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St. Augustine, FL: Coquina–the King’s Building Material

January 19, 2012 by Doug Dillon 3918 0 0

In the 17th century St. Augustine, Florida area, the Spanish built the Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas out of a local material we identify today as “coquina” (ko-kee-na). A limestone kind of rock, it’s actually made up...

St. Augustine, FL: Coquina Photo Gallery

January 9, 2012 by Doug Dillon 2850 0 0

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St. Augustine, FL: The Bridge of Lions Project

January 3, 2012 by Doug Dillon 1209 0 0

This photo taken of St. Augustine’s Bridge of Lions a number of years ago by my son Greg Dillon is one of my favorite pictures of all time. Erected to replace an old wooden bridge from downtown St. Augustine to Anastasia Island in 1925...

St. Augustine, FL: Bridge of Lions Reopening Photo Gallery

January 2, 2012 by Doug Dillon 1851 0 0

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St. Augustine, FL: Aerial Views

December 15, 2011 by Doug Dillon 829 0 0

Viewing old St. Augustine from on high is quite a treat. You really should try it. This photo was taken from on top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Click here for a view of downtown St. Augustine with some specific sites identified. Click here...

St. Augustine, FL: Maps

December 7, 2011 by Doug Dillon 1603 0 0

Understanding the old city of St. Augustine is a lot easier if you can review some basic maps beyond the folded up kind that don’t give you certain perspectives and information. Next to each photo below, you will find a link giving you such...

St. Augustine, FL: Restaurants and Bookstores

November 11, 2011 by Doug Dillon 1362 0 0

Where to eat and find good books in St. Augustine? Restaurants are everywhere in the historic district but there are only a few bookstores. Below, eateries first and then two of the bookstores: The Athena Café, a nice little Greek place on...

St. Augustine, FL: Street Scenes Photo Gallery # 2

November 8, 2011 by Doug Dillon 1625 0 0

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Saint Augustine, FL: Haunted Inns

November 7, 2011 by Doug Dillon 1076 0 0

Visiting my favorite historic city of St. Augustine? Want to stay in a haunted inn or hotel? There’s lots of them but here are links to three you might be interested in checking out: Ancient City Inn Casablanca Inn St. Frances Inn Click on...