Margaret Casey Gates Casey’s Sketchbook Discovered in a faded black notebook at the Archives of American Art in Washington DC are a handful of unfinished sketches and watercolors, never before seen of the US Virgin Islands. They were sketched by an American artist, Margaret Casey Gates. Mrs. Gates was a painter and art teacher originally […]
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Rare Collectible Found of the Olympic Baseball Team ~ 1954
“The sport of Baseball was introduced in the islands by William Lewis, a young St. Thomian who returned from Santo Domingo with the know-how. ⚾ He succeeded in converting many cricketers into ball players.” ~ Source: 1975 article in the VI Daily News Before 1917, Soccer was popular, having been introduced by the Danes as well […]
Ten Beautiful Spots a Visitor Found Fascinating ~ 1957
Have a glimpse of the beautiful spots a visitor found fascinating in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands ~ 1957 Magens Bay, Bluebeard’s Castle, Main Street, Hassel Island and the Charlotte Amalie harbor. Beautiful books available at amazon.comSaveSaveSaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave Shop VI History books and gifts! SaveSave
Finding a Caribbean Holiday Magazine ~ 1951
There’s a great Virgin Islands collectible on eBay today ~ 1951. 📚 Take a look with this link!==> Ebay. Holiday Magazine On the February cover of Holiday magazine was a pretty model. Her name was Mrs. Madeleine Kaufman. She was married to a St. Thomas merchant after being a New York, Cover girl model […]
Postcards of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School ~ 1924
Yesterday and today….my how the years pass for our old alma mater. In about seven more years, the school building will be 100 years old!
St. Thomas, the Gem of the Caribbean, a Poem ~ 1924
Here’s a beautiful poem about St. Thomas. Saint Thomas, the Gem of the Caribbean Saint Thomas, the Gem of the Caribbean And one of the most attractive places In the West Indies, opens its doors and Native hospitality to those who wish To spend some leisure time on her soil. The healthfulness of this beautiful island […]
The Camille Pissarro Building in St. Thomas
I have such fond memories of working at the Tropicana Perfume store as well as in the historic, Camille Pissarro building in St. Thomas. This was the home of the Danish-French impressionist painter whose work was not only “revolutionary“, but who was also known for his “balanced, kind, and warmhearted personality.” Looking for a gift for […]
The Importance of Tortola Wharf ~ 1948
Tortola Wharf The St. Thomas waterfront has always been the hub of activity with the landing of Tortola boats and produce. ~ 1948 Here, a woman sits among strewn coconut shells and cases of Quaker Oats and Pet milk waiting to be shipped. Since the early 1900s, this wharf is where all the produce and […]