Take a small peek at the Florida State Gazetteer and Business Directory from 1886-7.
History
Throwback Thursday: Holt in 1886-7
Holt has a population of 31 in 1886.
Throwback Thursday: Political ads in the 1900s
Cleve Jones runs for office in 1918.
Throwback Thursday: Refugees in Holt in 1882
Refugees in Holt in 1882 were fleeing the yellow fever epidemic that had taken hold of the city.
Throwback Thursday: Holt hotel fire in 1914
Fire destroyed Holt's hotel in 1914.
Throwback Thursday: Holt Bottling Works burns in 1915
Holt had a bottling business that burned in 1915.
Throwback Thursday: Holt one of several prospering towns in 1913
Holt is one of many Santa Rosa towns prospering in 1913.
Throwback Thursday: Sawmill opens and women’s club is in full swing
Step back to 1921 as the Porter Bros. Sawmill opens and the Women's Club of Holt hosts Halloween activities.
Throwback Thursday: Holt’s drug store
Travelers to Holt can still stop for cold drinks and gas, just like in 1920.
Dateline Oct. 4, 1995: Hurricane Opal makes landfall near Pensacola Beach
Hurricane Opal, an October storm, made landfall 22 years ago today.
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