2701 Beach Blvd S

Photograph

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Gulfport History Museum

Front

Front

Name/Title

2701 Beach Blvd S

Entry/Object ID

HS.RN21.1

Description

A black and white photograph of the Sackrider house at 2701 Beach Blvd S. Built circa 1900-1910.

Photograph Details

Subject

Houses--Florida--Gulfport, Architecture

Subject Place

City

Gulfport, FL

Context

"Gulfport's only Queen Anne style home, at 2701 Beach Blvd S, was built around 1910 by Vincent Leonardy for the Sackrider family, and later given to their daughter Kate and her husband John F. Cronkhite, mayor during the mid-1920s. The Cronkhite's son, John L. Cronkhite, Sr., was a WWII flying ace, whose exploits inspired the 1940s hit song "Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer."

Collection

House Files

Cataloged By

MC

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Unknown

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Charles Brown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa March 1979

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Reverse

Transcription

2701 Beach Sackrider House, built by man named Sabine - probably before 1900 (Photo taken by Charles Brown, Police Dept. March, 1979) THIS PAPER MANUFACTURED BY KODAK

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

10 in

Web Links and URLs

Email us regarding this entry, LtCol John L Cronkhite Sr. USAF @ National Air and Space Museum's Wall of Honor

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

"Was built in 1900. Split up into a five-unit rooming house in recent years. It had deteriorated badly before being purchased by new owners, who have begun a complete restoration."