Roads, Rivers and Rails
Roads
Early motor tourists to Florida came to be known by the term "Tin Can" not just for the cars they drove, but the supplies they carried with them. They were most likely driving Ford Model 'T's, affectionately known as "Tin Lizzies." In their cars, they also carried a large assortment of canned goods. "There would be cans stashed under the seats, slung over the top, packed along the sides, tucked behind cushions and stacked on the floor." The tin cans not only provided a readily available source of non-perishable, easily cooked food, but income once they arrived at their destination! For these early tourists, the motels and hotels so abundant in Florida today did not exist. They set up camp wherever they could find a convenient
