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Everglades Society for Historic Preservation
Dedicated to our Unique History
The Historical Library is an archive of books, documents, pictures, and small artifacts housed in the ESHP office in City Hall. The collection may be used by historical researchers but items may not be removed. A computerized data base of books, periodicals, and scanned images is maintained (with backup off the premises).
The Vallez Collection consists of five original paintings by Naples artist Jerry Vallez of historic buildings in the area: Rod & Gun Lodge, old Inn, old Market, Smallwood Store, and JT's. ESHP has been given permission to sell prints and greeting cards.
The Klotz Collection consists of 22 watercolors of local historic buildings painted by Bob Klotz for the 50th anniversary in 1973 of the founding of Collier County. It was donated by the artist's daughter Virginia Klotz and framed with a grant from the United Arts Council of Collier County for travelling exhibits.
The Commemorative Brick Walk in front of City Hall was started in 2006 and is an ongoing project. Bricks are permanent gifts for anniversaries, birthdays, thank-you's, and memorials.![]()
ESHP is concerned with Historical Designations and Historical Signage for older buildings in the area.
DOWNLOAD an Historic HOME Sign Order Form
DOWNLOAD an Historic BUILDING Sign Order Form
DOWNLOAD the HAPB booklet about Historic Sites in Collier County
EVENTS
DOWNLOAD the ESHP Events Calendar
DOWNLOAD the Community Events Calendar
ESHP has hosted talks on historical subjects (eg, "Saving Old Buildings", "History of the Fakahatchee", "Filmland in the Everglades") and held well-attended special events such as the Antique Air Aficionados Fly-In and the Everglades Homes Tour. ESHP also participates in several local events including Art-in-the-Glades and the Everglades Seafood Festival.
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THE NEXT EVENTS ARE:
Saturday, June 29: Independence Day Parade & Celebration
Saturday, Sept 28: Blessing of the Crab Fleet
Friday, Nov 22: Nostalgia Night, "JFK 50th - Where Were You?"
Saturday, Dec 7: Swamp Heritage Festival
Saturday, Dec 14: Art-in-the-Glades
NEWSLETTERS
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MARCH 2005 (First Issue)
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