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Posted by Paul-the-other on 08:07:38 08/08/07
In Reply to: Re: Tufted titmice-Cypress Bend boardwalk & KirbySchrer posted by Paddy Cunningham
Paddy, do you mean Kirby Storter not Kirby Schrer?
"Kirby Storter was a relative of George Storter, who bought the town of Everglade (later Everglades City) for $800.00 in the early 1900's. George owned the first painted house in Everglades City, which he sold to Barron Collier, who turned it into the historic Rod & Gun Club, where Everglades National Park was dedicated by President Harry S. Truman in 1947. The "Club" remains open today and its' restaurant, which specializes in fresh seafood, has a beautiful screened in patio for dining on the Barron River. I remember reading that Kirby was killed in either World War I or II. A Kirby S. Storter died in Miami-Dade County in 1975. I would venture to say he was a descendant of the same clan. "
Archive research from Paul Bithorn post.
The boardwalk is along Tamiami Trail and absolutely famous for bluebirds in season.
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