1943 Willys Jeep – 1950s Hotchkiss M201

March 8, 2019March 8, 2019Chris and Carol Leave a comment

This beautifully restored Jeep from World War II is on display at the Fernandina Beach airport terminal lobby. (Amelia Island, Florida)

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Wonderful attention to detail throughout – a stunning vehicle and a part of US-French history.

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Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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Jacksonville’s Airport – 1947

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I believe this image is from around 1947 – I’m not positive about the exact date but there are many signs that it’s at least the late 1940s. Eastern Air Lines operated DC-3’s until about 1953.

This picture was taken at a local Jacksonville hotel which had on display a series of historical photos of J’ville back in the day. The image is of an Eastern DC-3 parked on the ramp in front of the Imeson Control Tower at the Jacksonville Imeson Airport.

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This colorized postcard was made from that image and was a well-known postcard of the day depicting Jacksonville. I believe the title on the card is wrong as the airport was not known as the Jacksonville Municipal Airport post World War II.

Make note of the Sailor walking towards the building (lower left) – a common site around the airport as Jacksonville is a “Navy Town”.

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to stop by my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – Chris

Small Town America – Fernandina Beach

February 10, 2018February 10, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Classic small-town image – Peck High School completed in 1927. It was the only school on Amelia Island, Florida that taught grades 1-12 to African-American students. The good city of Fernandina Beach still uses this building and it is kept in excellent condition. It made for a beautiful picture today on this lovely warm Winter’s day.

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Celebrating Black History Month here on Amelia Island.

Thanks for stopping by!

Chris

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People that knew my mom… 1939

February 22, 2017February 23, 2017Chris and Carol 2 Comments

An unusual topic, but since I had recently scanned these images from one of my mom’s photo albums I felt I should do something with them. I can’t bring myself to simply just throw pictures away – as a photographer it doesn’t seem right. But why was I using up valuable(?) storage space on my PC for strangers? Well for one they did know my mom and were her friends and were important in her life. So, why not share them with you all – like facebook only the 1939 version.

What strikes me the most is just how similar these images are from 78 years ago to the images you see posted on social media today. Young 20-somethings goofing around in front of a camera and having fun together. Photography is a universal language that we all speak and understand and the people captured in the images “live” forever on film and in our minds.

All images are taken in and around New York City – except for a few, my mom was the photographer and shooting with her Kodak.