roadside attractions like the St. Pete Alligator Farm (opened in 1918) and Bill Carpenter's downtown Royal Palm Gift and Alligator Shop. Alligator Postcards in the Museum's CollectionThe museum holds historical postcards and archival photos detailing the prominent…
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