St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Upham Winter Cottage
268 Saint George Street
1893
is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 29° 53.319′ N, 81° 18.698′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker is on Saint George Street, 0.1 miles south of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted at ground level, on a concrete pedestal, beside the sidewalk, directly in front of the subject house. It is just to the left of the front gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 268 Saint George Street, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Oldest Presbyterian Church in Florida (within shouting distance of this marker); Garcia-Dummett House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fernandez-Llambias House (about 400 feet away); Llambias House (about 400 feet away); Canova-Prince Murat House (about 400 feet away); Canova-Dow and Canova-de Medicis Houses (about 400 feet away); Tovar House (about 500 feet away); Record Building (Cordova Apartments) (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
Also see . . . Upham Cottage. This is an example of Moorish Revival in arches to left of house which were tacked onto a wooden Queen Anne home. A winter cottage of the Flagler era built in 1892-3, built for John J. Upham a veteran of the Civil as well as Plains Indian’s war from Wisconsin where his father was mayor. It was added to over the years with a conservatory, ball room and roof garden. (Submitted on January 4, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.