St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Solana House
Second Spanish Colonial Period, Built ca. 1805
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, October 31, 2017
1. Solana House Marker
Inscription.
Solana House. Second Spanish Colonial Period, Built ca. 1805. The coquina stone, for construction of this and other Colonial structures in St. Augustine, was quarried on Anastasia Island and requires a stucco finish to protect the native shellstone from the elements. Several buildings are located on this site which now serves as an inn. The oldest building is represented in the full, two-story coquina stone building at the corner of Charlotte Street. Wooden buildings were constructed between 1883 and 1930 on the north side of the main building which were modified historically with a stucco finish. This was a common practice at the time to maintain the Spanish Colonial character. Manuel Solana served in the Spanish army as a Mounted Dragoon and the original house remained in the Solana family until 1867.
The coquina stone, for construction of this and other Colonial structures in St. Augustine, was quarried on Anastasia Island and requires a stucco finish to protect the native shellstone from the elements. Several buildings are located on this site which now serves as an inn. The oldest building is represented in the full, two-story coquina stone building at the corner of Charlotte Street. Wooden buildings were constructed between 1883 and 1930 on the north side of the main building which were modified historically with a stucco finish. This was a common practice at the time to maintain the Spanish Colonial character. Manuel Solana served in the Spanish army as a Mounted Dragoon and the original house remained in the Solana family until 1867.
Erected by City of St. Augustine.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.
Location. 29° 53.461′ N, 81° 18.67′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker is at the intersection of Charlotte Street and Cadiz Street, on the left when traveling north on Charlotte Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Charlotte Street, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 393 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
