Smith Aerial Surveys and Associates Photograph Collection, 1966-1969
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Smith Aerial Surveys and Associates Photograph Collection contains 84 aerial photographs of South Florida taken between 1966 and 1969.
- Extent:
- 84 Photographic Prints
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Smith Aerial Surveys and Associates Photograph Collection (BCHA-1997.10), Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Smith Aerial Surveys and Associates Photograph Collection contains 84 aerial photographs taken between 1966 and 1969. The photographs were taken in Broward County and Miami-Dade County and show many landmark buildings in Wilton Manors, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Hollywood Beach, and Miami. They also document geographic landmarks such as beaches, inlets, the Intracoastal Waterway, and bridges. Many of the aerials show construction projects in South Florida, partiuclarly the construction of condominium buildings.
- Biographical / historical:
Smith Aerial Surveys and Associates was founded in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1956. The company has operated in South Florida and eastern Florida.
- Acquisition information:
- Plantation Historical Society (Shirley Schuler) donated the materials to the Broward County Historical Commission in February 1997 (Accession BCHA-1997.10).
- Processing information:
This collection received item level processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as acquisitions to the collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Aerial views
Photographs
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The Smith Aerial Surveys and Associates Photograph Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
Smith Aerial Surveys and Associates Photograph Collection (BCHA-1997.10), Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library.
- Location of this collection:
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Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library100 S. Andrews AvenueFort LauderdaleFL33301USA