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

Espinosa-Sanchez House

First Spanish Colonial Period, Built 1702-1756

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, October 31, 2017

1. Espinosa-Sanchez House Marker

Inscription. One of the few Spanish Colonial buildings remaining in St. Augustine and among a smaller group from the First Spanish Period, this structure suffered two fires and underwent many major alterations. The first documented property owner, and possible builder, Diego de Espinosa was of the mercantile-planter class which accounts for the size and potential commercial use of the building. Spanish site plan characteristics of a street-front orientation and building form with a main block-and-wing extension designed with an arcaded loggia are original. The 1965 building restoration was conducted with analysis of the building fabric and archeological evidence to understand the original building form and opening patterns.

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 1702.

Location. 29° 53.624′ N, 81° 18.695′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. It is at the intersection of Charlotte Street and Treasury Street, on the right when traveling north

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on Charlotte Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Charlotte Street, Saint Augustine 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: Remnant of Rodriguez Arsian House (within shouting distance of this marker); Monson Motel Steps (within shouting distance of this marker); Sixteen Jewish Clergy (within shouting distance of this marker); Hurricane Matthew High Water Mark (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Augustine First World War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Monson Motel (about 300 feet away); Cathedral of St. Augustine (about

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, March 23, 2019

2. Espinosa-Sanchez House Marker

400 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Espinosa-Sanchez House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, October 31, 2017

3. Espinosa-Sanchez House

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,861 times since then and 176 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 9, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 2. submitted on March 23, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on December 9, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.