Today, we are going to paint the town . . . white. Yes, that is right - white. We are looking back in time for our next home improvement project - whitewashing our walls. Let us explore the colors (or lack of colors) that once coated early St. Augustine's walls. A paint sample from a …
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If you're following along with our ABC's of St. Augustine Architecture on Instagram (@govhouselibrary), you'll already know that "B" is for Balcony! As you walk down St. George Street, or most any street in the historic downtown, the overhanging balconies automatically stick out, literally and metaphorically, as a recurring feature in our city's architecture. These …
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It's Florida Archaeology Month! Every March, Florida celebrates the rich archaeological heritage of our state. Join us as we explore the archaeology collections of Governor's House Library all month long. To kick-off the celebration, we are highlighting one of our favorite structures - the Arrivas House. The Arrivas House was the first archaeological project completed …
Arrivas House today. Today we're shining a spotlight on the first restoration project completed by the St. Augustine Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission; the Arrivas House! Located at 46 St. George Street, it has a long and varied history, with a long list of owners and uses. It is one of our favorite buildings because …
The first day of spring may be four weeks away, but it definitely is already feeling like spring here in St. Augustine. The temperatures are increasing every day, the flowers are blooming again, and the lizards are back: a true sign of warm weather in Florida. If you've been reading our blog, you already know …
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