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	Ponce de León Hotel. According to a historical marker, "This magnificent structure was erected between 1885 and 1887 by Henry M. Flagler, the hotel and railroad magnate whose activities contributed greatly to the development of Florida's eastern coastal area."
	Bird's eye view of Alcazar and Cordova Hotels from the Ponce de León Hotel.
	The city gates lead to the old town via George Street. According to a sign on the gates, "This gate, opened in 1739, provided the only access through the defense line on the north side of Spanish St. Augustine. Royal engineer Manuel de Hita built these coquina pillars in 1808."
	Fountain of youth.
	The city gates.
	Ponce de León Hotel.
	The city gates.
	St. Francis Street showing the oldest house in the United States. It was built in 1652 and renovated in 1986.
	Ponce de León Hotel.
	The Alcazar Hotel.
	Hotel Cordova.
	The city gates.
	Old cathedral.
	Oldest house in the United States, located on St. Francis Street.
	Charolette Street.
	Treasury Street, claimed to be the narrowest street in the U.S.
	Memorial Presbyterian church.
	Old slave market.
	The Alcazar Hotel.
	Ponce de León Hotel.
	Sea wall.
	Anastasia Lighthouse.
	Oldest frame house (at left) on St. George Street showing the city gates in the distance.
	The city gates.

 

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