Caneel Bay Caneel Bay Caneel Bay ~ 1958 ⛱ In a postcard home to family, a visitor at Caneel Bay, St. John wrote: “Swimming is a pleasure here, the water is so clear and balmy, and the bottom is soft sand. When we’re not swimming, we enjoy watching the constant changes in tones of the […]
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Pretty Postcard of the Apothecary Hall on Main Street ~ 1930s
Apothecary Hall This is a pretty postcard of the Apothecary Hall. The three-story building was destroyed by a Christmas fire in 1895, when real candles were used to decorate the tree. 🎄 The only items saved were a few books. The owners received a fair claim having had the building insured with the same company […]
First Civilian Governor of the Virgin Islands Inaugurated ~ 1931
Today in VI History On this day, March 18, 1931, the first civilian governor of the US Virgin Islands was inaugurated. Read more about this historic event here. Shop for historical gifts here! SaveSave SaveSave
Do You Recognize This Pretty Lady From St. Croix? ~ 1939
Helen C. Taylor Not much is known about Helen C. Taylor, the artist that created this beautiful pastel painting of a young girl in St. Croix. However, in 1935, I learned that Miss Taylor was on the committee with Miss Enid Baa to be a judge for the Peabody Prize Essay Contest, which was sponsored by […]
First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt Visits the US Virgin Islands ~ 1934
Today in VI History On this day, March 7, 1934, the First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt visited the US Virgin Islands. Learn more about her exciting visit here. Shop VI History below! SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
Pretty Watercolor Rendering of the Grand Hotel ~ 1963
Pretty Watercolor This pretty watercolor captured the Grand Hotel in the heart of Charlotte Amalie, one of the busiest squares in St. Thomas. Not much is known about the artist other than his name, M. Nield and the date it was painted, 1963. Below is an actual photograph for comparison. If interested, have a look at […]
5 Postcards Offer Interesting Virgin Islands’ History Lessons by Enid M. Baa ~ 1934
Enid M. Baa, Librarian Recently, I’ve been finding the most incredible Virgin Islands memorabilia on eBay! 📨 This set of unique postcards sent to friends in 1934 was hand-written by a distant relative, Miss Enid M. Baa. They are Virgin Islands’ history lessons on a postcard! Miss Baa was the Director of Libraries and […]
St. Croix Government House Declared a National Historic Site ~ 1932
Today in VI History The Government House in Christiansted, St. Croix was declared a Virgin Islands National Historic Site ~ March 4, 1932. Shop VI History!