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Listen: The Latin ProgramPortrait of Dr. Gorrie - Dr. John Gorrie historic memorial
Image Number
PC2879
Photographer
Shannon, Frank.
Date
20th century
Rights
Collection
Postcard collection
Publication Information
Chattanooga, Tenn. : W.M. Cline, [19--?]
Geographic Term
Personal Subjects
Additional Creator
Foster, Charles.
Additional Creator
Foster, Charles.
Physical Description
1 postcard - col. - 9 x 14 cm.
General Note
Dr. John Gorrie came to Florida in 1833 and settled in Apalachicola. In 1851, he was granted a patent for mechanical refrigeration.
Painted by Charles Foster of Jacksonville for the Dr. John Gorrie Ice Memorial foundation.
Photographed by Frank Shannon.
Portrait of Dr. Gorrie - Dr. John Gorrie historic memorial
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