Panama City in Bay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Page Building
1937
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. The Page Building Marker
Inscription.
The Page Building. In 1937, A. W. Page built this building comprised of 4 storefronts with 15 offices upstairs for $45,000. It was sold to the local Carpenter's Union for $25,000 in 1943. During world war two, over 2100 carpenters worked at Wainright Shipyard in Panama City. Government offices such as the Coast Guard and Naval Intelligence were early tenants. Early businesses were West Florida Gas, Brannon's Market, Phillip's Music Mart, Monk's Grocery, and Harry's Good Food Cafι (c. 1951). The Page was called one of the most modern buildings in Bay County because it was completely air-conditioned. From the 1970's and until 2022, it was known as the Magnolia Centre, Don Giles owner. In 2022, the Branch family converted this historic building into residential apartments with its original name.
In 1937, A. W. Page built this building comprised of 4 storefronts with 15 offices upstairs for $45,000. It was sold to the local Carpenter's Union for $25,000 in 1943. During WWII, over 2100 carpenters worked at Wainright Shipyard in Panama City. Government offices such as the Coast Guard and Naval Intelligence were early tenants. Early businesses were West Florida Gas, Brannon's Market, Phillip's Music Mart, Monk's Grocery, and Harry's Good Food Cafι (c. 1951). The Page was called one of the most modern buildings in Bay County because it was completely air-conditioned. From the 1970's and until 2022, it was known as the Magnolia Centre, Don Giles owner. In 2022, the Branch family converted this historic building into residential apartments with its original name.
Erected by Historical Society of Bay County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 30° 9.31′ N, 85° 39.546′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It is at the intersection of East 4th Street and Magnolia Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 East 4th Street, Panama City FL 32401, 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
