John Johnson Collection, Circa 1951
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1 Folder
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
John Johnson Collection, Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
The John Johnson Collection contains two photographs of a Jungle cruise vessel docked on the banks of the New River.
- Biographical / historical:
The Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise is Fort Lauderdale, Florida's longest running tourist attraction. In 1935, Captain Al Starts brought a 60-foot vessel called the Jungle Queen, down to Fort Lauderdale. He established the Indian Trading Post on the South Fork of the New River. At the trading post, Seminole Native Americans traded crafts and wrestled alligators for the entertainment of patrons, promoting their legacy and providing economic support for their community. Over the years, several new attractions have been added and new boats have been commissioned, leading to an increase in the number of passengers. In 1958, Captain Al Starts sold the Jungle Queen company to his friend Earl Faber, a comedian.
- Processing information:
This collection received container 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
Access and use
- Restrictions:
John Johnson Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
John Johnson Collection, 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
