# @cityofveniceflorida on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbdbkGVFwLq
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68478219-cityofveniceflorida-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-31T14:01:32.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Lorraine Anderson (@cityofveniceflorida) — https://gondola.cc/cityofveniceflorida

## Caption

All aboard for another look at history brought to life! 🚂🎞️ The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers played an important role in the development of early Venice. This photograph captures Brotherhood leaders gathered for a meeting in Sarasota in 1927—just one year after Venice was incorporated.

📷 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers meeting in Sarasota in 1927. Front row, left to right: George W. Laughlin, Grand Assistant Grand Chief; A. Johnston, Assistant Grand Chief; W. B. Prenter, President; L. G. Griffing, First Vice President; and Montgomery, Assistant Grand Chief. Back row, left to right: A. O. Smith, Assistant Grand Chief; S. H. Huff, Assistant Grand Chief; H. E. Wills, Assistant Legislative Representative; and H. P. Daugherty, Second Vice President and CEO. (VMA# 0671)

Artificial Intelligence Disclaimer: This video was created using artificial intelligence technology to animate and enhance vintage photographs. Movement, facial expressions, camera motion, colorization and visual details may be digitally generated or artistically interpreted and may not reflect actual historical events, appearances or actions. The original photos remain the property of Venice Historical Resources. This content is intended for creative, memorial and entertainment purposes only.

#100yearsofvenice #bringinghistorytolife

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