Best of the 1922 Hernando High Yearbook Stories by Robert Martinez This issue brings you the best of the very first Hernando High Yearbook. Even though Hernando High had been in existence since 1889, this was the first one, 23 years after its start. There are only about two or three known copies of the yearbook to exist. I was fortunate enough to receive a copy years from the late Ken Austin, at one time a Hernando High educator, principal and Superintendent of Schools. It is

There's a Cure for that! This issue covers the history of local drug stores from the 1870s to the 1970s. A fascinating look at the early days of medicine when many products were only booze or other drugs concealed by flavorful syrups or coloring and fancy names. You'll see the earliest drug stores in Brooksville and the changes along the way. From the old wood frame buildings downtown to the shopping centers. Enjoy the ride. Stories by Robert Martinez Thanks to the following

Here is the best of Brooksville's 1958 Yellow Pages. What better way to see how Brooksville lived in 1958 than looking through these pages. Here you will see all the old car dealers, restaurants, department stores, grocers and realtors among others. Like a Norman Rockwell painting, it will recall those early days when everything was downtown and it seemed as if everyone knew everyone. A look at typical small town America during the Eisenhower years. Those old enough to have l

One of Brooksville's attractions has always been its historic homes. Some date as far back as the 1860s. This issue covers the history of all these homes. Many tourists have marveled at the homes in their tours around the city. Let this issue be your guide to some of Brooksville's finer homes. Homes with a history. Homes with stories to tell. Not cookie cutter corporate developments that are made to look the same everywhere. These homes have character and are unique to the ci

The Hernando High Graduates (Part 2) features graduates from 1952 to 1972. I'm sure you'll find many people you've come across in your life in Hernando County. Notice how the number of graduates escalated in 1964, the first official graduation year for baby boomers. By 1972, there were over 100 more graduates than just ten years before. Thanks to the following for their contributions John White George Allen Jr. Elaine Crum Sullivan Donnie Varn Hernando High students rock arou

Stories by Robert Martinez This is the first part of the Hernando High School Graduates from 1892 to 1951. If you wonder why it took so long for the county to have a high school, one must take into consideration that after the Civil War ended in 1865, the South was devastated economically and spiritually. While northern states had high schools as early as the 1840s to 1850s, most young people of age in the South were forced to work on their farms at an early age or drop out

Stories by Robert Martinez Part 1 of our series entitled Our Greatest Photos - Year by Year. This issue covers the greatest photos from 1885 - 1900 as selected by our readers from letters and comments. We hope you enjoy this special series. 1885 (tie) Hernando Hotel (1885) The new Hernando Hotel (1885) was the best in town. On North Main, it was located where the rear part of Truist Bank is today. Notice the post office on the right. The hotel would burn down in 1899. 1885 (t

We continue our series entitled Our Greatest Photos - Year by Year, a special series that features in chronological order the best photos from our collection for that year. This issue is Part 2, covering the years from 1901 - 1917. Stories by Robert Martinez 1901 Brooksville Skyline Brooksville skyline (1901) - a view from west of downtown. Behind the horse is the original 1878 courthouse (facing). To the far right is the new Jennings Building and other stores. This rare pho