Panama City in Bay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

John Christo, Sr. Building

1926

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. John Christo, Sr. Building Marker

Inscription. This building was built between 1926 and 1933 by W.L. Folkes. It was previously known as the Panama City Milk and Cream Company and in 1935 as Bayhead Dairies, the largest and most complete dairy products organization in the community at that time. The Dairy was on the first floor and in 1933 the second floor was used by the Acme Lodge No. 222, free and accepted Masons of Florida. The Bayhead Dairy made delicious ice cream at this location under the name of "Jolly Good." John Christo, Sr. Purchased the building in 1959. In 2007, the building was occupied by Maddies Custard Ice Cream and Pizzeria, with Gallery Above, an art gallery, occupying the second floor.

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 1926.

Location. 30° 9.498′ N, 85° 39.626′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It is on Harrison Avenue south of West 6th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 561 Harrison Avenue, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Panama City High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Moon Jewelry Co. (approx. 0.2 miles away); W.L. Folkes Building

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Cook Motor Company (approx. ¼ mile away); The Page Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Idle Hour Theater (approx. ¼ mile away); Robert Lee McKenzie's Home and Office (approx. ¼ mile away); The Gideon Versus Wainwright Case (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panama City.

Also see . . .
1. Historical Society of Bay County. (Submitted on April 23, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. A History of Bay County. (Submitted on April 24, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. John Christo, Sr. Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.