Saint Johns River Historical Society, Inc.
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The Astor Bridge on SR 40

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Astor Bridge today 2012

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Two different views of the old Astor Bridge.

People and Places through the Years

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Still today, the fishing and trapping of Blue Crabs are a revenue for many, supplying markets and restuarants along the River.

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The water hyacenths along the River still pose a problem, the state keeps in under control.

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Sunset and morning mist on the River is still a wonderful site.

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Volusia Bar Today, once lined all along the banks with boats, now sits peaceful and abandoned. Storms have caused the small community to fall.

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Entrance to Volusia bar Fish Camp - Early 1940's

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trolling on wildcat lake over 100's years ago.

Copy of the Original St. Johns River Lighthouse

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Hilma Dillard George's Old Coffee Grinder , along with an original Copy of the Yearling, with inscription to her Dad, Barney Dillard, from Marjoried Kennan Rawlings. Displayed at the Pioneer Settlement, Barberville.
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