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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

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

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Industry At Sea (within shouting distance of this marker); Trader Jon's (within shouting distance of this marker); A New Territory for the U.S. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gen. Andrew Jackson (about 300 feet away); Officer's Room and Kitchen (about 400 feet away); Trenches & Trous-de-Loup (about 400 feet away); William Dudley Chipley (about 400 feet away); A Spanish Town (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pensacola.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Colonial Pensacola - Archaeology Brings History to Life (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

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

Marker with statue of Mr. Studer. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Judith Elizabeth Pearson, July 11, 2021

2. Marker with statue of Mr. Studer.

and Stadium.

Marker and statue seen from a distance. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Judith Elizabeth Pearson, July 11, 2021

3. Marker and statue seen from a distance.

Looking north: South Palafox is part of Pensacola's vibrant historic district. image. Click for full size.

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 1,050 times since then and 51 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.