Monthly Archives: November 2011

St. Augustine History

Posted on November 23, 2011 by rowe1589

The City that Was Never Conquered The mainland of the North American continent was first sighted by the Spanish explorer and treasure hunter Don Juan Ponce de Leon on Easter, March 27, 1513. He claimed the land for Spain and … Continue reading →

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St. Augustine Lighthouse

Posted on November 23, 2011 by rowe1589

St. Augustine Lighthouse. A Spanish watchtower, built in the late 1500′s was the predecessor of the present St. Augustine Lighthouse. St. Augustine is the site of the oldest aid to navigation in North America. The original watchtower became Florida’s first … Continue reading →

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The Lightner Museum

Posted on November 23, 2011 by rowe1589

The Lightner Museum. Enjoy wandering through the museum’s setting — the former Hotel Alcazar, built in 1887 in the Spanish Renaissance style. Railroad magnate Henry M. Flagler commissioned architects Carrere and Hastings to design the Alcazar and the Ponce de … Continue reading →

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Welcome to our Rally!

Posted on November 13, 2011 by rowe1589

This is Rick & Debbie Brackett.  We welcome you to join us in St. Augustine, Florida for a great weekend of riding.  We hope to make this a memorable weekend for you, enjoying old and new friends, great riding on … Continue reading →

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