"The Oldest House in the United States," St. Augustine, Fla
Author: Charles Bingham Reynolds
Publisher:
Published: 1921
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13:
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The Houses of St. Augustine
Author: Albert Manucy
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Published: 2011-10-01
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9781258152468
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Houses of St. Augustine
Author: David Nolan
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2016-12-15
Total Pages: 300
ISBN-13: 1683340051
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, St. Augustine was already half a century old. Founded in 1565, the city has been continuously inhabited ever since, and its architectural styles tell stories of boom and bust, fad and tradition, war and peace, modernization and historic preservation. This affectionate portrait of our oldest city offers a comprehensive survey of the many architectural features that have expressed the needs and preferences of St. Augustine's inhabitants over more than four centuries of Spanish, British, and American government. From the coquina stone structures of colonial times, through Victorian gingerbread and Henry Flagler's Spanish revival, to the cookie-cutter subdivisions and condominiums of modern times, the houses of St. Augustine are introduced in this lovely and readable book like characters in a historical drama. Each chapter highlights a broad historical period and includes a lively discussion of the city's distinctive character during that era. Representative styles and forms of each period are illustrated with color photographs and original watercolors by Jean Ellen Fitzpatrick.
Wicked St. Augustine
Author: Ann Colby
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2020-02-17
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 1439669015
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen Pedro Menéndez de Avilés founded St. Augustine in 1565, his New World survival kit included gambling, liquor and ladies for hire. For the next four hundred years, these three industries were vital in keeping the city financially afloat. With the cooperation of law enforcement and politicians, St. Augustine's madams, bootleggers and high-rollers created a veritable Riviera where tourists, especially the wealthy, could indulge in almost every vice and still bring the family along for a wholesome vacation picking oranges and gawking at alligators. Join historian Ann Colby's tour of spots not on the standard tourist map to discover hidden-in-plain-sight bordellos, speakeasies, casinos and the occasional opium den.
Haunted Places
Author: Dennis William Hauck
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2002-08-27
Total Pages: 500
ISBN-13: 1440673225
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn almost every town in America there are places where strange things happen. The perfect companion to The International Directory of Haunted Places, this revised and updated edition of Haunted Places is both a fascinating and unusual travel guide as well as an indispensable casebook for those interested in the paranormal. From buildings and parks believed to have resident ghosts and poltergeists to areas where Bigfoot or UFO sightings are most frequently reported, Haunted Places will lead you to more than 2,000 sites of paranormal activity across the United States. Organized alphabetically by state, each entry is referenced to an extensive bibliography of sources-with descriptions, addresses, phone numbers, Web sites, and travel directions provided for all locations.
Historic Houses of Early America
Author: Elise Lathrop
Publisher:
Published: 1927
Total Pages: 554
ISBN-13:
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Maria
Author: Eugenia Price
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Published: 2012-09-06
Total Pages: 533
ISBN-13: 161858703X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe spirited story of Mary Evans, an extraordinary woman from colonial Charles Town who finds a place for herself in St. Augustine after Spain relinquishes Florida. In this captivating tale, Eugenia Price paints a vivid picture of the tumultuous historic and political events that shaped the life of Mary Evans, a remarkably independent woman in the colonial south. Born in Charles Town, South Carolina, Mary, a skilled midwife, accompanied her first husband, British soldier David Fenwick, when his regiment fought the Spanish in Cuba. When Spain agreed to give all of Florida in exchange for the city of Havana, Mary (who became known as Maria) and her husband were forced to relocate to the new British garrison town of St. Augustine, Florida. Maria exposes challenges that would unnerve a less resourceful woman, but she made a name for herself—developing and enhancing her position with influential citizens of St. Augustine. Eventually marrying three times, Maria proved herself to be an extraordinary woman, for any day or time.
St. Augustine in the Gilded Age
Author: Beth Rogero Bowen
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780738553429
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSt. Augustine was more than three centuries old when tourism awakened the sleepy Spanish village. Soon after Standard Oil partner Henry Flagler brought the railroad to town in the 1880s, well-heeled visitors began flocking to Flagler's luxury hotels as St. Augustine became known as the "American Riviera." Tourists walked the quaint, narrow streets and visited the city gate, the old Spanish fort, the alligator farm, the Fountain of Youth, and the four houses all claiming to be the oldest in the country. Postcard History Series: St. Augustine in the Gilded Age depicts the oldest city in the United States from the beginning of the picture postcard era to 1914, when a fire destroyed several downtown blocks. The volume presents more than 200 images from the archives of the St. Augustine Historical Society and the author's personal collection.
Directory of Historic House Museums in the United States
Author: Patricia Chambers Walker
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 516
ISBN-13: 9780742503441
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first comprehensive guide to America's historic house museums, this directory moves beyond merely listing institutions to providing information about interpretive themes, historical and architectural significance, collections, and cultural and social importance, along with programming events and facility information. Useful cross-reference guides provide quick and easy ways of locating information on almost 2500 museums. A multi-functional reference for museum professionals, local historians, historic preservationists or anyone interested in America's historic house museums.
St. Augustine
Author: Rosamond Parrish
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2020-09-09
Total Pages: 65
ISBN-13: 1683340752
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSt. Augustine, Florida, is the oldest continuously occupied settlement of European origin in the United States, founded in 1565. Through the use of watercolor and black and white drawings and evocative, informative text, St. Augustine: Sketchbook Journal takes the reader on a journey through the historical neighborhoods with stops at landmarks and other points of interest. The book is an artistic celebration of the city’s famous Spanish-style architecture as well as the Mediterranean Revival and British Colonial. Beyond the famous architecture, the artist captures the personalities and wildlife of St. Augustine through her delicate work and loving eye.
