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Sign from Exhibit "Pets in Florida" at the Natural History Museum in Tallahassee in 2008 June-August 2008: The Museum of Florida History features Brownie the Town Dog in their “Pets in America” exhibit.
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June-August 2008: The Museum of Florida History features Brownie the Town Dog in their “Pets in America” exhibit.

Eddie James

In June of 2008, the Museum of Florida History present their “Pets in America” exhibit. The exhibit ran until August of 2008 and spawned a book called “Florida’s Famous Animals” by Jan Annino. Brownie was one of two dogs featured in both the book and the exhibit. The second dog, Jet, was the first dog used… Continue reading June-August 2008: The Museum of Florida History features Brownie the Town Dog in their “Pets in America” exhibit.

Post Off Brownie gets Tonsils out December 5, 1962: Post Office Brownie gets Tonsils out
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December 5, 1962: Post Office Brownie gets Tonsils out

Eddie James

Brownie the Town Dog is the most famous dog in Daytona Beach history, but he wasn’t the only famous dog and he wasn’t even the only famous Brownie! In 1955 (a year after Brownie the Town Dog’s death), downtown Daytona Beach got a new popular dog: Brownie the Post Office Mascot. He lived until 1970… Continue reading December 5, 1962: Post Office Brownie gets Tonsils out

Brownie's Bank Book Photo: Florida Bank & Trust Account #3318 – Brownie’s bank book
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Photo: Florida Bank & Trust Account #3318 – Brownie’s bank book

Eddie James

Brownie the Town Dog had a bank account in the Florida Bank & Trust Company. This was where all the money collected from his coffee can or jar and any funds donated directly to Brownie were deposited. Notes At the top of the ledger side you will see “Budgen, Trustee (for Brownie)”. This was Ed… Continue reading Photo: Florida Bank & Trust Account #3318 – Brownie’s bank book

Daytona Beach Town Dog and Post Office Brownies July 5, 1992: Two dogs that captured city’s heart
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July 5, 1992: Two dogs that captured city’s heart

Eddie James

“Looking Back” was, I presume, a regular feature column of the Daytona Beach News-Journal. On July 5, 1992, the column featured both Brownie the Town Dog and his lesser known Beach Street pup, Brownie the Post Office Mascot. Both lived on Beach Street for approximately 15 years. Town Dog Brownie from 1939-1954. Post Office Brownie… Continue reading July 5, 1992: Two dogs that captured city’s heart

All Florida Magazine 1955 - Brownie Doesn't live here anymore January 6, 1955: All Florida Magazine publishes “Brownie doesn’t live here anymore”
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January 6, 1955: All Florida Magazine publishes “Brownie doesn’t live here anymore”

Eddie James

“Wherever it is that good dogs go, Brownie has already gone.” Final words of Mayor Jack Tamm’s eulogy to Brownie All Florida Magazine, a publication that I can’t find anything about, ran this story on January 6, 1955 about Brownie’s death and funeral. Notes This was a clearly emotional piece for the writer. The descriptions… Continue reading January 6, 1955: All Florida Magazine publishes “Brownie doesn’t live here anymore”

Florida Times Union Associated Press story 1994 May 4, 1994: The Associated Press picks up the story of Brownie’s grave rediscovery
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May 4, 1994: The Associated Press picks up the story of Brownie’s grave rediscovery

Eddie James

In my previous post, I shared an article from the Orlando Sentinel that still comes up in web searches on Brownie. Here is another that covers the rediscovery of Brownie’s grave in 1994. This one is from the Florida Times Union, which is Jacksonville’s newspaper, and it appears to be the actual Associated Press article… Continue reading May 4, 1994: The Associated Press picks up the story of Brownie’s grave rediscovery

Brownie's grave sparks memory May 3, 1994: After being buried under sod for years, Brownie’s grave is rediscovered.
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May 3, 1994: After being buried under sod for years, Brownie’s grave is rediscovered.

Eddie James

This article appeared in the Orlando Sentinel and was written by Cory Jo Lancaster. The article was a publicity piece for a “Springtime in the Park” event that the Old Daytona Civic Association was organizing. While fixing Riverfront Park up for this event, they somehow rediscovered Brownie’s grave and used it to get publicity. It… Continue reading May 3, 1994: After being buried under sod for years, Brownie’s grave is rediscovered.