The Cove, or Bunker's Cove, is a place that remains virtually untouched by time. Nestled within the confines of beautiful Panama City and only a stone's throw away from St. Andrews Bay, The Cove abounds with rich tradition and charm. Before tourism moved farther south, the area was a haven for those from more hectic locales, with local businessmen including A.J. Gay, T.H. Harmon, W.C. Sherman, L.H. Howell, and H.L. Suddeth promoting the area's heavily forested, game-rich peninsula. The surrounding waters teemed with snapper, flounder, crabs, and shrimp, supporting locals and drawing tourists, including actor Clark Gable. Amidst changing times, the neighborhood has survived and continues to thrive. This must-have photo album, filled with many never-before-seen images culled from a variety of local sources, is a fitting tribute to this peaceful community. Residents and tourists alike will discover what it was like to live, work, and play in The Cove of yesteryear. Snapshot glimpses of the past bring to life the neighborhood as it is fondly remembered-the corner markets, the shipyard and air corps neighbors, Cove School, and the Cove Hotel.
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Jeannie Weller Cooper underscores her commitment to preserving The Cove's unique character with Panama City's Neighborhood: The Cove. Cooper, who lives in The Cove with her two daughters, is a historian and community volunteer. She is also active with the Bay County Historical Society.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Terribly Disappointed,
This review is from: The Cove: Panama City's Neighborhood (FL) (Images of America) (Paperback)
For many years, I have been a BIG fan of the Images of America series. Each time I have moved to a new community, I have used these excellent books as my introduction to the history of my new home.
Expecting a nice synopsis of the history of early Panama City, FL; what I got was a family photo album of the "who's who" of those elitist families who ran (and still run) Panama. There was virtually no coverage of the historical development; or the many house types in The Cove (yes, there were scattered house photos, but it was as if that were an afterthought). Sadly...... all this book did was dredge up my long buried personal memories on why I choose to leave that area, 40+ years ago.
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New to area but not Florida. wonderful 'look & feel' title!,
By L. McDaniel "panamacity-books" (near the Cove in Bay county, Fl. USA!) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Cove: Panama City's Neighborhood (FL) (Images of America) (Paperback)
I, man and boy, have spent near 50 years in the brackish salt water areas of coastal Florida.. I moved from the New Smyrna Beach area (well, more Daytona but there are fewer serial killers in NSB, that's another story...) to near Panama City and the Cove just over a year ago. It's a wonderful neighborhood and this book seems to tell it as it was and never will be again. I have gotten to know a local lady of some vintage, she read my copy and thought there were things she disagreed with awarded the book a 'not bad', which for her is five stars... The last year we have noticed a change in this area already... less Southern, more commercial.. it's too bad but it is bound to happen. Get this books and see it as it was. I can recommend the Port Orange book too.. It reminded me that I went to grade school 300 yards from the state KKK headquarters.. later a candle factory that BURNED down.. poetic justice?? or 'jus'us??? L. McD.
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Panama City, Cove Hotel, Second Place, Cove School, George Thomas, Olive Street, World War, Cherry Street, First Court, Bay County, Beach Drive, Bunker's Cove Road, Courtesy Sarah Grace Thomas, Tarpon Dock, Clarice Davis, Lewis Howell, Mark Thomas, Palo Alto, Ann Kruse, Beverly Nixon, Bobby Davis, Dewey Smith, Massalina Bayou, Bette Williams, Church of Christ New!
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This c. 1910 view looks westward over the Tarpon Dock area toward Panama City. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Panama City, Cove Hotel, Second Place, Cove School, George Thomas, Olive Street, World War, Cherry Street, First Court, Bay County, Beach Drive, Bunker's Cove Road, Courtesy Sarah Grace Thomas, Tarpon Dock, Clarice Davis, Lewis Howell, Mark Thomas, Palo Alto, Ann Kruse, Beverly Nixon, Bobby Davis, Dewey Smith, Massalina Bayou, Bette Williams, Church of Christ New!
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- Cherry Street by Beverly Conner on page 127
- Native Americans by Suzanne Morgan Williams in Front Matter
- Clark Gable: A Biography by Warren G. Harris in Front Matter
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