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Boathouse Building and "Wrecking " Adventures
(Left to right: "John Holden," "Ned Hine," "Dick Carney," "Tommy Hine," and "R.M. Munroe.") Boats not wagons played a central role on the Florida frontier from Biscayne Bay to Key West where )wreckers) salvaged people and cargo of the coast. The…
Many Happy Returns of the Day, to Daddy (Page 1)
In this birthday letter, one of the Munroe children has affectionately captured the story of his father's love of boats and sailing.
Many Happy Returns of the Day, to Daddy (Page 2)
In this birthday letter, one of the Munroe children has affectionately captured the story of his father's love of boats and sailing.
Many Happy Returns of the Day, to Daddy (Page 3)
In this birthday letter, one of the Munroe children has affectionately captured the story of his father's love of boats and sailing.
Fowey Rock Lighthouse, Florida Landmark, erected in 1876
The lighthouse was named for the British warship H.M.S. Fowey, which was wrecked at that location in 1748. The lighthouse now stands within the boundaries of Biscayne National Park.
Kingfish - Sharpie designed by Ralph M. Munroe, summer 1883
Munroe designed the "Kingfish" - a 33 foot long sharpie- with "Biscayne Bay deeply rooted" in his affections. He was returning to cherished memories and a new life. In 1886, the boat was acquired by Frow for his fishing fleet and Munroe used the…
Biscayne Bay Mangroves and Banyan Trees
Images are set within the "new" tropical landscape. The Munroe collection includes many photographs of natural and pristine Florida scenery before its rapid urbanization.