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Out With the Old and in with the New – Except for Local History

by Lois Bolin, Ph.D., Old Naples Historian

ichael Crichton said "If you don't
know [your] history, then you don't 7. What are the boundaries of the city's historic district?
Mknow anything. You are a leaf that A. There is no historic district.
doesn't know it is part of a tree” I added in B. Anything West of U.S. 41
the ‘your’ because it is about you and your C. Ninth Ave. S. to 13th Ave S. to the Gulf to Third St. S.
community. D. Anything South of Central Avenue
Is it possible for a town whose economy was 8. Who is the first official city historian?
built around tourism since 1886 to really have A. Bubba Frank
a history? Indeed it is. In the words of Polly B. Mamie Took
Crews, long time resident of Naples (who is C. Vin DePasquale
sorely missed) and the founder of SWFL Gold Star Mothers, “this D. Doris Reynolds
place matters.” 9. When did Hurricane Donna hit Naples?
Yes, history matters- our town matters- and our place in this A. September 10, 1960
town matters. A city or county is not a community without B. July 4, 1955
an understanding of its past- its traditions, stories, and civic C. September 1, 1947
commemorations from community members who came before D. August 10, 1960
us. By continuing to share these stories and local traditions, we 10. Who rebuilt the pier at their own expense after Hurricane
help strengthen our community connection and ensure that local Donna and again in 1970 when the new pilings began to rot?
history is not lost or worse, rewritten. A. Ad Miller and Henry Watkins
Let’s test your local history knowledge to see if you are a visitor, B. Lester and Dellora Norris
snowbird, local or Neapolitan? Does it matter? You bet your sweet C. City of Naples
‘bippy’ it does. Good Luck. D. Holland Salley and Doris Reynolds
1. Who is credited for the founding of the City of Naples? 11. What two skills did Deaconess Bedell bring back to the
A. Steve Briggs Seminoles?
B. Bubba Frank A. Basket weaving and doll making
C. Bill Barnett B. Canoe making and mask carving
D. Walter Haldeman C. Skirt making and sewing
2. When was the original Naples Pier built? D. Casinos and chickee building
A. 1960 12. What are the correct names of the areas to the north and south
B. 1888 of Gordon Pass?
C. 1880 A. Royal Harbor and City Dock
D. 1901 B. Port Royal and Keewaydin Island
3. How long did Speed Menefee serve as the city's first mayor? C. Port Royal and Key Island
A. 15 months
B. He was never mayor Answers
C. 15 minutes 1-D 2-B 3-C 4-D 5-A 6-B 7-C 8-D 9-A 10-B 11-A 12-B
D. He died before the ceremony
4. What family donated the land for Cambier Park? Are you a Neapolitan?
A. Norris family One to three points:
B. Sorey family Weekend visitor. You might
C. Fleischmann family need to ask for directions still
D. Watkins family to get to Third Street South.
5. Who was Naples' longest reigning mayor? (consecutive terms) Four to six points:
A. Roy Smith Snowbird. While you’ve
B. Judge Wilkerson rented the same condo for
C. Bonnie McKenzie a few seasons, your license
D. Speed Menefee plates still say Ohio.
6. In 1948, a unique non-profit was established in Naples allowing Seven to ten points: Local. Even if you didn't graduate from
for its improvement. What was it called? NHS, people think you did.
A. The Naples Comprehensive Plan #1 Eleven or more points: Old-timer. You remember when Central
B. The Naples Plan Avenue was a dirt road and Lake Park was the vacation destination
C. The Plan for Comprehension for Old Naples residents.
D. President's Council Strategic Plan
18 Life in Naples | January 2022