Year

1963 (circa)

Video Details

13:25; color; sound; V-40 CA137; S. 828

Description

This film shows why it is good to be in Jacksonville, showing homes, canals, shopping, churches, the Gator Bowl and beaches. Viewers see golf, horseback riding on the beach and a "diaper derby" on the beach. The film also shows a parachute landing in the water, a bike race, a go-cart race and a rodeo. The film shows Fort Caroline, Mayport Naval Station (with aircraft carrier) and a ferry. There are neon signs at the close of the film. Produced by Don Parisher.

Contributors

Don Parisher

Corporate Subject

Fort Caroline
Gator Bowl (Stadium)
Mayport Naval Station (Jacksonville, Fla.)

Geographic Subject

Duval County
Jacksonville

Subject

Aircraft carriers
Amusement parks
Attractions
Beaches
Defense industry
Horses
Promotional films
Recreation
Rodeos
Tourism