This iron kettle with a star on its lid was used at the old DeFuniak Hotel on Baldwin Avenue.
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Hoe
The hand-forged hoe pictured above was typical of those made and used in Walton County. [Accession No. 2002-11-9: Donated by James E. Moore]
Continue readingHorseshoe
The photograph shows a typical horseshoe. [Accession No. 2002-11-8: Donated by James E. Moore]
Continue readingWater Pump
Water pumps similar to the one shown here were used throughout Walton County before modern plumbing was available. [Accession No. 2002-11-7: Donated by James E. Moore]
Continue readingSmall Bore Rifle Targets
Rifle targets such as that pictured below were distributed by King & Company, a general merchandise store at the corner of Baldwin Avenue and 6th Street. The building still stands. [Accession No. 2015-6-1: Donated by Stephen McBroom]
Continue readingGold-plated Horseshoe
This gold-plated horseshoe belonged to W. C. Jones’ Tennessee Walking Horse in the 1970s. Mr. Jones was the founder of the Tom Thumb convenience stores that are a major employer throughout the Walton and Okaloosa counties area. [Donated by James E. Moore]
Continue readingBottle Cap Machine
This machine was used to apply caps to bottles. [Donated by Robert Habbard]
Continue readingShoeshine Box
Walker H. Habbard, who resided at 314 W. C. Currington Road in Ponce de Leon, built this shoeshine box. [Donated by Robert Habbard]
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This one-gallon gas can features a handle and spring trigger. [Donated by Robert Habbard]
Continue readingOil Can
[Donated by Robert Habbard]
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