old naples: Old Naples, Remnants of the Past We Cherish and Were Able to Survive
- 07/14/13 05:26 AM
The Town of Naples was recognized in Florida by the 1880's. Little more than a hundred years ago the population was a scant 34 full time residents and would blossom to over 80 in the winter months. There began our vacation destination for the masses albeit to a much lesser degree than today.
I so wish I had a Time Machine and visited during the first Florida real estate boom in the early 1900's. Lots in Old Naples (new Naples then) were going for $10 a piece. It astounds me that the survey was completed by 1886 and platted … (0 comments)
The Town of Naples was recognized in Florida by the 1880's. Little more than a hundred years ago the population was a scant 34 full time residents and would blossom to over 80 in the winter months. There began our vacation destination for the masses albeit to a much lesser degree than today. 
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