Panama City in Bay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Panama City Publishing Company (1920)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
1. Panama City Publishing Company Marker
Inscription.
Panama City Publishing Company (1920). . Constructed by George M. West, one of the "founding fathers" of Panama City, it was at this site that Mr. West and his wife Lillian Carlisle West "Miss Lillian" published three local newspapers, numerous books and promotional materials for economic development of the area. Mr. West died in 1926, and his wife continued writing and editing the newspaper and running the business. His great-great-grandson Charles "Buddy" West was proprietor until 2005 when he sold the building to the City of Panama City for restoration and preservation as a Publishing Museum and historic showplace.
Constructed by George M. West, one of the "founding fathers" of Panama City, it was at this site that Mr. West and his wife Lillian Carlisle West "Miss Lillian" published three local newspapers, numerous books and promotional materials for economic development of the area. Mr. West died in 1926, and his wife continued writing and editing the newspaper and running the business. His great-great-grandson Charles "Buddy" West was proprietor until 2005 when he sold the building to the City of Panama City for restoration and preservation as a Publishing Museum and historic showplace.
Erected by Community of St. Andrews, Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 30° 10.152′ N, 85° 42.09′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. Marker is at the intersection of Beck Avenue and West 11th Court, on the left when traveling south on Beck Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1134 Beck Avenue, Panama City FL 32401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Azalea Court (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The SS Tarpon Anchor (about 400 feet away); The “Cap’n Scuba” House
3. Panama City Publishing Company Renovation Plaque
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
4. George Mortimer West
Great Floridians 2000 Award
Florida Department of State and Florida League of Cities
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 17, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.