The Marco Island Historical Society (MIHS) is partnering with the University of North Carolina—Greensboro to bring you the Marco Memory Project.
There are currently thousands of photographs in the MIHS collections with limited context, unidentified people, places, or events. Help the MIHS identify the people, places, dates, and happenings pictured and be recognized in the next issue of Coastal Breeze News.
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- Photos Courtesy of the Marco Island Historical Society | (From Left to Right) Donna Jarka, Mary Ann Firthian, Carol Massura, and Judy Curtain, members of the Juliets from The Summit House in front of the Church of God on a historic tour with Betsy Perdichizzi and Cindy Anderson. Identifications by Arlene Riegel.
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- Photos Courtesy of the Marco Island Historical Society | Charlie White, Commodore of S.A.M.I. in 1987, enjoying a meal at the first stop of the Sailing Association of Marco Island’s Valentines & Lovers Cruise (February, ca. 1992). The woman next to him is believed to be his wife. Identification by Lee Oldershaw.
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- Photos Courtesy of the Marco Island Historical Society | Robert Mackle (Far Left) with Bank President Alfred “Al” Roepstorff (2nd From Right), celebrating the “bricklaying” for the First Bank of Marco Island (January 21, 1970). Identification by Marv Needles.
To see more photos, this project can be viewed on the Marco Island Historical Society’s Facebook page. Thank you for your interest in saving Marco Island’s history!
Send your submissions to collections@themihs.org.
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