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Jewish Soldier Stationed in St. Thomas Writes Interesting Letter Home ~ 1942

Auctioned Items Available An archive of seven letters, written between October 10 and December 26, 1942, by a Jewish soldier from Brooklyn, who was stationed in St. Thomas, is up for sale. Frederick Goldman was in the Coast Guard and these insightful letters were written to his parents and sister, all of whom live in […]

Peter H. Thurland, A Jeweler of Distinction Passes Away ~ 1913

Peter H. Thurland Very rarely is a vintage photograph found with the name and profession of the subject in the picture! This image was discovered in the Royal Danish Museum’s collection in Denmark. Above is Mr. Thurland, a goldsmith and “much-respected citizen” from Christiansted, St. Croix. Goldsmith In 1907,  he was commissioned to make and […]

What Happened to Little Asta Lawaetz ~ 1915

The Lawaetz Family The Lawaetz family lived in a beautiful, stately home in Estate Little La Grange on St. Croix.  Carl Lawaetz, a Danish cattle farmer, purchased the property in 1896. He and his wife, Marie had seven children together shortly after their marriage, but only five survived to adulthood. One precious little daughter they lost […]

Charles Lindbergh, The Flier with the Eagle Eye ~ 1928

Colonel Charles Lindbergh It was a landmark occasion when the infamous aviator, Charles Lindbergh touched down on the western end of St. Thomas in the Spirit of St. Louis. ~ January 31, 1928. Cheering fans and hundreds of spectators greeted him when his plane slowed to a stop, becoming the second plane to ever land on the […]

How Fort Christian Became a National Registered Landmark ~ 1977

Fort Christian Under Governor Cyril King, Fort Christian became certified as a National Historic Landmark ~ 1977 He officially accepted a certificate and bronze plaque from the Department of the Interior formally designating the 300-year-old fort in St. Thomas a historic landmark. This drawing by the artist, Carlos Jeffs is available on eBay. To read […]

I’m Having a Lovely Time at Caneel Bay ~ 1985

Caneel Bay 1985 “We’re having a great time! This place is surely a tropical paradise. Today, we’re going to explore the island by jeep. The weather is simply beautiful!” This collectible is available on eBay. Have a look at other vintage postcards sent by visitors to the islands. They’re quite entertaining! Have a look inside my […]