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.
John Christo, Sr. Building. 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.
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. Marker 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.
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 38 times since then. 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.
