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Deaconess Harriett Bedell worked in Alaska before coming to Florida to befriend the Miccosukee-Seminole Indians. What two almost extinct skills did she seek to revive to improve their economic situation?
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This is Naples' first postman. Where was the first Post Office? What was his name?
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Old Naples Hotel hosted many guests in the 20s and 30s. Which president's sister did it host before she purchased a track of land south of town in order to plant what kind of crop?
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What is the name of the tallest building in this photo? What stores did it house before its current establishment?
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The name of Collier County Professional Development building on Third Avenue South and Sixth Street is named after this beloved school teacher?
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What does yeast, Caribbean Gardens (now called the Naples Zoo), 1300 block of Third Street South, and surveillance photos for American Government during World War II while yachting, have in common?
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What is one of the longest parade traditions? Who is the current city historian on this float?
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What is this development called? What was the building on the lots that has the boat behind it?
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This house used to be the oldest house in Naples and was built by what Louisville, Ky newspaper owner? Where was it located? What is in its place?
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The pier, Keewaydin Island, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Norris Gardens and Del-Nor Wiggins Preserve have a common patron? Who is it?
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