Punta Gorda (Images of America) However, it was not until the late 19th century, when cattle ranchers and homesteaders descended upon the area, that things began to develop. Once the South Florida Railroad made Punta Gorda its southernmost stop, down came land developers
| TITLE | : | Punta Gorda (Images of America) |
| AUTHOR | : | |
| RATING | : | 4.50 (971 Votes) |
| ASIN | : | 073856799X |
| FORMAT TYPE | : | Paperback |
| PAGES | : | 128 Pages |
| PUBLISH | : | 2009-07-15 |
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Punta Gorda is a historic waterfront town located in Southwest Florida where the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor meet on the Gulf of Mexico. The area was first occupied by Native Americans and later discovered in the 1500s by Ponce de Leon while searching for the Fountain of Youth. However, it was not until the late 19th century, when cattle ranchers and homesteaders descended upon the area, that things began to develop. Once the South Florida Railroad made Punta Gorda its southernmost stop, down came land developers and wealthy vacationers, including Cornelius Vanderbilt, who invested in the regal Hotel Punta Gorda. Among the town's early pioneers were George Brown, an African American shipbuilder and landowner who was also known as Florida's first equal opportunity employer; Albert Waller Gilchrist, who played a key role in Punta Gorda's early fishing and railroad industry; and Robert
EDITORIAL :
About the Author
Using historic images and accounts, Ann M. O'Phelan and Scot Shively of the Blanchard House Museum of African American History and Culture, along with the Punta Gorda Historical Society, recreate the fascinating, early years of Punta Gorda.
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