Entrance sign for Silver Springs, Ocala, Florida, USA,

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Entrance sign for Silver Springs, Ocala, Florida, USA, , one of largest artesian spring formations in the world pumping 550 million gallons of water per day, use of glass bottom boats began in late 1870s, promoted heavily for tourists in 1920s by Carl Ray and W M Davidson, was location of original Tarzan films and Sea Hunt TV series, attractions included Ross Allen Reptile Institute and Prince of Peace theme park - this closed mid 1970s companion water park Wild Waters opened 1978, a vintage nineteen fifties photograph

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Size: 5047px × 3325px
Location: Ocala, Florida, USA
Photo credit: © M&N / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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