Starke Collection

The Goodwood Races (engraving)
1619676 The Goodwood Races (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goodwood Races. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 August 1861)

Unidentified biplane (Friedrichshafen?), powered by a 150PS Benz Bz.III engine. (PS= Pferd starke - a German equivalent of horsepower) Date: 1914

Fiedler 1910 Eindecker powered by a 50 PS Daimler engine. (PS= Pferd starke - a German equivalent of horsepower) Paul Fiedler was one of Austrias early aviation pioneers

William Starke Rosecrans
WILLIAM STARKE ROSECRANS U.S. military Date: 1819 - 1898

William Rosecrans
WILLIAM STARKE ROSECRANS American military commander in the Union army; later diplomat to Mexico. Date: 1819 - 1898

FLORIDA, 1941. Boys eating popsicles outside of a store in Starke, Florida. Photograph, July 1941

FLORIDA, 1941. American servicemen on the street in Starke, Florida. Photograph, 1941

Unemployed carpenters and construction workers lined up outside the office of the State Employment Service in Starke
FLORIDA: UNEMPLOYED, 1940. Unemployed carpenters and construction workers lined up outside the office of the State Employment Service in Starke, Florida

CHARLESTON DANCE, 1925. Frank Farnum, who popularized the Charleston, coaching Hollywood actress Pauline Starke for her role in " A Little Bit of Broadway."

Source Size = 3983 x 2732
The Goodwood Races; Starke, the Winner of the Goodwood Cup, August 10, 1861

WILLLIAM STARKE ROSECRANS (1819-1898). American soldier. Stipple engraving, American, 19th century

WILLIAM STARKE ROSECRANS (1819-1898). American soldier. Stipple engraving, American, 19th century

1950s fashion in the Sanderson showroom
A woman contemplates various fabric and wallpaper designs in the Sanderson showroom on Berners Street, London wearing a rough tweed suit in yellow and grey check by Frederick Starke

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"Starke: A Tapestry of History and Culture" Step into the world of Starke, where history intertwines with culture in a captivating way. From The Goodwood Races engraving to an unidentified biplane soaring through the skies, this town is filled with intriguing stories waiting to be discovered. Transport yourself back to 1910 as you witness the Fiedler Eindecker taking flight, showcasing the remarkable progress of aviation. Meanwhile, William Starke Rosecrans leaves his mark on history as an American soldier whose legacy lives on through a stunning stipple engraving from the 19th century. But Starke isn't just about individuals; it's also about community. In January 1964, Tatler magazine featured its vibrant front cover capturing the essence of this lively town. Fast forward to Florida in 1941 and find boys enjoying popsicles outside a store while American servicemen stroll down its streets. However, not all moments captured are joyous ones. Marion Post Wolcott's photograph from December 1940 shows unemployed carpenters and construction workers lined up outside the State Employment Service office - a poignant reminder of challenging times faced by many. Amidst these snapshots of life in Starke emerges another facet - dance. Immerse yourself in Charleston Dance as Frank Farnum coaches dancers in this iconic style that swept across America in 1925. With each image offering glimpses into different eras and aspects of life, one thing becomes clear - Starke is more than just a place; it's a tapestry woven together by countless stories waiting for curious minds to unravel their secrets.