Historical Architecture

 Historical architecture

Memorial Presbyterian Church: 

- The Memorial Presbyterian Church located in St. Augustine, Florida

- Constructed in 1889 by industrialist Henry Flagler as a tribute to his late daughter, Jenny Louise 

- Designed in the Venetian Renaissance style

 - Remains a historic landmark and a testament to Flagler's influence on Florida's development.

3 visual details:

- The designs made in the column

- The designs on the glass panel on the door

- The designs on the doorframe

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine: 

- The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine was completed in 1797

- Is the oldest Catholic parish in continuous use within the United States

- Blends Spanish Mission and Neoclassical styles

- Has withstood fires and renovations, serving as a cornerstone of Florida's Catholic heritage.

3 visual details:

- The intricate pattern on the floor

- The design of the swirls on the window grate 

- The design of the grate on the glass panel inside the basilica

Casa Monica: 

- The Casa Monica Hotel was built in 1888 by Franklin W. Smith

- Is a Moorish Revival-style landmark in St. Augustine

- Later acquired by Henry Flagler and integrated into his luxury hotel network, 

- Remains a historic and opulent destination.

3 visual details: 

- The design of the window on the front of the building 

- The design of the stone railing on the outside of the building 

- The design of the railings on the terrace on the side of the building 

The Lightner Museum: 

- The Lightner Museum, housed in the former Alcazar Hotel was built by Henry Flagler in 1888

- Showcases Gilded Age art and artifacts

- After the hotel closed, Chicago publisher Otto Lightner transformed it into a museum in 1948

- Preserves its architectural grandeur and historical significance 

3 Visual details: 

- The texture on the stone used on the museum

- The carefully displayed shapes on the yellow door

- The details in the orange corner of one of the archways in the museum's courtyard 

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