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]
The First National Bank clock was placed in service in 1924 but, by 2010, had fallen into disrepair. A group from the Walton County Heritage Association, led by former president Ken Little, developed a campaign to pay for the repair of the clock. Those who donated to the campaign were… Continue reading
This doll was purchased in Walton County. The following quote is from an article that was included with the doll: “German dolls are more popular with collectors than any other group one can study. These are the dolls our mothers and the older ones of us played with as children…. Continue reading
The photographs below show the construction of the United States Post Office that was at the corner of Nelson Avenue and 7th Street. It is now a private building. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [Accession Nos. 2010-9-1 through 2010-9-14: Donated by… Continue reading
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]
This walking stick was made from turkey legs. Walking sticks similar to this were popular during the 1930s. [Donated by James E. Moore]
Attorney James E. (Jim) Moore was an author and character actor who appeared at many local functions. The ashtray pictured was given to him on November 21, 1963, in appreciation for his presentation before Gulf Power Company’s Management Club. To open his talk, Jim related a humorous story he heard… Continue reading
The R.E.L. McCaskill Co. published a promotional booklet in 1920 called “The Road to Health, Happiness and Prosperity.” The booklet interlaced facts and photographs with folksy prose designed to lure farmers and ranchers to Walton County. The inside cover featured a photograph of his home on Circle Drive. “Our interest… Continue reading
Uncle Blue Colvin was up from the bay country last week and gave us a graphic description of the scene at Grayton Beach during the storm. He staid in his house until the waves began washing in the front door when he opened the doors and windows and bid it… Continue reading
This book was compiled by a committee of people whose families lived in the former Alice Creek and New Hope communities until the early 1940s. The two villages and the surrounding area were confiscated by the United States government for use by Eglin Field. The families received nominal amounts for… Continue reading
