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King's Bakery

British Colonial Period, Built ca. 1782

 
 
King's Bakery Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, June 21, 2017
1. King's Bakery Marker
Inscription. This is the only known building with its origin in the British Period that exists in St. Augustine. Until Marine Street was developed, the Bakery was contiguous with the St. Francis Barracks property. The British converted and expanded the Spanish Convento de San Francisco into their Barracks including the construction of this Bakery and storeroom. The coquina stone construction and stucco finish are typical of St. Augustine's Colonial building pattern and thick masonry construction functions to keep the building dark and cool. Alterations over time served other uses including a military hospital, storehouse, and office for the National Cemetery. In 1934, a New Deal project converted the former bake house into an automobile garage.
 
Erected by City of St. Augustine.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureColonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
 
Location. 29° 53.203′ N, 81° 18.559′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker is on Marine Street, 0.1 miles south of St. Francis Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 98 Marine St, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Francis Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Major Dade and His Command Monuments
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Florida’s First Muster Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Patriot Parade Field (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Augustine National Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); A National Cemetery System (within shouting distance of this marker); Parade Field Structures (within shouting distance of this marker); Operation New Dawn (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
 
King's Bakery Marker and building image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, June 21, 2017
2. King's Bakery Marker and building
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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