Do you want a beautiful winter home in Florida? Located on the highest; driest; healthiest; and most beautiful spot for a town . . . This land company advertisement is like many we see today in Florida; but it was written over 100 years ago by the founder of Hawks Park; Dr. John Milton Hawks. Hawks Park was established in 1871; and within 15 years; it had 115 permanent residents and was a popular place for many Northerners to enjoy the warm winters along the edge of the beautiful Indian River. By 1925; the growing community became a town and adopted the more descriptive name of Edgewater. While there are more than 20;000 residents in 2005; the population of the city still swells during the winter when people follow the migrating birds and boats; seeking refuge from the snow. Although much has changed since the founding of Edgewater; rare vintage photographs will take the readers through the towns years of growth in this illustrative history.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Family historyBy Evelyn DurhamMy father grew up in Kinloch so for our family reunion the book and its resources were great. Some of my family is even shown in the book.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent reading for a Town in which I spent my early years.By George M. WilburnWell written. but could have been better documented with interviews with a larger segment of the population to get a bit more accuracy in the over all events and people who resided in the city before its demise.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Malena McElroyThis book didnt cover the variety of topics I expected.
