Since its founding in 1921, The Museum of Natural History has collected a treasure-trove of historical artifacts and archives about St. Petersburg and Pinellas Peninsula. In addition to its permeant displays, it frequently hosts temporary yet fascinating exhibits. The sculpture in front of a paperboy wearing knickers and handing out newspapers is called, “Get the News.” This work by J. Seward Johnson Jr. celebrates when St. Petersburg was declared to be the Sunshine City by the owner of The Evening Independent newspaper. Lew B. Brown backed up his claim by giving away his newspaper on any day that the sun did not shine. From 1910 until 1986, daily editions were only given away 76 times.
