Friday, June 22, 2012

St. Augustine, Florida

Flagler College
St. Augustine, Florida
Formerly the Ponce de Leon Hotel.  Facing King St.  This building is acclaimed as one of the finest examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture in America.  Designed by Carrere and Hastings, built by Henry Flagler, pioneer developer of the Florida East Coast in 1885, during the period when St. Augustine was America's Riviera.

Flagler Memorial Church
St. Augustine, Florida
Corner Valencia and Sevilla Streets.  Beautiful example of Venetian Renaissance architecture.  The Flagler Mausoleum adjoins the church.

Beacon of Faith Cross
St. Augustine, Florida
This 208 foot stainless steel Great Cross now marks the place where Christianity was first permanently planned in the U.S.

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