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Listen: The World ProgramOcala (2002-2003)
Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary
Ms. Polly Werner’s 3rd Grade Art Class 2002-2003
Papa Bill
“My Papa said "It was peaceful back in 1945 but then they got interrupted by WWII." "Vietnam was also disturbing", my Papa said. I love my Papa.”
Lucas — Age 9
Then
1945
Now
2002
Citra's Train Depot
“The train station isn't there anymore. I think the old picture is cool because of the old car. I chose these pictures because this area is close to my house.”
Dawson — Age 8
Then
1918
Now
2002
Grandpa
“I chose these pictures because I love my grandpa. He has changed in style. He used to wear plain shirts. Now he wears a lot of plaid.”
Haley — Age 9
Then
1951
Now
2001
Downtown Ocala
“I chose this picture because my dad works in one of those buildings. The roof tops have changed and people rode horses back then. I would like to have lived back then.”
Felicity — Age 8
Then
Between 1905 and 1908
Now
2002
My Parents
“I thought this was a good picture of my parents. They look older now than they did. I think that they are the same as they used to be on the inside.”
Jason — Age 9
Then
1989
Now
2002
Trucks
“I chose these pictures because I like my dad's truck. The old one doesn't have a roof like my dad's. I would not have liked riding in it. It reminds me of a wagon.”
Jody — Age 8
Then
192-
Now
2002
Hard Rock's Fantastic Day
“I chose it because it is my favorite place to ride. It used to be a rock pit. Now it is a cycle park.”
Dallis — Age 9
Then
1955
Now
2002
Bikes
“I chose these pictures because I like bikes. The old bike has different size wheels. My bike has the same size wheels. The old bike looks silly. My bike looks cool.”
Kyle — Age 8
Then
19--
Now
2002
Features
Territorial Legislative Council Records, 1822-1845
Documenting Florida's legislature prior to statehood
State and County Officer Directories, 1868-1969
Lists of Florida's state and county officials either elected or appointed between 1868 and 1969.
Guide to Military Records and the Wartime Experience
A guide to government records and manuscript collections relating to service members and the wartime experience.
Dust Tracks
21 tracks from Hurston's time documenting African American culture for the WPA in 1930s Florida.
History Day 2025
Resources for Florida History Day from the State Library and Archives of Florida.