For Bradenton’s 120th birthday, here are vintage photos of downtown over the decades
Clinton Engelberger
·2 min read
Head downtown to relive memories a century in the making.
Generations of families and visitors have made Bradenton their home or vacation destination, enjoying restaurants on the water, downtown strolls and visits to a manatee almost as old as the city itself.
Though the city has drastically developed over the decades, many building and entertainment staples have held their ground or found ways to preserve their history.
As Bradenton marks its 120th birthday on Friday, take a look at how the city has transformed through these historic photos.
AERIAL
An aerial view of downtown Bradenton in the 1950s, offering views of the Manatee County Court House and the Hotel Dixie Grande. Courtesy of Manatee County Library archives
A view looking north down 13th Street West. The First Baptist Church stands on the corner of 13th Street West and Manatee Avenue. Courtesy of Manatee County Library archives
Aerial view of 9th Street West and Manatee Avenue in the 1980s. Courtesy of Manatee County Library archives
FROM THE STREETS
This photo from 1913 was taken on Main Street and represents one of the earliest snapshots of the town. Courtesy of Manatee County Library archives
A view looking south along 12th Street West from 4th Avenue where multiple residents and visitors have parked their cars. Businesses like The Howard and Perry Furniture Company and the Fletcher Insurance Company line the east side of 12th street. Courtesy of Manatee County Library archives
City streets have rapidly developed over the decades in Bradenton. This 1977 photo shows the paving of Manatee Avenue. Courtesy of Manatee County Library archives
A 1979 photo of cars driving south on U.S. 41 passing numerous businesses and restaurants. Courtesy of Manatee County Library archives
BUILDINGS
Established in 1889, the Manatee United Methodist Church is Manatee County’s oldest church. It was moved to the Manatee Village Historical Park in 1974. Courtesy of Manatee County Library archives
A photo of Manatee Memorial Hospital in 1966. The hospital, originally called the Manatee Memorial Veterans Hospital, opened in 1953 with 100 beds compared to the 319 it currently holds. Courtesy of Manatee County Library archives
The Manatee County Courthouse, established in 1912, was the eighth courthouse to be constructed in the county since 1855. Courtesy of Manatee County Library archives
The Hotel Dixie Grande was Bradenton’s flagship hotel until it was demolished in 1974 after 48 years of operations. Courtesy of Manatee County Library archives
The interior of the Bradenton Country Club during its founding year of 1924. Courtesy of Manatee County Library archives
Exterior of the Bradenton Country Club in the 1920s, where adults and children utilize the pool and terrace. Courtesy of Manatee County Library archives
AN OLD FRIEND
Snooty the manatee celebrating his 44th birthday with visitors at the South Florida Museum. Snooty, who became Manatee County’s mascot in 1979, passed away in 2017 at the age of 69. Courtesy of Manatee County Library archives
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