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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVOM_don-pedro-men-ndez-de-aviles_St-Augustine-FL.html
(Front):Illustrious son of Aviles, SpainGovernor and Captain General, Conquistador,Adelantado in Perpetuity of Florida.Founded St. Augustine September 8, 1565* * * * * * * * * *Statue was a gift of the people of the city ofAviles, Spain to the peo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVOL_the-alcazar-hotel_St-Augustine-FL.html
The Alcazar Hotel, opened by Henry Flagler on December 25, 1888, was designed by his architects, Carrere and Hastings. Flagler ordered it built to provide activities for wealthy winter visitors. It was the center of social life for half a century …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVNP_alcazar-hotel-city-hall_St-Augustine-FL.html
Built by Henry Flagler, the Alc?zar Hotel opened as a companion to the Ponce de Le?n in 1888. The building, one of the first multi-storied structures in the country constructed with poured concrete, was designed by John M. Carrere and Thomas Hasti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVNN_william-wing-loring_St-Augustine-FL.html
(Front):In memory ofa distinguishedAmerican solider,citizen of St. Augustine, Fla.Born December 4, 1818.Died December 30, 1885.His courage in battlewas conspicuous;His devotion to duty unfailing;His ability recognizedby three governments.He comman…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVJL_trinity-parish-church_St-Augustine-FL.html
The Church of England was established in Florida during the British occupation (1763-1783). The Reverend John Forbes held services first in the Spanish Bishop's House then on this site. Later, the ancient Spanish church a short distance south on S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVJK_st-augustine-first-world-war-memorial_St-Augustine-FL.html
(Front):The cityofSt. AugustineFiel-Y-FirmeDedicatedtovictorytopeaceand tothe youth of thiscity who servedtheir country inthe World War1917 - 1918(On panels around the memorial):Discovered1513byPonce de Leon Founded1565byMenendez Ceded1762to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVIS_slave-market_St-Augustine-FL.html
From 1605 to 1765there stood on this sitea guard houseand watch tower Under British ruleit became the market andplace of public auctionever since calledthe slave marketThis tablet authorized by the following committee appointed by the city of S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVIQ_public-market-place_St-Augustine-FL.html
The first public market was established in this Plaza by Governor Mendez de Canzo in 1598. Here, for the first time a standard system of weights and measures was introduced in this country for the protection of the consumer. On this site a market …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVIO_cast-iron-gun_St-Augustine-FL.html
32 pound, rifleda part of the armament ofhistoric Fort Marion(Castillo de San Marcos)before, during and after theCivil Warpresented tothe city of St. Augustineby the U.S. War Department,June 12, 1900.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVIL_public-well_St-Augustine-FL.html
The well was used from 1823 to the early 1880's. The remnants lay buried and forgotten until city of St. Augustine public works employees discovered the well, with assistance from the St. Augustine Archaeological Association, while renovating the …
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