Marco Island (Images of Modern America) - Softcover

Bell, Austin; Romey, Kaitlin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1467129887 ISBN 13: 9781467129886

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2018

Synopsis

There are few places that have undergone a more radical transformation during the past half-century than Marco Island, Florida. Once a pristine tropical paradise with only a few hundred residents, Marco Island is now one of America's most popular island destinations. With a permanent population nearing 20,000--a figure that virtually doubles between the months of January and March--its modern state is largely attributable to the ambitious vision of Florida's Famous Mackle Brothers. The Mackles, founders of the Deltona Corporation, literally reshaped the island in keeping with their long-term masterplan, capitalizing on the unique history, community pride, and undeniable natural splendor that continue to make it so alluring.

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About the Author

Austin J. Bell is curator of collections for the Marco Island Historical Society (MIHS) and author of Images of America: Marco Island, with a master's degree in museum studies from the University of Florida. Kaitlin Romey is collections manager for the MIHS with a master's degree in museum studies from the University of Kansas. Most of the images in this book are drawn from the MIHS collections, which Austin and Kaitlin work to preserve and share via award-winning exhibits at the Marco Island Historical Museum.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1467129887
• ISBN 13: 9781467129886
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96