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.
Protective clothing, fire safety
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of man in fire fighting gear with second man in ordinary clothes beside him; "Protective clothing including smoke mask".
Group of men clearing field
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of a group of men clearing a field; "At work".
Mangrove islands surrounded by water
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of mangrove islands surrounded by water, land on horizon; " A part of the Florida Keys above Key Largo, east of the causeway showing a dwarf form of red mangrove (rhizophara mangle)".
Spanish moss on cypress with water surrounding, Tamiami Trail, April 4 1937
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of Spanish moss on cypress-water on left proper of picture and in foreground; "A lagoon along Tamiami Trail"; three pictures are cropped differently, one has marks on front indicating a 5 X 7 " cropping. "Lagoon in the Everglades. Spanish Moss." #48; 04 Apr 1937. "Everglades. Lagoon in the Everglades-- Spanish Moss."
Dense grove of pines with air plants
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of grove of trees with air plants, near bank of river with water in lower right proper foreground; "Epiphytic (air plants) plants growing on cypress trees".
Mouth of creek seen through trees
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
West Lake Creek; looking into mouth of creek. from point about 100 feet from West Lake. end of creek; April 17, 1940. n=1; 4 x 6; B&W. Acquired from South Florida Water Management Dist. via Michael Slayton.
Group of various palms in grassland
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of a group of a variety of palms Locality: Unknown Photo Source: National Park Service Key Words:.
Banana trees, Cane Patch, 1947
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of banana trees.
Palms with blackened trunks and dry grass, west of Krome Avenue, April 1947
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
"Devastation of fire West of Krome Ave". View of palms with blackened trunks and dry grass.
Prairies and hammocks, aerial views, south of Tamiami Trail, April 1947
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of prairies and hammocks of south Tamiami Trail. Locality: South of Tamiami Trail.. Polyester copy negative.
East River Rookery, East River, April 1947
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant aerial view of a East River Rookery.
Waterways, aerial view, Tarpon Bay, April 1947
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of waterways.
Path winding through Matheson Hammock
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View from walkway through Matheson Hammock of coconut and royal palms.
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".
Red dwarf mangroves dotting wetland
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of red mangroves scattered through water with grasses between them, hammocks in background; "Mangrove Swamp and hammock near Flamingo Road; Red Mangrove, the tree that walks". INTER POSITIVE.
Four seated men on outdoor platform including President Truman, December 6 1947
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of four seated men on outdoor platform including President Truman and a Five Star Admiral.
President Truman standing at podium, December 6 1947
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of President Truman standing at podium, rest of people on platform also standing, photographers in foreground. Polyester Copy Negative.
President Truman shaking hands with a man, December 6 1947
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of President Truman (in hat) shaking hands with a man--two star admiral in background.
Dilapidated shack in grass
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of decrepit shack with man in front; 03 Aug 1948; "#8 Walter Hamilton cistern, Lostmans River".
Men in truck towing boat
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of park employees in back of Bill Roberts truck and towing boat after hurricane of 1948. Locality: Two miles NE West Lake on Ingram Hwy. Photo Source: DBB.
Two rangers holding up deer hide, November 1948
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of two rangers holding up deer hide, another hide hangs over tree in foreground; "Fresh deer hides found in isolated hammock by airboat patrol."
Coot Bay Ranger Station, aerial view, Coot Bay Ranger Station, 1950
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of Coot Bay Ranger Station from the West.
Wood Ibis taking off, East River Rookery, East River, January 1950
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of East River Rookery - Wood Ibis taking off. American Egret hold. Locality: East River.
Turkey Vulture in flight, March 1950
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
BP Note reads: "Turkey Vulture in Flight." Close up of against background of a cloudy sky; Corner missing, upper rt. proper of photograph.
River with many water plants with hammock in the distance, March 1950
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
"Scene in Northern section of Park." Distant view of hammock, river with many water plants in center of photo running across diagonally and grasses in foreground.
South view of Dusenbury Creek
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Slightly out of focus view of tree lined waterway; "Dusenbury Creek. Taken about 200 yds S. of N. 26 and looking S" Locality: Dusenbury Creek.
Distant view of small shack in trees
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of small shack and boat in trees; " Picture taken on N. W. tip of the key at about the same point as # 32 but looking N. E. A fisherman's shack, drying nets and boat which can be seen." Locality: Buoy Key.
Aerial of rivers running through trees
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Photographic Record Card reads: " Headwaters of Shark River" Aerial view of waterway running through grasslands, trees at top of photo.
Aerial view of shoreline and water
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of curving shoreline and water; "East Cape". Locality: East Cape.
Flock of black skimmers over lake
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of large flock of birds flying over water with trees in background; "Flight of black skimmers over lake".
Aerial view of island rookery
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of small island with birds; "Birds at Cuthbert Lake". Locality: Cuthbert Lake Rookery.
Branches of river spreading through grass
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Photographic Record Card reads: "Headwaters of Shark River." Aerial view of tree lined waterways running through grasslands.
View of cloudy sky above prairie
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Photographic Record Card reads: "Scene in North end of park" Distant view of palm trees across grassy prairie with clouds in sky.
Director Demaatay observing nature, Anhinga Trail, October 1951
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up side view of park employee observing nature from Anhinga Trail; "Director Demaatay at Anhinga Trail". Polyester copy negative.
Two men walking on beach
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of two men walking on beach with water and trees in background; "Tip of Southern peninsula in Sec. 3, Twp. 57, R. 31, Tract No. 7".
Little blue heron wading through shallows
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Photographic Record Card: "Anhinga Trail." Close up view of Little Blue Heron in the water with a mangrove background.
Man viewing stand of royal palms, Homestead, January 2 1954
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of man viewing stand of royal palms; "Royal Palms, Homestead, Fla".
Park employees and visitors posing for photograph, 1957
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Frontal view of park employee and visitors posing for photograph in front of palm trees.
Park service turning boat at dock, Flamingo, December 20 1957
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of park service turning boat the "Wood Ibis" with folding chairs on deck and awning up at dock. A second boat is in front of boat.
Motel room, December 20 1957
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of interior of motel room, twin beds, chair, desk etc.
Royal Palm Visitor Center, aerial view, Royal Palm, 1958
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of Royal Palm, Visitor Center parking area and trails.
Aerial view of Shark River
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of Shark River, trees in foreground, river bending away toward horizon; "Aerial-Shark River".
Park ranger talking to visitors, Flamingo marina, June 1958
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of park ranger talking to visitors with water and boats in background; "Candid shot of visitors and rangers at Flamingo marina".
Boats docked to piers, Flamingo, June 1958
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of boats docked to piers, and building in background; "Boating Marina at Flamingo".
Park employee pointing out plant to visitors, June 1958
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of park employee pointing out plant to visitors; "Naturalist guiding visitors on nature trail describing wonders".
Patrol boat leaving large wake
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of patrol boat on waterway, leaving large wake, trees along shore in background; "Patrol craft 'Prowler' underway".
Sidewalk and Visitor Center, Flamingo, June 1958
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of sidewalk in foreground and the Flamingo Visitor Center in background; "Visitor Center and Restaurant Bldg. at Flamingo".
Water gauge showing low water level
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of water gauge at 4:20; "Water table 11-24-59".
Coral reef display
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of a display sectioned off by a rope; Key Largo Coral Reef Preserve Dedication. Kodak Safety Film. Polyester Copy Negative.
Hurricane damage to building, 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Color print. View of hurricane damage to building.
Road crew cleaning after hurricane
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of road crew cleaning up hurricane damage.
Damage to buildings, trees, and dock
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of damage to trees, buildings and docks.
Hurricane damage, Flamingo staff housing, 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Color prints. View of damage to building. Flamingo staff housing.
Men looking at hurricane damage, Flamingo dock, 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Color print. View of men looking at hurricane damage to building. Flamingo dock.
Building on stilts, Shark Valley, September 1961
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, side view of building on stilts with car parked under building. Polyester Copy Negative.
Building on stilts, Shark Valley, October 1961
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, side view of building on stilts with gravel area in foreground, and hammock in background. Polyester Copy Negative.
Soldiers carrying flag past audience, Main Visitor Center, December 9 1961
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up frontal view of soldiers carrying flag past audience.
Exposed rocks along shoreline
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of shoreline and exposed rock showing lowered water level of waterway; "Drought, 7 mile tower road".
Driftwood branches in water
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of dead tree branches and trunks in water.
Man and woman in park uniforms with open box of baby sea turtles, 1963
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of man and woman in park uniforms with open box of baby sea turtles; "Turtle Launching". Handwritten notation reads: E. Christensen, Gale Zimmer.
Sawgrass in shallow water, 1963
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of sawgrass in shallow water and small trees in foreground; sawgrass prairie and hammocks in background; "Wet season in the glades". Polyester Copy Negative.
Aerial view of canal and road
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of canal, road and large flat, square area near a building.
Formal photo of park rangers
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Formal photo of group of men in ranger uniforms, front row kneeling, back standing.
Young little green herons on branch
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Note reads: "Everglades. Immature Little Green Heron; National Park Service 1964."
Fire trucks and and cars pulling out of shopping center parking lot, October 8 1964
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of fire trucks and cars pulling out of shopping center parking lot-convertible with "Mrs. Flame" is second.
Fire hydrant service truck, October 8 1964
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of "fire hydrant service" truck, City of Miami; Fire/Rescue Demonstration; "Hydrant Maintenance Truck. Equipped with overhead crane of 8,000 lbs capacity, 30 foot extension and 350 foot radius. It normally is equipped with trailer compressor, jack hammers, and hand tools." Photo Source: Metro Dade Public Saftey Division
Hurricane damage to yard
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of hurricane damage to the house's yard.
Close-up view of road damaged
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of damaged roadway with man's hand and pen fro scale; "Surface failure 7 Mile Tower Road; Road was less than 3 months old when these pictures were taken."
Outside of ranger quarters
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of two water fountains, a garbage can and an wood paneled wall with opening; "Shark Valley tower entrance to comfort station, ranger quarters".
Gigantic fallen tree
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of hurricane Betsy damage to trail.
Park ranger helping children fish
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of ranger (Edward R.Carlson) helping child fish, a second child behind them; 1966; "Park Ranger coaching young fisherman".
House with a car parked in garage, Flamingo, March 23 1966
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, frontal view of a house and car parked in garage; "Quarters #22-Flamingo, Campground Residence". Polyester Copy Negative.
Trail destroyed by fallen tree
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of hurricane damage to trail.
Black bear with it's head in the front window of a car, Mahogany Hammock, June 11 1966
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of black bear with it's head in the front window of a car; "On main road between Mahogany Hammock and Pa-Hay-Okee overlook; by Dr. Richard Doepker".
Two views of exposed rocks during drought
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Four views showing exposed rock and small pond of water amidst sawgrass.
Waterway with exposed plants and rocks
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of waterway with exposed aquatic plants and rocks on either side.
Cormorants head with beak open, Anhinga Trail, Royal Palm, May 1967
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of cormorants head with beak open; "Cormorant-Anhinga Trail".
Hanging mural illustrating hammock and sawgrass landscapes, Main Visitor Center, September 1967
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, frontal view of hanging mural by Bernard P. Thomas (1918-1994) illustrating hammock and sawgrass landscapes. Polyester Copy Negative.
1967-09
A hanging mural illustrating the pine land, Main Visitor Center, September 1967
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, frontal view of a hanging mural by Bernard P. Thomas (1918-1994), illustrating the pine land, mangroves and hammock landscapes. Polyester Copy Negative.
1967-09
Park employees repairing trail after hurricane
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of park employees repairing hurricane damage to trail railing.
Men and women in both civilian clothes and park service uniforms, Headquarters, Parachute Key, December 1 1967
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Formal group photo taken near headquarters of men and women in both civilian clothes and park service uniforms; Notes on back list some names including Park Supt. Roger Allin.
Narrow gravel road through hammock, Royal Palms, Paradise Key, 1968
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of narrow gravel road through hammock; "R.P. Paradise Key; M. Harriott".
Park ranger and five other individuals on stern of small boat, December 30 1968
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of park ranger and five other individuals on stern of small boat called "Tortuga", one man is using a hand held movie camera; 30 Dec 1968.
Hammock toward grasslands, 1969
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View from hammock toward grasslands.
Picnic area with trailer
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of picnic area with car and trailer in background, Palm 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".
Man beside osprey nest
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of Osprey nest in center of field with man approaching it. Polyester Copy Negative.
Person on airboat in slough, aerial view, December 1969
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, aerial view of person seated on airboat in small waterway.
Person on airboat in small waterway, aerial view, December 1969
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, aerial view of man seated on airboat in small waterway with hammock in background.
Person on airboat in slough, December 1969
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, side view of man seated on airboat in small waterway with mangroves in foreground and background.
Visitor seated on bench, Flamingo, December 1969
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, side view of visitor seated on bench next to parked bicycles and observing sunset and water in background.
Person on airboat in slough, aerial view, December 1969
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, aerial view of person seated on airboat in small waterway.
Parking area, Shark Valley, March 4 1972
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of parking area, thatched chickee in background, three cars; "Shark Valley Parking Area".
Man painting hammock and grassland
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of man painting picture of hammock and grasslands; 25 Sep 1972. Caption reads: "Volunteer in the Parks Program - The Artist in the Park program is one of many made possible by the Volunteer in the Parks Program. Volunteers set up their easel along the Park Road and Interpretive Trails, painting scenery, answering questions, and overall, increasing the appreciation of the Park to the visitor. Twenty-seven volunteers are presently working on the park rolls." An additional caption reads: PICTURE 8: Volunteers in the Parks Program in Everglades National is quite successful. 'VIP' Leroy Ball paints a scene on the Anhinga Trail as visitors in back of him look on".
Environmental bus parked on gravel
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Note reads: "Shark Valley Environmental Education Program - The environmental van was painted by local high school art classes and is being used to transport supplies needed in the Glades program which involves busing inner-city children from Miami to the wilds of the Shark Valley. Additional equipment, such as the van, and increased staffing is necessary to adequately meet the needs of the present program and to increase the program to meet the demands of interested schools throughout Dade County. PICTURE 3: Dividers in Shark Valley parking lot extremely hazardous to a visitor who might step on one of the spikes and tires of visitors' cars. Dividers will not remain stationary in the loose gravel. A paved parking area could be striped eliminating the hazard. Van used by Park personnel."
Man in hardhat talking to a group of children seated on grass, March 1973
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of man in hardhat talking to a group of children seated on grass, pickup truck in background; "Environmental Education".
Park-goers on trail
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of group of visitors on trail near Royal Palm; "Launching of Charlie Cypress".
Park employees observing canoe training, December 16 1975
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of park employees observing something outside of photograph.
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