History
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1960
The Naples Pier was rebuilt after it was destroyed by hurricane Donna on September 11, 1960.
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1960-1962
Dr. Francis Ford, Mayor 1960; 1962.
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1960-1969
Population: 4,655.
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1960-1969
Vertical development began.
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1960-1969
The Naples Humane Society was founded.
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1960-1969
Pets were no longer permitted on the Naples Pier. Restricted also were riding bicycles, diving or jumping off the structure, and shark fishing.
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1960-1969
The Cove Inn was built.
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1960-1969
The Collier County Public Library opened on Central Avenue.
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1960-1969
River Park East was developed.
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1960-1969
A City Recreation Center was built on 8th Avenue South.
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1960-1969
All Collier County schools integrated.
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1960-1969
The Naples Airport Authority was created.
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1961
Lowdermilk Park was dedicated to Naples City Manager Fred Lowdermilk.
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1964-1966
Archie Turner, Mayor 1964; 1966.
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1966
Phone canvassing for votes on Fifth Avenue, outside the United Telephone Company building, where a phone was set up for them.
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1966
Voting by ballot box in the United Telephone Company building when the County did not have enough voting machines to share with City.
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1968
Wesley G. Downing, Mayor 1968.
