From collection Irving Nevells Collection
LB2012.17.723
St Nicholas Curio Store in Tarpon Springs, Florida: Signs for a Real Sponge Diving Exhibit, Coca Cola. Baskets of sponges. Also seen in one of the windows is a poster for the 1953 movie "Beneath the 12 Mile Reef" starring Robert Wagner, Terry Moore and Gilbert Roland which was filmed in Tarpon Springs. The history of Tarpon Springs and the Greek influence of the region along with the worldly sponge production is briefly explained on a boat tour by the Great Sponge Diving Exhibition which is conducted by the St. Nicholas Boat Line.
