St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Llambias House

First Spanish Colonial Period, Built 1763, enlarged by 1788

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, June 6, 2017

1. Llambias House Marker

Inscription. This building is significant for its Spanish and British Colonial architectural influences and in 1954 became one of the first examples of a private residence to undergo a documented restoration. Characteristics of the "St. Augustine Plan" of residential architecture include the rectangular form, projecting balcony, side entry into the private courtyard, and an inner loggia or porch. These features are unique adaptations to the climate and used locally available materials of coquina stone with stucco finish and wood. The careful restorations interprets the building as it existed during the Second Spanish Period.

Designated as a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Erected by City of St. Augustine.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.

Location. 29° 53.27′ N, 81° 18.647′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is on Saint Francis Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 St Francis St, Saint Augustine

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FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in First Coast

and in Greater Jacksonville.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fernandez-Llambias House (a few steps from this marker); Tovar House (within shouting distance of this marker); Garcia-Dummett House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gonzalez-Alvarez House (within shouting distance of this marker); La Florida’s El Camino Real (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Augustine’s Oldest House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Francis Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Four Centuries----Five Flags (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, March 23, 2019

2. Llambias House Marker

markers in St. Augustine.

Llambias House and an additional marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, June 6, 2017

3. Llambias House and an additional marker

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, June 6, 2017

4. Llambias House Marker

Llambias House ca.1763 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, March 23, 2019

5. Llambias House ca.1763

An additional, nearby marker for Xavier López Pellicer at the Llambias House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, June 6, 2017

6. An additional, nearby marker for Xavier López Pellicer at the Llambias House

Xavier Lopez Pellicer was born in St. Augustine, February 8, 1900, one of nine children of Andrew Joseph and Josephine Lopez Pellicer. He attended the Rutgers School of Banking, went to work for the St. Augustine National Bank in 1919 and retired as a senior vice president in 1966. He served as president of the Rotary Club; president of the Board of Trustees of Flagler Hospital and trustee for 40 years; president and director of the St. Augustine Historical Society; president of the Florida Bankers Association and president of the Florida Forestry Association. Pellicer also served for seven years as a national director of the American Forestry Association and for three years on the Florida Board of Forestry and Parks during the term of Governor Millard Caldwell. During the restoration of the Llambias House in St. Augustine, he met Fernando Rubio of Mahon, Minorca. They were responsible for the donation of a bronze statue commemorating the Minorcans. Xavier Lopez Pellicer died in 1990. His Great Floridian Plaque is located at the Llambias House, 31 St. Francis Street, St. Augustine.

Llambias House garden entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, March 23, 2019

7. Llambias House garden entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2017, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 787 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 7, 2017, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. 2. submitted on March 23, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on September 7, 2017, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. 5. submitted on March 23, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 6. submitted on September 10, 2017, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. 7. submitted on March 23, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.