St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Canova-Dow and Canova-de Medicis Houses
Territorial Period, Built ca. 1840
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, October 31, 2017
1. Canova-Dow and Canova-de Medicis Houses Marker
These two buildings, at 42 and 46 Bridge Street, are among the few Territorial Period buildings left in the city which represent the time period between 1821 and 1845. Antonio Canova purchased the property and built these structures for his sons. Differing characteristics between the buildings reflect the transitional nature of the Territorial Period, with the ashlar scored stucco on one house carrying the British Colonial tradition and the beaded weatherboard siding on the other moving toward the Victorian traditional of wood framing and finishes. The buildings were purchased and expanded by Amos Spear in 1877. Later owners of 46 included the de Medicis. Kenneth Dow acquired the properties in 1946 to ensure their preservation.Erected by City of Augustine.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 29° 53.374′ N, 81° 18.749′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker is on Bridge Street east of Cordova Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Record Building (Cordova Apartments) (within shouting distance of this marker); Canova-Prince Murat House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sisters of St. Joseph - Florida Motherhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Oldest Presbyterian Church in Florida (about 300 feet away); Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (about 300 feet away); Upham Winter Cottage (about 400 feet away); Don Toledo/Gaspar Papy House (about 500 feet away); St. Mary's Missionary Baptist (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
Also see . . . Canova House. (Submitted on December 15, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, October 31, 2017
2. Canova-Dow and Canova-de Medicis Houses Marker and house
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 412 times since then and 138 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
