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

Inscription. 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. It is on Bridge Street east of Cordova Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is

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at or near this postal address: 46 Bridge St, 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

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Star General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Defense Line (within shouting distance of this marker); King’s Road Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); First Colonial Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Record Building (Cordova Apartments) (within shouting distance of this marker); Canova-Prince Murat House (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Sisters of St. Joseph - Florida Motherhouse

Canova-Dow and Canova-de Medicis Houses Marker and house image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, October 31, 2017

2. Canova-Dow and Canova-de Medicis Houses Marker and house

(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). 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.)

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 1,610 times since then and 91 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.