St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Canova-Dow and Canova-de Medicis Houses
Territorial Period, Built ca. 1840
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, October 31, 2017
1. Canova-Dow and Canova-de Medicis Houses Marker
Inscription.
Canova-Dow and Canova-de Medicis Houses. Territorial Period, Built ca. 1840. These two buildings, at 42 and 46 Bridge Street, are among the few Territorial Period buildings left in the city which represent the time period between 1821 and 1845. Antonio Canova purchased the property and built these structures for his sons. Differing characteristics between the buildings reflect the transitional nature of the Territorial Period, with the ashlar scored stucco on one house carrying the British Colonial tradition and the beaded weatherboard siding on the other moving toward the Victorian traditional of wood framing and finishes. The buildings were purchased and expanded by Amos Spear in 1877. Later owners of 46 included the de Medicis. Kenneth Dow acquired the properties in 1946 to ensure their preservation.
These two buildings, at 42 and 46 Bridge Street, are among the few Territorial Period buildings left in the city which represent the time period between 1821 and 1845. Antonio Canova purchased the property and built these structures for his sons. Differing characteristics between the buildings reflect the transitional nature of the Territorial Period, with the ashlar scored stucco on one house carrying the British Colonial tradition and the beaded weatherboard siding on the other moving toward the Victorian traditional of wood framing and finishes. The buildings were purchased and expanded by Amos Spear in 1877. Later owners of 46 included the de Medicis. Kenneth Dow acquired the properties in 1946 to ensure their preservation.
Erected by City of Augustine.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 29° 53.374′ N, 81° 18.749′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker is on Bridge Street east of Cordova Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Bridge St, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Canova House. (Submitted on December 15, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, October 31, 2017
2. Canova-Dow and Canova-de Medicis Houses Marker and house
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 560 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
