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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, February 25, 2015. St. Augustine, Florida

 Costumed interpreters help illustrate life in St. Augustine when it was under Spanish rule at Ponce de Leon's The Fountain of Youth Archeological Park

St. Augustine is celebrating its 450th birthday in 2015 and everyone’s invited! It was in 1565 that Pedro Menendez of Aviles proclaimed the land for Spain. The first Catholic mass was held at what is now the Mission de Nombre de Dios by Menendez and his men. Guests in the city will find gracious accommodations, excellent dining choices and more than four centuries of significant American history to explore.

 

Castillo de San Marcos was originally constructed by the Spanish between 1672 and 1695

 

Castillo de San Marcos was originally constructed by the Spanish between 1672 and 1695

 

The Bayfront Marin House is a beautiful bed and breakfast located within walking distance of most of the city's attractions

 

The Old City is a popular tourist area in St. Augustine

 

Flagler College tours are offered to invite visitors to experience the beauty of what was once Flagler Hotel. The windows in the college cafeteria are Tiffany

For more information about visiting St. Augustine and its birthday festivities, check the website at www.floridashistoriccoast.com. For information about Bayfront Marin House, check the website at www.bayfrontmarinhouse.com. 

 

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  • Costumed interpreters help illustrate life in St. Augustine when it was under Spanish rule at Ponce de Leon's The Fountain of Youth Archeological Park
  • Castillo de San Marcos was originally constructed by the Spanish between 1672 and 1695
  • Castillo de San Marcos was originally constructed by the Spanish between 1672 and 1695
  • The Bayfront Marin House is a beautiful bed and breakfast located within walking distance of most of the city's attractions
  • The Old City is a popular tourist area in St. Augustine
  • Flagler College tours are offered to invite visitors to experience the beauty of what was once Flagler Hotel. The windows in the college cafeteria are Tiffany

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The dining hall at Flagler College(in your last photo) is really something to see. The Tiffany Windows are incredible.I also love the concrete used to build Flagler college ,  former Hotel Ponce de Leon , made from the local coquina stone.

If you want a thing done, ask a busy man.

Yes, they still have horse and carriage rides along the bay! So beautiful!! And yes, that's where you saw the Oldest Schoolhouse. It's such a lovely city!!
Originally Posted by GarryRF:

Do they still have horse and carriage rides there?

The horses wore beautiful displays and looked really elegant in their finery.

Is that where I saw the oldest wooden school in America ?

 

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