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V.I. History in Photos

Ronnie Lockhart of St. Thomas has amassed a substantial collection of historical Virgin Islands photographs and post cards he has accumulated over the years.

Lockhart is a past president of the St. Thomas/St. John Friends of Denmark, the St. Thomas Historical Trust and a member of the Genealogical Society. He generously provided the Source with a sampling from his personal collection.

People gather water at the well in Watergut a century or more ago.
People gather water at the well in Watergut a century or more ago.
The Watergate well as it appears today. (Bill Kossler photo)
The Watergate well as it appears today. (Bill Kossler photo)
St.Thomas residents work on a fishing boat.
St.Thomas residents work on a fishing boat.
The Lawaetz Plantation in Estate Lagrange, St. Croix.
The Lawaetz Plantation in Estate Lagrange, St. Croix.
The Normandie Bar looks like a place that could be open today.
The Normandie Bar looks like a place that could be open today.
St. Thomas harbor
St. Thomas harbor
Fishing boats on the beach, ready for launching.
Fishing boats on the beach, ready for launching.

Thursday – More historical Virgin Islands photographs, mostly of people

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