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

January 19, 2012 by Doug Dillon 4278 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 2985 0 0

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St. Augustine, FL: The Bridge of Lions Project

January 3, 2012 by Doug Dillon 1322 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

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

January 2, 2012 by Doug Dillon 1974 0 0

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St. Augustine, FL: Aerial Views

December 15, 2011 by Doug Dillon 945 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

St. Augustine, FL: Maps

December 7, 2011 by Doug Dillon 1724 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

St. Augustine, FL: Restaurants and Bookstores

November 11, 2011 by Doug Dillon 1506 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

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

November 8, 2011 by Doug Dillon 1751 0 0

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Saint Augustine, FL: Haunted Inns

November 7, 2011 by Doug Dillon 1145 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