Historic District in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Mural Painted by Hollis H. Holbrook in 1954

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024

1. Mural Painted by Hollis H. Holbrook in 1954 Marker

Inscription. This 1954 mural by Hollis Holbrook depicts the introduction of European culture and religion to the Native Americans, particularly those living here in the Village of Chief Seloy.

Holbrook (1909-1984) was a noted artist who graduated from the University of Massachusetts School of Design (1934), and from the Yale School of Fine Arts (1936).

During the depression, he was hired by the Federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) to paint murals on federal buildings, (many of which were post offices) and to teach his techniques to student artists.

Holbrook was the first chairman of the art department at the University of Florida, and a long term faculty member. He was an expert in tempera painting, and one of his most famous tempera murals is on display in the second story of the UF's main library.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.

Location. 29° 54.377′ N, 81° 18.939′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. It can be reached from the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Williams Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Magnolia Ave, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in First Coast

and in Greater Jacksonville.

It is also in the American South.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Coontie Palm (a few steps from this marker); Mandarin Orange (a few steps from this marker); Galberry (within shouting distance of this marker); Yaupon Holly (within shouting distance of this marker); Sweetgum (within shouting distance of this marker); Cassia (within shouting distance of this marker); Prickly Pear Cactus (within shouting distance of this marker); Coontie (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024

2. Mural Painted by Hollis H. Holbrook in 1954 Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024

3. Mural Painted by Hollis H. Holbrook in 1954 Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024

4. Mural Painted by Hollis H. Holbrook in 1954 Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024

5. Mural Painted by Hollis H. Holbrook in 1954 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 6, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.