Pensacola in Escambia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
407 South Palafox
Photographed By Judith Elizabeth Pearson, July 11, 2021
1. 407 South Palafox Marker
The marker as seen from the sidewalk.
Inscription.
407 South Palafox. . Today's 407 South Palafox was built in 1898 as a brick building that encompassed 409 and 411 in one structure. It replaced an original wooden building erected by Henry Pfeifer in 1885. The building has served as a fruit and grocery, a tailor shop, a restaurant, and from 1916 - 1919 as the Birmingham Liquor Company. It has had many residents over its 125 year history, but, by far, the longest tenant was Pensacola Restaurant Supply and Equipment Company opened in 1946 by Oscar and Norman Willenzik. The structure was seriously damaged by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and was vacant until 2010 when purchased by Quint and Rishy Studer. The building then underwent extensive rehabilitation to become a cornerstone for Pensacola's downtown revitalization.
Today's 407 South Palafox was built in 1898 as a brick building that encompassed 409 and 411 in one structure. It replaced an original wooden building erected by Henry Pfeifer in 1885. The building has served as a fruit and grocery, a tailor shop, a restaurant, and from 1916 - 1919 as the Birmingham Liquor Company. It has had many residents over its 125 year history, but, by far, the longest tenant was Pensacola Restaurant Supply and Equipment Company opened in 1946 by Oscar and Norman Willenzik. The structure was seriously damaged by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and was vacant until 2010 when purchased by Quint and Rishy Studer. The building then underwent extensive rehabilitation to become a cornerstone for Pensacola's downtown revitalization.
Erected 2020.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 30° 24.465′ N, 87° 12.859′ W. Marker is in Pensacola, Florida, in Escambia County. Marker is at the intersection of South Palafox Street and West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South Palafox Street. Located on the east wall of the building that houses Bodacious Shops. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 S Palafox St, Pensacola FL 32502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
More about this marker. The unique feature of this marker is that it is accompanied by a life-size statue of a man in work clothes drilling the marker into the wall of the building. The statue portrays the father of Mr. Quint Studer, entrepreneur, real estate developer, and one of Pensacola's leading philanthropists. Mr. Randy New, artist, sculpted the statue. Mr. Studer's father died in 2015 and the statue is a tribute to him.
Regarding 407 South Palafox. Nearby attractions (within walking distance) include the Plaza Ferdinand VII park, the Pensacola Cultural Center, the Museum of Art, and Maritime Park and Stadium.
Photographed By Judith Elizabeth Pearson, July 11, 2021
2. Marker with statue of Mr. Studer.
Photographed By Judith Elizabeth Pearson, July 11, 2021
3. Marker and statue seen from a distance.
Photographed By Judith Elizabeth Pearson, July 11, 2021
4. Looking north: South Palafox is part of Pensacola's vibrant historic district.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2021, by Judith Elizabeth Pearson of Burke, Virginia. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 11, 2021, by Judith Elizabeth Pearson of Burke, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
