St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Record Building (Cordova Apartments)
Built 1906, addition 1924
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, October 31, 2017
1. Record Building (Cordova Apartments) Marker
This building housed the local newspaper for one hundred years and is important for its association with Florida's first independent female editor Nina Hawkins. Architecturally, it is significant for the Italian Renaissance Revival design. Prominent local architects Frederick Henderich and Francis Hollingsworth are responsible for designing the original building and the historic addition, respectively. Subsequent non-historic additions included a large building that covered the adjacent parking lot which was removed when the building was adapted for use as an apartment building in 2005. The building retains many of its original details including the overhanging eaves, decorative garlands, windows and pilaster details.
Listed in the National Register of Historic places by the U.S. Department of the Interior.Erected by City of St. Augustine.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 29° 53.361′ N, 81° 18.775′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Canova-Dow and Canova-de Medicis Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Missionary Baptist (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canova-Prince Murat House (about 300 feet away); 79 Bridge Street (about 400 feet away); The Oldest Presbyterian Church in Florida (about 400 feet away); 76 Washington Street (about 400 feet away); Sisters of St. Joseph - Florida Motherhouse (about 400 feet away); Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, October 31, 2017
2. Record Building (Cordova Apartments) and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 47 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.
