Carnival may be a fond memory now, but seeing vintage photographs of past Carnival Kings and Queens is still very exciting! Here’s a wonderful photo of King Raphael (Lito) Valls and Queen Melba Canegata of St. Croix after being crowned for the 1957 Carnival. 👑 The ceremonies took place at the Territorial Senate building. Queen […]
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Police Week Honored in the Virgin Islands
In honor of #PoliceWeek, I’m sharing some old photographs taken when our grandfather was the Commissioner of Public Safety ~ 1956 Note: Sgt. A. Brown was from St. John (ST. CROIX: Sgt. C.M. Plaskett, Sgt. E. Thomas, Sgt. A. Davis, Sgt. A. Richards, Sgt. Bailey) (ST. THOMAS: Sgt. N. Aubain, Sgt. R. Dunlop, Sgt. G. […]
How Greek Mythology Influenced Our Ancestor’s Passions ~ 1918
Family Heirlooms Have you ever wondered about the history behind your family’s heirlooms? I was always an inquisitive child, constantly questioning my grandmother about her priceless treasures. Her parent’s home was filled with timeless, historic pieces. If given the opportunity, she would have told you all about their intriguing past. Most of them travelled hundreds of miles by sea in […]
Vintage View of Main Street ~ 1922
Here’s a vintage view of Main Street, St. Thomas ~ 1922. This image was taken the same year the USS Savannah and all her submarine tenders were in the harbor. Rear Admiral, Sumner Kittelle was leaving office and a new governor, Captain Henry Hough was taking his oath. The island’s transfer from the Danish West Indies […]
Remarks President Herbert Hoover Made About His Visit ~ 1931
Herbert Clark Hoover was the first sitting US President in Virgin Islands history to visit the islands ~ 1931. Thousands came out to greet him! Governor Pearson, having only arrived himself about ten days prior, welcomed him and took him on a tour of all the scenic locations in St. Thomas. Later, he visited with Colonial […]
Panoramic View of St. Thomas ~ 1936
Scenic view of St. Thomas taken in 1936 📷 Around this time, Secretary Harold L. Ickes was visiting the islands, Snipe boat racing was popular and the motor vessel, Flamingo was making scheduled trips to St. John. Learn more about Harold L. Ickes at amazon
How A World Record Blue Marlin Was Caught ~ 1977
Blue marlin tournaments became very popular in St. Thomas after John Battles set an all-tackle world record in 1964. He landed an 814-pound Blue marlin, which enticed anglers from all over the world to try their luck in VI waters.🎣 Blue Marlin World Record On Aug 6, 1977, another world record was set! Larry Martin from […]
The First Public Library Opens ~ 1920
For generations, many citizens longed for a public library in the Virgin Islands! With the generous help of the Red Cross, the first public library opened its doors on December 10, 1920. The opening ceremony took place at the Bethany Mission House. Afterward, the congregation walked over to the Grand Hotel (Top floor) to see the […]