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  1. Name three or more of the bridge tenders for the old Indian River Drawbridge.
  2. Where was the large alligator (in a pen) on Merritt Island?
  3. Name the lady that drove the electric car in downtown Cocoa.
  4. What locations were used for aircraft spotting during World War II?
  5. What gentleman in downtown Cocoa wore white knickers?
  6. Name four or more Central Brevard dairies that flourished prior to 1950.
  7. Where were the Cocoa tennis courts located in downtown Cocoa?
  8. Name the different locations of the Cocoa Fire Department, and perhaps you
    could help remember the names of the first few fire chiefs.
  9. How many “snooker” tables were in Weathers Bar!!?
  10. Who were some of the bridge tenders on the old wooden Banana River Bridge?
  11. Where in Rockledge was Florida East Coast Railway’s water tank for
    the Railroad steam engines?
  12. What Rockledge Hospital never had a patient?
  13. Name the source of Cocoa’s City Water prior to the Orange County wells.
    (Note: How many of you used this for a favorite “parking” spot?)
  14. Who was the man that drove a Model T Ford and gave money and candy to
    kids? (My - How times have changed!)
  15. Where and what was “Number Nine”?
  16. Who was Mike Froh?
  17. Where was the Jarvis Store? (Do you remember Mrs. Jarvis?)
  18. Where was Fortenberry’s Sawmill?
  19. Where was the Abney and Abney Store?
  20. Can you locate the Hart’s Blacksmith Shop

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