Aerial of grassland running to horizon
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Photographic Record Card reads: "River of Grass, North Prong of Shark River." Distant, aerial view of water running through "river of grass".
Aerial view of Flamingo Visitor Center
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of Flamingo Visitor Center and parking lot with marina on the background. Polyester Copy Negative.
Aerial view of area cleared for jetport
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of area cleared for Jetport and surrounding grasslands; Locality: Big Cypress.
Aerial view of shoreline and water
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of curving shoreline and water; "East Cape". Locality: East Cape.
Airboat on canal near bank
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of airboat near bank on waterway; "NPS air boat in which the trip was made, anchored in Flamingo Canal adjacent to Brown's Fishing Camp".
Boat on water, June 1958
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of boat in background near mangroves; mangrove tree in foreground; "Mangroves, scenic shot with boat in distance, also root structure".
Building surrounded by trees, Flamingo, circa 1970
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of building surrounded by trees; "Photos of Flamingo Concession".
Cars parked down either side of road
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View down road framed by overhanging trees with cars parked on either side; "Royal Palm".
Close-up of American Bittern
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Wildlife. Close up of American Bittern. ANHINGA TRAIL - "Located in Royal Palm Hammock near the Homestead entrance, is one of the most popular wildlife shows in the park. From the paths and bridge-like boardwalks of the swampy trails, visitors are promised views of droves of alligators basking in the sun as well as the beautiful long-tailed anhinga, a skilled 'fisherman,' feasting on the profusion of freshwater fish that fill the watery sloughs of the Royal Palm area."
Close-up of Cuthbert Creek
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Cuthbert Creek, looking toward Cuthbert Lake, shows barrier made of limbs cut from overhanging mangrove, April 17, 1940. n=1; 4 x 6; B&W. Acquired from South Florida Water Management Dist. via Michael Slayton.
Close-up of cactus
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of cactus in front of tree with orchid growing on tree; "Cactus-ceres - Flamingo Area; with orchid".
Close-up of dried mud during drought
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up vie of dried mud with remains of plants which sank in when mud was wet; "Periphyton". Includes two negatives.
Close-up of small Palm Hammock
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of Palm Hammock, several other hammocks dot the grasslands in the background; "Palm hammocks near Ochopee Fl. This is the Cabbage Palmetto of Cabbage Tree".
Cocopalms, Cape Sable, April 1947
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of Cocopalms at Cape Sable.
Columns at Flamingo Visitor Center
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of columns at Flamingo Visitor Center with tourists on ramp and crossing under pathway. Note reads: VISITOR CENTERS - "Unusual piling support the Flamingo Visitor Center high above ground, protecting the museum, restaurant, and shops from the destructive forces of high tides and hurricanes that might threaten portions of the Everglades National Park during the off-hurricane season."
Crew working on Anhinga Trail with steamroller
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of working crew at Anhinga Trail. Date unknown. Photo mounted on cardboard. Kodak Safety Film Photo Source: National Park Service Keywords: Anhinga Trail.
Date of completion sign on hand railing, Royal Palm, circa 1972
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of date of completion sign on handrailing on the edge of a path, and pond in the background.
Dead mangroves from storm, November 1938
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of dead mangroves, some down in water, some standing; Spring 1938; "Mangrove killed by 1935 storm and little recovery". Polyester Copy Negative.
Distant aerial of Sandy Key
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of Sand Key. Kodak Safety Film.
Distant grove of yucca plants
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of grove of Yucca.
Distant view of Miami skyline
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of Miami skyline; "Miami from 100 feet above Biscayne Bay".
Distant view of parked cars
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of building with cars and trucks parked around it; "Everglades Park Co., power plant, Flamingo". Four negatives connected.
Dredge lifting out of water
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of dredge being lifted out of water-open grass in background.
Duck in water and elevated trail, Royal Palm, circa 1970
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of duck in pond in foreground, and visitors standing on elevated trail in background.
Elevated buildings and cars parked underneath buildings, Flamingo, circa 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, frontal view of elevated buildings and park employees' cars parked underneath buildings and in parking lot in foreground; "On-the-job quarters: Flamingo". Polyester Copy Negative.
Elevated trail with screening attached below railings, May 1967
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of elevated trail with screening attached below railings and an elevated "Viewing" platform; from report of Constance Layne, 16 May 1967, "Hurricane Donna repairs".
Employee picture, Pine Island, November 1958
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Group picture - employees, Pine Island.
Exterior portion of headquarters, Headquarters, Parachute Key, August 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of exterior portion of headquarters; "Portion of completed exterior Headquarters, Parachute Key".
Fallen trees in parking lot of visitor center
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of side of Visitor Center at Flamingo with downed trees and mud on walkway; person in background; 00 Oct 1960. Caption reads: "Mud at Flamingo".
Fisherman pulling big tarpon out of water, March 1962
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of fisherman pulling big tarpon out of water from boat. "Tarpon Fishing".
Four birds feeding near shore
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of three birds in shallows, feeding, at least one is a spoonbill, a fourth bird is just landing.
Group of girls with deer antler
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of a group of girls examining deer antler.
Hammock toward grasslands, 1969
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View from hammock toward grasslands.
Hardwood hammock, Paradise Key, 1968
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of hardwood hammock vegetation, and royal palms in background; "Paradise Key; M. Harriott".
Hurricane damage, 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Color print. View of hurricane damage to a building.
Hurricane damage, Flamingo, 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Color print. View of hurricane damage to building. Flamingo.
Little blue heron in shallows
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of little blue heron entering water from bank.
Main desk with ranger pointing to something on wall for visitors, Main Visitor Center, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of main desk with ranger pointing to something on wall for visitors; "The Visitor Center is an orientation point designed to help people understand what they are about to see on their visit to the park.A seven minute program in an auditorium utilizing color slides is available. An attendant is also present to give additional information."
Man giving speech at podium
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Man giving speech at podium
Man releasing turkey from box
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of man standing near back of station wagon releasing turkey from box; "Turkey Release".
Man with two small children leaving, Main Visitor Center, September 3 1961
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of man with two small children leaving V. C.--through windows more patrons can be seen; "Many visitors use the orientation facilities at the park visitor center".
Mangrove islands across Lostman's River, circa 1969
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of Mangrove islands.
Mangroves overhanging calm waterway
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Photographic Record Card reads: Thru mangroves to Cuthbert Lake." View of waterway weaving through mangroves.
Marina, circa 1955
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of Marina, building on shore, garage with cars in background, banks protected with sandbags.
Mostly dried up waterway with tracks in muck
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of mostly dried up waterway with tracks in muck; "water conditions".
One story home with car parked in carport, Pine Island, circa 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, frontal view of one story home with car parked in carport and driveway in foreground.
Palm hammock, Loop Road
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of palm hammock; "West boundary south of Loop Road". Locality: Loop Road.
Palm trees and smaller bushes on lawn, circa 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of palm trees and bushes on lawn of building in background.
Palm trees with marina in background, Flamingo, circa 1970
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of palm trees in foreground, and marina in background. Polyester Copy Negative.
Park employee pointing to 'M-66 staffing' poster, Visitor Center, December 1 1967
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of park employee pointing to 'M-66 staffing' poster; "Admin. Training Session". Polyester Copy Negative.
Park employee talking to visitors, Gumbo Limbo Trail, circa 1955
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
close up view of park employee talking to visitors; "Ernst Christensen, chief Naturalist guiding group through Gumbo Limbo". Polyester Copy Negative.
Park employee, Connie Toops, pushing canoe from bank and holding pole in water, Royal Palm, April 1 1975
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View from side of woman in park uniform pushing canoe from bank and holding pole in water with left hand; "Launching of cypress canoe-Connie Toops".
Park employees and guest at the dedication of the new Visitor Center, Main Visitor Center, 1961
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up side view of park employees and guest at the dedication of the new Visitor Center and Headquarters buildings.
Park visitor kneeling next to plaque, Royal Palm
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of park visitor kneeling next to Royal Palm plaque.
Parked cars in parking lot, Visitor Center, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of parked cars in lot in front of visitor center; "Heavy camping use when Allin was Supt. Campers were allowed to camp anywhere space was available for a time".
Parking area with fence, Shark Valley, circa 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of parking area with fence separating background of trees and road.
Pine trees with burnt trunks
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Slightly out of focus view of pine trees, burnt trunks; plants below appear healthy Locality: Photo Source: Keywords: Fire; Trees.
Pond with visitor center in background, Royal Palm Visitor Center, January 31 1969
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of pond in foreground and Royal Palm Visitor Center in background; "Royal Palm V.C., f 11, 1/100, Pan X, ASA 64".
President Truman driving car, December 6 1947
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
President Truman driving convertible with two star admiral and one army officer as passengers, crowd in background.
President Truman standing at podium addressing crowd at dedication ceremony, December 6 1947
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of President Truman standing at podium addressing crowd at dedication ceremony.
Procession of five boats in water, June 1958
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of procession of five boats in water; "Boat-a-cade underway".
Remains of house after hurricane
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of remains of house amid much water, person by house; 00 Oct 1960. Caption reads: "Campground, Flamingo. Camptenders residence in foreground."
Road damage by Hurricane Donna, 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of road damage by Hurricane Donna.
Roads curving through houses in neighborhood, Everglades City, circa 1945
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of roads curving through houses in neighborhood, car parked on street.
Runway at Everglades jetport
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of Everglades Jetport Runway. Date unknown. Kodachrome Transparency Photo Source: National Park Service Keywords: Jetport.
Senator Holland talking on telephone while ranger Robert E. Cook lookjs on, Flamingo, December 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of man (Sen. Holland?) talking on "100,000 telephone of the inter-county telephone system, first call made by Sen. Holland"; Ranger Robert E. Cook looks on; 00 Dec 1965 Locality: Flamingo Photo Source: Keywords: Dignitaries; Park Employees.
Shelter launching area
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of shelter launching area. Kodachrome Transparency Photo Source: National Park Service Keywords:.
Shore from water, Flamingo, November 1938
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of shore from water, truck parked near shore, small building in left proper, boat tied up at right proper; "Flamingo, Cape Sable" Locality: Flamingo.
Site of new nature trail, aerial view, Flamingo, 1958
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of Flamingo area, site of new nature trail.
Small stand of trees in grassland
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of grasses and small trees, water in foreground; "Looking S. from Ingraham Highway 1 mile West of S. Turn. Note surface water and cypress growth".
Superintendent, Warren Hamilton, at podium speaking to people seated on lawn chairs, circa 1955
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View from behind of man at podium speaking to people seated on lawn chairs; "Warren Hamilton, Supt. at training session; Jack Dodd, Asst. Supt. standing".
Table, box and map of the park on the porch of a building, Shark Valley, circa 1970
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of table, box and map of the park on the porch of a building in the background.
Topless palm at end of dirt road
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of dirt road, at end of road is a topless palm in sawgrass; "End of Ingraham Highway".
Trees and branches spanning water
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of water with trees and branches in foreground; "#17 Effie Knowles, et al, lands on island in Sec 4, T 595, R 32 E. Land covered with water at mean high tide as far in as we could see".
Trees in heart of hammock
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of tree trunks in depths of hammock; circa 1964; "Heart of hammock, Gumbo Limbo trees". One original print and 3 copies.
Truck pulling trailer with air boat in parade, Homestead, circa 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of truck pulling trailer with air boat in parade. Color print.
Two men wearing hard hats
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of two men wearing hard hats standing by flatbed truck with Glades buggy on it.
Uncle Steve Roberts, with white beard wearing suspenders, Flamingo, circa 1944
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of old man with white beard wearing suspenders; "Uncle Steve Roberts, Flamingo Inhabitants"; c.1944; Locality: Flamingo Photo Source: Keywords: People.
Various views of area for jetport
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Various views of signs at gate of jetport site and bulldozed land; 1969. Locality: Big Cypress.
Various views of owl in tree
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of owls or land snails; 1969; Locality: Big Cypress.
View of Hurricane Betsy
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of Hurricane Betsy; "4:06 p.m. center about 8 n.m. N. W. of Key West. South is top of picture".
View of four egrets
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of four egrets, two in water, two on shore. Polyester Copy Negative.
View of park visitors on boats
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of park visitors on boats. Date unknown. Photo mounted on cardboard. Kodak Safety Film Photo Source: National Park Service Keywords: park visitors.
View of plane taking off
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of amphibious plane taking off; "Chalk Flying Service taking off from 2 Island Bay". Four prints.
View of royal palms in hammock
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Interior view of hammock from large Royal Palms.
Visitor and park ranger on Shark Valley tower
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of visitor and park employee looking over railing of Shark Valley tower.
Visitors Center, hurricane Donna, Flamingo
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Visitors center after Donna; ENP - flamingo.
Visitors disembark from tour boat
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of visitors disembarking from top of ENP Tour Boat.
Visitors on Shark Valley tower
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of visitors on Shark Valley Tower.
Visitors seated at tables next to large glass window in restaurant, Flamingo, circa 1970
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of visitors seated at tables next to large glass window in restaurant, Florida Bay in background.
Visitors seated on parked tour tram, 1975
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, view of visitors seated on parked tour tram.
Walkway between visitor center and restaurant
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Walkway between Flamingo visitor's center and restaurant; palm tree to left. n=1, 3x5, B&W.
Water birds alighting on island
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of wading bird rookery along the East River.
Water in foreground with buildings and open structure over the water, Flamingo, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view across water in foreground of buildings and open structure over the water; "N.P.S. Boat basin and shelter". Polyester Copy Negative.
Water with building and docks in the distance, Everglades City, 1973
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of building with water in foreground; "Everglades City ranger station". Polyester Copy Negative.
Water with grasses
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of water with grasses; palm trees in distance.
Waterway lined by hammocks, East River Rookery, April 4 1947
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of waterway lined by hammocks, and large tree limb projecting out of water in foreground; "Mrs Grant; East River Rookery, Everglades Nat'l Park".
Woman seated on ground petting a fawn, October 22 1938
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of woman seated on ground petting a fawn; 22 Oct 1938; "The National Park Spirit of Friendliness. Is here charmingly portrayed, where a park tourist and a native fawn are mutually happy in their chance acquaintance. No occasion for fear of people is known among the native wild life; this feature of national parks is 'something new under the sun', and one of their most attractive features."
Wood slats lying in flooded grassland
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of hurricane Betsy damage to trail structure.
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