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Nemo on the Tomoka: 1890s
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 4:22pm.
Florida circa 1890s. "Boating on the Tomoka." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative by William Henry Jackson, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.
The Sirens of Florida
Submitted by EvenSteven on Sat, 02/27/2010 - 12:00am.
Had a stricter dress code than their Greek counterparts although the lead Siren seems to be ready to show a little scandalous ankle.
A modern Odysseus passes the island of the sirens.
Submitted by Stevie on Fri, 02/19/2010 - 1:11pm.
Unfortunately, this time it seems as though the crew has decided to pay a visit.
Mirror Image
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Fri, 02/19/2010 - 4:48am.
Hey guys, if you look at the reflection you can almost see her ankles!
Finding Nemo
Submitted by willc on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 9:48pm.
I wonder if Disney's designers found photos of the Nemo when they were putting the Adventureland Jungle Cruise together. The resemblance is pretty striking.
S.S. Alligator
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 5:49pm.
A nice selection of mascots aboard. I suppose they're full of holes. And thank goodness you don't need a stack of firewood anymore to take your launch out on the river.
Then and Now
Submitted by Pete on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 5:25pm.
That's Florida, but could easily be a scene from "The African Queen." I'm guessing someone from the 1890s wouldn't even recognize the Tomoka today.
[Below, the Tomoka today. - Dave]
Looking for Kate
Submitted by RDown3657 on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 5:01pm.
I swear, that's Humprey Bogart guiding the African Queen.
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