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Molino Stories Of ‘The Way We Worked’ Thursday Night
March 29, 2016
The Molino Mid-County Historical Society, along with the West Florida Public Libraries, will host video stories of Molino’s rich work history on Thursday, March 31, at 6 p.m. at the Molino Community Complex (6450 Highway 95-A North). At one time Molino had a lumber mill, canning factory, brick yard and its own phone company. Watch video interviews of longtime Molino residents who recount memories of growing up and working in North Escambia. Several of the interviewees will be present for a question and answer session after the presentation.
“Molino’s Story” is hosted in concurrence with “The Way We Worked,” a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition, which celebrates the history of our nation’s diverse workers and industries. The exhibit is on display in the Lillian F. King Museum, located in the Molino Community Complex until April 30. Viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekly, closed Sundays, and open during “Molino’s Story” from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Pictured: The original switchboard for the Molino Telephone Company. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
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7 Responses to “Molino Stories Of ‘The Way We Worked’ Thursday Night”
I was at the school tonight with my mom, who was one of the ones interviewed. It was a good turn out and very interesting. Mrs. Gindle was there as she was one of the ones interviewed also. Nothing about the buildings that Mary mentioned was discussed. Ronnie Ousley, I remember the Berry’s very well. I also remember the Ousley’s from Molino. Are you one from that family?
One of the video interviews is of Dorothy Gindle Casey, a long time resident of Barrineau Park and Molino. Hopefully she will be at tonight’s event and might be able to answer questions about the buildings on Molino Rd.
We moved to Molino in 1955 and I very well remember going to the house to visit where this switchboard was located. Although we never had a phone, I remember my friends home phone number was 2391. That number belong to the Berry family who are now all deceased.
Are they going to talk about the Barrineau Park area..I have always (25 yrs) what the 2 buildings on Molino rd in Barrineau Park were..1 looks like maybe a saloon??
Thank you, Kim Stefansson for the info on April 1 @ 6:00pm! I am glad this will be in the evening, so hopefully a lot of people will be there.
“The Way We Worked” – Exhibit with key note address by Dr. John Worth
Apr. 1, 6:00 p.m.
A Teacher Reception for The Way We Worked in North Escambia Exhibit with key note address by Dr. John Worth is being offered by the West Florida Public Libraries (WFPL). Dr. John Worth will speak at the Social Studies teacher’s program set for April 1st at 6:00 pm at the Molino Community Complex. He will be speaking on the recent archaeological excavations of the “first settlement” and the Spanish Mission site in Molino. Following the presentation teachers will be able to tour the Smithsonian exhibit, The Way We Worked and enjoy light refreshments. We would love to have a great showing at this event, so please mark your calendars and bring a colleague, friend or guest.
ECSD POC: Cherie Arnette, 850-469-5392.
Great to see the nearly 100 year old switchboard restored and the history of the Molino Telephone Company preserved!