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Welcome! - Explore Pensacola and discover it's beauty. Pensacola, Florida is located in the panhandle of northwest Florida. Pensacola offers fun in the sun, beautiful beaches, great parks, great attractions and plenty of museums and history to explore.

Among the treasures of Pensacola is Pensacola Beach located on the Gulf of Mexico. Pensacola Beach is everything a vacation place should be: beautiful, fun, and not to far away. Pensacola Beach is a year-round vacation place and is recognized as--the worlds whitest beaches-- having sand that looks white as sugar. A place anyone can fully appreciate.

Pensacola is the home of the world's famous Blue Angels. Enjoy Pensacola with it's breathtaken Blue Angel Shows. The Blue Angels streak through the ski with excitement that will please any crowd. The Blue Angels are based here at US Naval Air Station. At the Naval Air Station you can view the the Blue Angels in diamond formation on display hanging in the National Museum of Naval Aviation.

The Pensacola area has fascinating historic sights, such as the Historic Pensacola Village, the Pensacola Historical Museum, and the Seville Square Historic District. Ft Pickens, and Ft Barrancas are historical forts that protected our shores during the Civil War.

Pensacola and the surrounding area offers a wide variety of fascinating shops, gift shops, art galleries, and museums. We offer many recreational activities such as boating, water sports, diving, tennis, deep sea fishing, and World class golfing . Our local zoo has over 600 animals and a beautiful bontanical gardens.

Experience the Night,

and try some of our finest restaurants and night spots here on the Gulf Coast.

Alger Sullivan Historical District: In Century

Pensacola, Florida

(850)256-2029

On national record of historical places. Museum open by appointment.

Arcadia Mill Site

5709 Mill Pond Lane, Milton

Pensacola, Florida

(850)628-4438

Located outside of Pensacola in Milton. Free tours by appointment.

Barkley House: (1825)

410 S. Florida Blanca St.

Pensacola, Florida

(850)438-8505

One of the oldest masonry houses in Florida, Barkley House was built by a prominent local merchant family of British and French extraction. Its center-hall floor plan is typically Anglo, while its exterior is a fine and rare example of the French Creole High House, a Gulf Coast architectural style rarely found in Florida. Restored in phases over the last decade, its most recent renovation was sponsored by the Pensacola Heritage Foundation. The Foundation conducts scheduled guided tours for visitors.

Bear Block, The

402 - 410 Palafox Place

Pensacola, Florida

Built in 1892 as the Lewis Bear Company and is distinguished by it's beautiful classical revival details. It features cast iron structural and decorative qualities. At the turn of the century, Pensacola was a booming port town, and Lewis Bear supplied groceries to sailing vessels as well as from Milton to Carabelle, Florida.

Big Lagoon State Recreational Area

12301 Gulf Beach Hwy.

Pensacola, Florida

(850) 492-1595

The coastal park is located 10 miles southwest of Pensacola and has 698 acres for camping, swimming,fishing,boating, picnicing, and nature study. Features: More than 75 campsites with modern facilities and a dump station on the premises. Five picnic areas with shelters along the big Lagoon and Intracoastal Waterway. The governernor's Pavilion accomodates larger groups and can be reserved for a nominal fee. A 500-seat amphitheater for group meetings and a seperate meeting room with an equipped kitchen (reservations a must and a nominal fee is charged). A variety of water sports including swimming and beach activities are enjoyed on the Big Lagoon. A boat ramp with dock for the Lagoon and Intracoastal Waterway. An observation tower at the East Beach area provides a panoramic view of Big Lagoon, the park and Gulf Islands National Seashore across the Intracoastal Waterway. Fishing can bring in all types of fish depending on the seasons. You can catch redfish, bluefish, flounder, sea trout, mullet with a castnet or go crabbing. Exhibits are located throughout the park along with nature trails with guided walks. Campfire programs and recreational skill programs are offered seasonally and upon special request for groups.

Blackwater River State Park

Route 1, Box 57-C, Holt

Pensacola, Florida

(850) 623-2363

Located about 48 miles east of Pensacola, Florida and is opened year-round from 8 a.m. to sunset. The State Park offers 698 acres for camping with tent and trailer camping. The park has one of the cleanest rivers in the United States. Swimming, fishing, boating, picnicing, canoeing, and nature trails are offered.

Blount Building

3 West Garden Street

Pensacola, Florida

Built in 1907 for William A. Blount which replaced the Blount's New Orleans-style commercial building after a fire destroyed it in 1905. The new building was considered the height of modernity for it's time. It featured marble, granite, brick, fireproof iron and steelgirders. Arts ornamentation included terracota arches and copper cornices.

Brent Building

17 Palafox Place

Pensacola, Florida

Built in 1906 by Francis Celestino. The three-story commercial office building had many modern conveniences such as electricity and gas. It featured original ornate bracketed cornices and keystone arched windows.

Charles H. Turner House

823 N. Baylen

Pensacola, Florida

Created by Charles H. Turner in 1896. The house has a Queen Anne style architecture, later a hipped-roof was added to the one story cottage. Again the house was embellished with Classical Revival colomns and other trim. The house was kept in the family for three generations.

Christ Episcopal Church

10 West Wright Street

Pensacola, Florida

Built in 1902 for the Episcopal Parish after they out grew the Old Christ church in Seville Square. The church was designed along the lines of a Spanish Colonial Church. It was built in the shape of a cross with a dome rising where the two sections cross. The dome rises to sixty-four feet. the exterior of the church is of pebble-dash stucco with a Mission-Style front facade with columned entranceway.

Civil War Soldiers Museum

108 S. Palafox Place

Pensacola, Florida

(850)469-1900

Located Downtown Pensacola, Florida The museums Bookstore offers more than 500 different titles of books dealing with the Civil War. Includes fiction, biography, collected letters, histories, and analysis of and about the period. In addition, items such as Rebel caps, period music and art prints are on sale. On display is a variety of artifacts, photographs and dioramas of the American Civil War and a diorama of a life size Confederate field hospital medical exhibit. Yearly membership is available.

Colonial Archaeological Trail Center

212 E. Church St.

Pensacola, Florida

(850)444-8905

Located in a simple two-story building that was once the Parish School for nearby Christ Episcopal Church, the trail begins with a display featuring artifacts found during recent excavations. The trail then leads visitors to a series of historical archaeological sites including a colonial British well, a kitchen floor dating fom 1771 - 1821, and portions of the foundation for the British Government House. A brochure with a map of the trail can be found in the building. 212 E. Church St. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Cost included in ticket to T.T. Wentworth and Historic Pensacola Village.

D'Alemberte House

1215 North Reus Street

Pensacola, Florida

Built in 1928 by Charles Hill Turner for J. Herron D'Alembete. Mr. D'Alembete was the vice president of Fisher Brown Insurance and the Realty Corporation of Pensacola. The house has the Mediterranean Revival architecture. It has many characteristics of romantic style and contains elements relating to the Mission Revival architecture of the southwest.

Discovery Gallery

330 S. Jefferson St.

Pensacola, Florida

(850)444-8905, (850)444-8588

Explore, Touch, Imagine, Create. Discovery, a hands-on museum experience for children, is a project of the Junior League of Pensacola, Inc. Located on the third floor of the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Museum, the participatory exhibits are designed primarily for elementary aged children and their families. Discovery will be an active learning center where children learn by exploration and play, as well as specialized age-appropriate activities. Traveling exhibits, programs, and workshops will complement the center's continuing exhibits. Location: Discovery is located on the third floor of the T.T. Wenthworth, Jr.. Florida State Museum, which features historical highlights of Pensacola's history, the maritime, lumbering, farming, military, and commercial evolution. A changing exhibitions gallery on the 2nd floor will interest local residents as well as our area visitors. Historic Pensacola Village, located in the Seville Historic District, contains many of the finest buildings and artifacts from Pensacola's rich heritage. Public Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday

Dorr House, The: (1871)

311 S. Adam Street

Pensacola, Florida

(850) 444-8905

Built in 1871 by the widow of a lumber tycoon, Dorr House is a unique example of Greek Revival architecture. Similar to the Double Gallery houses of New Orleans, it is the last known remaining example of this style in West Florida. The house is completely furnished with fine furnishings from the 1850s to 1890s. Unusual memorabilia such as hair wreaths fashioned from the locks of family members' hair are also on display in this stately house museum.

Empire Building, The

226 Palafox Place

Pensacola, Florida

Built in 1909 by J.E. Carpenter, architect and influenced by Louis Sullivan with his simple, clean forms with vertical bands of windows and relief ornamentation. The 10 story Empire Building was the tallest in Florida in 1909. Also known as the American National Bank Building and Seville Tower.

Escambia County Courthouse, The

Palafox & Government Streets

Pensacola, Florida

Built in 1887 with a Renaissance Revival architect style. The building was used for the Post Office, U.S. Customs, Internal Revenue Collector, offices of the Circuit and district courts, and the district attorney. By the 1930's the building had runned down and was taken over in 1940 by the county and then restored.

Five Flags Speedway

7451 Pine Forest Road

Pensacola, Florida

(850)944-0466

Five Flag Speedway is located on Pine Forrest Rd at Exit 2 on I-10 and is the fastest one-half mile track in the country. The track is made of asphalt and is the home of the snowball derby. Top drivers like Carl Yarborough, Rusty Wallace and others compete here.

Fort Barrancas

Pensacola Naval Air Station

Pensacola, Florida

(850)455-5167

Located at the Pensacola Naval Air Station on 65 acres of land. Restored pre-Civil War fort; part of the National Park Service. Completed in 1844 by the U.S. Army, originally built by the Spaniards. Includes a restored Water Battery (1797), a picnic area, nature trail, vistor center and contains 40 acres of pine and oak forest. Museum open. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sept 6. Fort tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily through Aug. 14.

Fort George

Palafox & LaRua Streets

Pensacola, Florida

Built by the British in 1778. It was the largest of three the British built at that time. It was built with square pine logs laid horizontally; it had bomb-proof wooden casements for barracks surrounded by a dry moat fifteen feet wide and twenty feet deep. The British troops (based here at Ft George) encountered Galvez's forces in the Battle of Pensacola in the 1781. After the Spanish victory the fort was renamed to Fort San Miguel. The Spanish let it deteriorate and during the 19th century, prominent citizens built their homes on much of the fort and in 1974 the City of Pensacola bought the only undeveloped parcel to preserve it.

Fort Pickens

west end, Santa Rosa Island

Pensacola, Florida

(850)934-2800

Built in the early 1800's to fortify the Pensacola Harbour. It was contructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is located at the west end of Santa Rosa Island. Along with the old fort the area offers camping, swimming, fishing and other activities, exhibits, a bookstore and a museum.

Gulf Breeze Zoo

5701 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL

Pensacola, Florida

(850) 932-2229

The Zoo offers over 700 animals and is surrounded by botanical gardens. Animals include a lion, tiger , zebra, giraffe, and gorillas in a natural setting.

Stroll through a serene and tranquil Japanese garden, and catch a ride on the Safari Line train through 30 acres of free-roaming animals in their natual habitat.

Included is a Giftshop, Jungle Cafe, and Whistlestop Snack Bar.

The Zoo is located 10 miles east of Gulf Breeze and 19 miles west of Fort Walton.

Free Parking and Handicap Facilities. Senior Citizen, Handicapped, Group Discounts and Family Memberships. Birthday and Catered Parties Available. Photo Safaris Sorry, No Pets.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

West of Ship Island, Mississippi to the far end of Santa Rosa Island in Florida

Pensacola, Florida

(850)932-5302

The Gulf Island National Seashore stretches along the northeastern Gulf of Mexico from West Ship Island, Mississippi to the far end of Santa Rosa Island in Florida. These Areas were set aside by Congress for public use and recreation. they are rich in cultural and natural history. The Florida Section includes the following area's. Naval Live Oaks, Santa Rosa Area, Perdido Key, Okalossa Area, Fort Barrancas and the Fort Pickens Area. Self-guiding Trails are available at the Naval Live Oaks Area, Perdido Key, Fort Barrancas and the Fort Pickens Area. Picnic areas are available at Fort Pickens, Santa Rosa, Okalossa, Ft Barrancas and Perdido Key Area. Facilities for disabled visitors are located at Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Fort Barrancas and partially at Fort Pickens Area Lifeguards are on duty during the summer at the Santa Rosa Area, Johnson Beach on Perdido Key, and the Fort Pickens Area. Santa Rosa has a bath hose and Perdido Key and Fort Pickens have outdoor showers. Near Ft Pickens is a 189 site campground with electricity at most sites. Supplies, food, and laundry are available at the store campground. For More Information: Write: Superintendent P.O. Box 100 Gulf Breeze, FL 32561-0100

Henry Baars Building

804 South Palafox Street

Pensacola, Florida

Built around 1817, Henry Baars made a fortune exporting timber and pine pitch. His lumber company was the first to export outside of the United States to foreign countries. The building is one of the oldest in the downtown area. John a. Merritt Company, Steamship Agents, occupied the building after 1913.

Historic Pensacola Village

205 E. Zaragoza

Pensacola, Florida

(850)444-8905

The Historic Pensacola Village is a complex of late nineteenth century homes, several museums and the Colonial Archaeological Trail.
The Village includes homes such as the Lavalle House, the Dorr House, the Julee Cottage and other historical homes.
The Museums include "The Museum of Industry, the Museum of Commerce, T.T. Wentworth, Jr., Florida State Museum.
The Colonial Archaeological Trail begins with an exhibit telling you about the British Fort site and it's history then your led to a Garrison Kitchen, then a government house, a British well sight and other excavations.
Tickets may be purchased at the central ticketing office in the Historic Pensacola village or the T.T. Wentworth Museum.
One admission fee allows entry to all Village sites. Senior citizen, military, and group discounts. Limited access for persons physically handicapped. Those with disabilities are admitted free.
Houses and Museums open Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. From Easter to Labor Day open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sundays.
The Central Office for tickets is located close to the Bayfront Parkway along Pensacola Bay, downtown Pensacola at 205 E. Zaragoza.

Historic Pensacola Village and Museum

Seville Square

Pensacola, Florida

(850)444-8905

Village includes Museums of Commerce, Industry, Dorr House, Lavalle House, Colonial Archaeological Trail Center, and Julee and Weaver's cottages, Seville District.

Hutchison House

284 West Gonzalez

Pensacola, Florida

Built in 1916 by Charles Hill Turner for Mr. E. H. Skinner as a wedding present for his daughter, Margaret, who married Dr. Clarence Hutchison. Built in the Craftsman Bungalow style with a variety of influences including oriental architecture and the English Arts and Crafts movement. It features grooved wood shingles, rough brick columns, braced decorative roof trusses and brackets, and multi-paned ribboned windows. Classic features of the West Coast.

Julee Cottage: (1805)

210 E. Zaragoza Street

Pensacola, Florida

(850)444-8905

Dedicated to the memory of Pensacolian Julee Panton, the legendary freewoman of color who owned the cottage, this unusual "to the sidewalk" building now contains the panoramic "Blacks in West Florida" exhibit. The exhibit spans the slave era to modern times.

L & N Railroad Depot

Gregory and Alcaniz Streets

Pensacola, Florida

Built in 1912 as a passenger depot and was left to deteriorate after the last passenger train rolled out of Pensacola in 1971. It now is restored and serves as the main lobby to the 15-story Pensacola Hilton.

Lavalle House, The: (1805)

205 E. Church Street

Pensacola, Florida

(850) 444-8905

A rare example of French Creole colonial architecture, Lavall� House was built in partnership during Florida's second Spanish period by Carlos Lavall� and Marianna Bonifay, a French widow who had migrated from Santo Domingo during a slave revolt in the 1790s. The house is furnished with authentic 18th and 19th century collections recreating the frontier life-style of Pensacola in the 1820s.

Lear-Rocheblave House: (1888)

Pensacola, Florida

Historic Pensacola Village's most recent project is one of the finest examples of a two-story Folk Victorian building in Pensacola. Currently under renovation, it is the last of its kind in the Seville Histoic District. Its spacious rooms and delicate jigsawed porches recall a time when large families lived and ate together every day. Although the house was built by John and Kate Lear, the Rocheblave family owned it for many years. Benito Rocheblave, captain of the local tugboat Monarch, ran guns to Cuba during the Spanish American War

Lee House

420 South Alcaniz Street

Pensacola, Florida

Originally located at 226 East Gregory. In the late 1960's the house was moved and restored at it's present location. The hipped roof cottage was built in 1866 by William Franklin Lee after returning from the Civil War.

Lee Square

Palafox and Gadsden

Pensacola, Florida

Palafox and Gadsden streets. Dedicated in 1891 as city's tribute to the Confederacy.

Mary Perry House

434 East Zaragoza Street

Pensacola, Florida

Built around 1883 by Mary Thackery Perry and her husband Charles Perry. The cottage features floor length windows to provide both ventilation and access to exterior porches.
After Mary's death, Charles became chairman of the Pensacola Pilot Association and secretary-treasurer of A. H. McLeod, a sail-making firm.

McCreary House

904 North Baylen Street

Pensacola, Florida

The McCreary House was constructed around 1900 for W. F. McCreary. His family owned the house to just recently. It has a Victorian era Queen Anne architecture style which includes a complex roof system, faceted tower, spindlework, decorative shingles, and multiple porches.

McKenzie - Oerting Building, The

601 South Palafox Street

Pensacola, Florida

Built in 1892 this commercial building provided services to the Port of Pensacola and supplied ship pumps, wire rope, and other maritime supplies. Charles McKenzie Oerting was Danish and established the McKenzie - Oerting Chandlery in 1863 and it operated until 1971.

McLane House

204 West Brainerd

Pensacola, Florida

The McLane House was built in 1910 for Jesse R. McLane, General Manager of the Florida and Alabama Land Company. The house has a Neoclassical architecture style, which was popular from 1910 to 1920. Features colossal columns, elaborate door surrounds, expansive porches, and decorative cornices.

Milton L&N Depot Museum

206 Henry St., Milton Florida

Pensacola, Florida

(850)623-0793 or (850)623-3645

Free tours by appointment

Milton Opera House Museum of Local History

Caroline St. (across from the courthouse), Milton, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

(850)626-9830

10 a.m. to 4p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Free.

Moreno Cottage

221 East Zaragoza Street

Pensacola, Florida

Built by Francisco Moreno for his daughter LaPearle. It was called a "shotgun" cottage, because the home was just one room wide. A shot could be fired through the front door and exit the backdoor without hitting a thing. The house contained no kitchen and it was given to LaPearle on the eve of her Marriage.

Motta House

212 West Cervantes

Pensacola, Florida

Built by Emilo Motta around 1900-1903. The house featured extensive spindled porches and generous windows for cross ventilation. The Victorian home also had its two-story porches curved at one end. Very popular during the 20th century. Mr. Motta was a storekeeper at the Navy Yard. In 1903, he became a clerk at the Customs House, and later promoted to deputy collector. After his death his widow and son remained in the home until about 1930.

Museum of Commerce, The: (1900)

201 E. Zaragoza Street

Pensacola, Florida

(850)444-8905

Inside this brick turn-of-the-century warehouse is a reconstructed 1890's era streetscape complete with a toy store, pharmacy, hardware, music, and print shop. The print shop contains one of the most complete collections of antique presses and type in the Southeast. An interesting collection of horse-drawn buggies is also a part of this nostalgic recreation of yesteryear's commerce. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Cost included in ticket to T.T. Wentworth and Historic Pensacola Village.

Museum of Industry, The: (1870-1890)

200 E. Zaragoza Street

Pensacola, Florida

(850)444-8905

Made up of two joined warehouse buildings, the Museum of Industry houses a series of exhibits depicting the major early industries of West Florida. Pensacola was noted for its vast natural resources of rich forests and plentiful marine life. The fishing and ice industry, brickmaking, lumber, and railroad industries which contributed to Pensacola's historic industrial boom are represented in exhibits such as the Lumber Train, Piney Woods Sawmill, and the McKenzie-Oerting Ship's Chandlery. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Cost included in ticket to T.T. Wentworth and Historic Pensacola Village.

Musician's Union Building

300 South Alcaniz Street

Pensacola, Florida

Built around 1880 and was probably built for Mary Cavanaugh Smith. The cottage was occupied mostly by the Musicians Union Local 283 during the 20th Century.

National Museum of Naval Aviation, The

Building 3465, Redford Boulevard, Pensacola Naval Air Station

Pensacola, Florida

(850)452-3604

The National Museum of Naval Aviation is one of the largest and most beautiful air and space museums in the world. Share in the excitement of Naval Aviation's thrill of flight and see over 100 fascinating planes representing Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviation. These historic and one-of-a-kind aircraft are displayed both inside the Museum's 250,000 square feet of exhibit space and outside on the Museum's 27 acre grounds. Soar with the Blue Angels in this dazzling seven-story glass and steel atrium that showcases four A-4 Sky-hawks in a diving diamond formation. An elevated mezzanine gives you and eye-level view of these famous aircraft. The Museum also tells the human side of Naval Aviation and features memorabilia from each era of flight including personal mementos from historic battles, flight logs, vintage instruments, and flight gear. The West Wing is devoted almost exclusively to World War II carrier aviation and showcases a full-size replica of the USS Cabot aircraft carrier island and flight deck. Famous world War II fighters such as the Corsair, Avenger and Hellcat stand ready for takeoff on the wooden flight deck, while other magnificent birds like the Wildcat, Dauntless and Kingfisher fly overhead. Kids of all ages love strapping into the many cockpit trainers for a pretend test flight and trying their hands at defending the ship from Cabot's gun battery. The Museum also tells the human side of Naval Aviation and features memorbilia from each era of flight including personal mementos from historic battles, flight logs, vintage instruments, and flight gear. Naval Aviation transcends both time and space, spanning history from the first flight in a wood-and-fabric biplane, to space travel in a Skylab Command Module. The Museum captures Naval Aviation's entire heritage and tells its story of commitment, challenge, courage and conviction. 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday through Saturday. Free.

Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center, The

1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway

Pensacola, Florida

(850)934-2600

Part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. America's first experimental tree farm established in 1828 by John Quincy Adams. The 1,378 acres feature Live Oak contains pinic facilities, a youth group camping area and is the Gulf Island National Seashore's Headquarters and Vistor Center. Located two miles east of Gulf Breeze. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sept. 6.

Old Christ Church

Zaragoza and Adams Streets

Pensacola, Florida

Built in 1832 by Pensacola's Episcopal congregation. Used as a hospital and barracks by Union troops during the Civil War. Old Christ Church is one of the oldest churches in Florida. The Old Christ Church is made of masonry.

Payne House

1125 North Spring Street

Pensacola, Florida

Dr. Walter C. Payne built his house around 1929 on an archaeological site of Fort San Bernardo which was where Don Bernaardo de Galvez engaged the British soldiers in 1781. The house has an architecture style of Tudor Revival and was derived from early English country homes. It has a steep roof, half-timbering, and patterned brickwork.

Pensacola Colonial Archaeology Trail

Pensacola, Florida

(850) 444-8905

A project documenting Pensacola's Colonial Period, 1559-1821. It involves a walking tour of outdoor exhibits of actual & reconstructed remains of an old fort and Colonial buildings and an indoor museum exhibit.
In addition University of West Florida is investigating the remains of an old shipwreck in Pensacola Bay that could belong to Tristian de Luna for his 1559 settlement attempt.
For more information, contact: The Historic Pensacola Preservation Board

Pensacola Greyhound Track

Hwy 98W. at Dog Track Road, West Pensacola

Pensacola, Florida

(800) 345-3997 (850) 455-8595

Action packed Greyhound racing, a lounge, and great food makes the Pensacola Greyhound Track a great place to play. Pensacola Greyhound Track has live and instant replay on television throughout the complex. Pensacola Greyhound Track is a Year round racing track - rain or shine. Families are welcomed and children under 18 must be accompanied by parent. Also children must be 12 years of age for restaurant dining.

Pensacola Historic Districts

Pensacola, Florida

Most of Pensacola's past can be discovered in the Pensacola Historic Districts. Explore Pensacola's past in the museums and among the restored historic buildings, restaurants and shops in these districts. Pensacola's historical districts is divided up into three districts. (1) North Hill Preservation District occupies 50 city blocks and contains architectural style homes and buildings of Queen Anne, Neoclassical, Mediterrnean Revival, Art Moderne, and Craftsman Bungalow. (2) Seville Historical District occopies a 36 block area and includes Victorian homes, Restaurants, museums and shops. (3) Palafox Historic District is the commercial heart of Pensacola which includes a combination of entertainment, services, substances and shelters.

Pensacola Museum of Art

407 S. Jefferson St

Pensacola, Florida

(850)432-6247

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free.

Plaza Ferdinand VII

Palafox between Government and Zaragoza Streets

Pensacola, Florida

Plaza Ferdinand was used by the British as a drilling field for Indian and Negro troops during the second Spanish period in 1813. It has been an open area ever since the first Spanish period. Andrew Jackson formally accepted Florida into the US in 1821, the ceremony was held in the Plaza. In 1961 Plaza Ferdinand was designated as a National Historic Landmark.

Quina House: (1810)

204 S. Alcaniz St

Pensacola, Florida

(850)433-6353

At first, Quina House appears to be a typical example of a Creole Cottage, but a closer inspection reveals that a separate kitchen building was moved and attached to the rear of the main building. This created its odd camelback profile. The 1 1/2-story frame house is currently maintained as a fully furnished house museum by the Pensacola Historic Preservation Society.

Rafford Hall

Baylen and Belmont Streets

Pensacola, Florida

Rafford Hall was built in 1889 as the Pensacola Athletic Club. It featured a bowling alley, gymnastic equipment and a running track. It's one of the few remaining late 19th century wooden commercial structures in Pensacola. The basement bowling alleys and gymnastic equipment has been removed. The running track on the second floor is still intact.

Saenger Theatre (1925)

118 S. Palafox

Pensacola, Florida

(850) 444-7699

Seats 1794 and is located downtown Pensacola on Palafox Place. The theatre was built during the days of Vaudeville and silent films by New Orleans architect Emile Weil who also built other Saenger Theatres in Mobile, Alabama, Shreveport, Louisiana, and New Orleans. In 1981 it was re-opened after being restored by contributions from the Pensacola Community. It's Spanish and Renaissance architecture makes this historical theatre an elegant show place for Broadway touring shows, contemporary jazz artis, the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and other shows.
For more information call (850) 444-7699

San Carlos Hotel

was Palafox and Garden Street

Pensacola, Florida

The San Carlos Hotel opened in February 1910 with a Mediterranean Revival Style look. The Hotel provided a place for dining, dancing and hosted to many Florida Travelers, business men, military personnel and locals. For many years the hotel was closed and left vacant. The Hotel was eventually torn down. The San Carlos Hotel was located at Palafox and Garden Street.

Seville Quarter

130 East Government Street

Pensacola, Florida

(850)434-6211

Located in Historic Downtown Pensacola Seville Quarter is the Place to visit. Seville Quarter offers Fine Dining in the Palace Oyster Bar featuring Fresh Seafood and other Gulf Coast Specialties, and then Seville Quarter offers 7 Fun filled rooms of Entertainment (from Rock and Roll to Reggae) in a New Orleans French Quarter setting.

Seville Square

Adams and Alcaniz Streets between Zaragoza and Government

Pensacola, Florida

In 1752 a fortified outpost called San Miguel was built in Seville. British Surveyors mapped out a street system surrounding the commons area. Seville Square was used thoughout history as a place for trading and selling of ones goods.

St Michael's Cemetery

Alcaniz and Chase Streets

Pensacola, Florida

Alcaniz and Chase streets. Established in the late 18th century. 3,000 marked graves and monuments.

St Michael's Creole Benevolent Association Meeting Hall

416 East Government Street

Pensacola, Florida

The building was built in 1896 and housed one of Pensacola's oldest and most unusual social organizations. The Benevolent Society was established in 1878 by the Creoles. They aided members during sickness and trouble and provided a social forum.

Steamboat House

308 East Government Street

Pensacola, Florida

Built in 1856 by Dionicio Reache who operated two general stores. It features a steamboat shaped front facade and is unique in Pensacola's historical neighborhoods.

T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum (1907)

830 S. Jefferson St.

Pensacola, Florida

(850)444-8905

This elaborate Renaissance Revival building was the height of architectural fashion when it was built as Pensacola's City Hall. Its symmetrical design is graced with wide overhanging eaves, a red tile roof, an arched entry porch, and a secondstory arcade. In 1987 - 1988 the yellow brick building was renovated with the assistance of a special State grant and dedicated as a Florida State Museum. Innovative exhibits portray West Florida's history, architecture and archaeology. The museum's third floor is home to Discovery, an entertaining hands-on museum for children of all ages and is sponsored by the Junior League of Pensacola. Now contains the collection of T.T. Wentworth. You can see galleries and exhibits featuring the T.T. Wentworth Collection and Discovery, a hands-on learning museum for children. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sundays Easter through Labor Day. Cost is $2 all ages. also includes Historic Village and Museums. Prices subject to change.

Thiesen Building, The

40 Palafox Place

Pensacola, Florida

Morgan and Dillon, well known architects from Atlanta designed the 1902 commercial building for Christian Theisen. The building features the Beaux Arts including terra-cotta scrolled brackets, Corinthian Capitals, and sculptured faces surrounded by elaborate terra-cotta floral motifs. It was the first in the area with steam heat for tenants, an elevator and janitorial service.

Veterans Memorial Park

Bay Front Parkway, 9th Avenue

Pensacola, Florida

(850) 433-8200

Located on 5 1/2 acres of land overlooking Pensacola Bay. It is the only Memorial Park to honor the veterans who fought in all of the American Wars.
The park now has a memorial to World War 1 and a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is known as the Wall South.
The Wall South measures 256 feet long. Each wing measures 128 feet in length. the 64 name panels (32 panels per wing) list all of the 58,204 men and women veterans' names who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. Among the Memorial names are 8 Women Nurses known as "Angels on the Wall". the names listed represent people from the United States and citizens of 19 other countries.
The Veterans Memorial Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Park provides benches, handicap parking and access, and lighting for night visitation. It is located on Bay Front Parkway at 9th Avenue next to the Gulf Power Building.
Vietnam Veterans Wall South Foundation
Dept. B
P.O. Box 17886
Pensacola, FL 32522-7886
(850) 433-8200

Weaver's Cottage

209 E. Zaragoza St,

Pensacola, Florida

(850)444-8905

The Gulf Coast Cottage's pyramid-shaped roof was once a common sight in Pensacola. Often these small houses had only two rooms which were rented separately. Today this simple cottage contains a weaving exhibit which illustrates this craft which was so important to a small community. Textiles, looms, and spinning wheels are displayed alongside descriptions of the spinning, carding, and weaving processes.

William Fordham House

417 East Zaragoza Street

Pensacola, Florida

This folk Victorian cottage first appears on the notable Sanborn Insurance Maps in 1892. The land was deeded to Laura Justian Moreno and the cottage was probably built soon after Laura's marriage to William Francis Fordham, who was a Pensacola Doctor.

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