Richard Twine facts for kids
Richard Aloysius Twine (born May 11, 1896 – died September 27, 1974) was a talented photographer. He worked in the 1920s in a special part of St. Augustine, Florida, called Lincolnville. Today, this area is known as the Lincolnville Historic District. Richard Twine was born in St. Augustine. When he was about five years old, he moved to Miami. There, he first worked in a restaurant and later opened his own hotel.
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Discovering His Work
In 1988, something amazing happened! Workers were tearing down a house that used to be Richard Twine's home. In the attic, they found boxes filled with old glass plate negatives. These are like early versions of camera film, made of glass. This collection of old photos was then given to the St. Augustine Historical Society, so they could keep them safe.
What Richard Twine Photographed
Richard Twine took pictures of people living in Lincolnville. He captured important moments, like the annual Emancipation Day parade in 1920. This parade celebrated freedom. He also photographed a teacher and students from Excelsior School and the Florida Normal and Industrial Institute. His collection even includes a picture he took of himself!
Why His Photos Are Important Today
Richard Twine's photographs are very important for understanding history. The University of North Florida and the Lincolnville Museum are working together. They are studying his photos to learn more about the history of Lincolnville and the people who lived there. His pictures help us see what life was like almost 100 years ago!
See also
- Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center
- James Van Der Zee, another famous photographer from Harlem
