The Callaway School House was built in 1911 (two years prior to the creation of Bay County in 1913) on the SW corner of Beulah Avenue and Letohattchee Street. Callaway had been surveyed and platted in 1908 by Pitt Milner Callaway for whom the . . . — — Map (db m73287) HM
Built in 1919 for the British Navy, this 170-foot steamer originally was christened Kilmarnock. Admiral Richard E. Byrd purchased the ship for use in his Antarctic expedition of 1928-30 and renamed her Eleanor Bolling in honor of . . . — — Map (db m73753) HM
This house at 941 Grace Avenue was built by Maude and Earle Thompson in 1924. The couple lived here with their three children who retained possession of the house until 2008. The Thompson family were among the first citizens of Panama City and . . . — — Map (db m245298) HM
Road and bridge construction during the Roosevelt administration of the 1930's made automobile travel easier and more common. In Florida, tourists stayed in "motor courts" like this one. C. M. Kelly owned several properties and businesses including . . . — — Map (db m245331) HM
The first brick building in Panama City was completed in 1911 and housed Panama City's first bank. The bank closed in 1915 and was occupied by various businesses over the years. In 1941 Leslie Miller Gilbert opened Less Gilbert's Bay Shore Bar and . . . — — Map (db m245134) HM
Bay County's Oldest Bank was originally a beautiful one-story building of old style concrete block or cement Stone (earlier referred to as "artificial stone"). It is the only remaining example of this particular old style craftsmanship left in Bay . . . — — Map (db m245304) HM
In this park are the remains of a Native American settlement occupied sometime between AD 1200 and 1500. Archaeological studies at this site, called the Buena Vista Site 8BY878 documented that this was probably a small, temporary settlement where . . . — — Map (db m245323) HM
After a fire and explosion destroyed the Panama Motor Co. building on this site in 1930, W. J. Cook and wife Estelle, sister of former owner Fred T. Bennett, had erected the new Cook Motor Co. The large building had, from left to right, a display . . . — — Map (db m245255) HM
Covington Cemetery officially dates to 1917 when Richard Covington, a successful African American truck farmer and landowner, buried his wife Laura on this plot of land. The Cemetery grew from a private graveyard to a larger sacred space where Black . . . — — Map (db m245349) HM
The St. Andrew Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in St. Andrews in 1886 and construction of this sanctuary was completed in 1887. In 1939, $600.00 was borrowed to add the front foyer, which covered the glass panes above the door. To alleviate . . . — — Map (db m245302) HM
This building housed the first "photo play theater" to open successfully in the Downtown. The 30 foot by 100 foot building was constructed on steel lath with stuccoed exterior. The owner and manager, J. Arthur Smith, had opera chairs installed that . . . — — Map (db m245247) HM
This house was built 1910 by Henry S. Harmon and sold to his kinsman John Marlin Sessions in 1913. Both men were experienced sawmill men who worked the nearby lumber on Massalina Bayou to provide materials for much needed new houses in the brand-new . . . — — Map (db m245232) HM
(side A)
Built in 1927 by A.A. Payne, a banker, and bought by John Christo, Sr., the house is significant in architecture, a mixture of styles typical of the late 19th and early 20th centuries which includes Neo-Colonial Revival and . . . — — Map (db m42117) HM
Built on an Indian midden in 1912 by W.A. and Sylvia Kelly as a bungalow cottage, this home was purchased in 1948 by Brown and Estelle Howell, who remodeled in 1952 and turned it into a ranch style house. The Howells changed the entrance from First . . . — — Map (db m245229) HM
Leon DeVoe "Voe" and Kate Harmon built this home in 1908 on family land that was purchased in 1876 and would later become known as the Harmon Plat.
L.D. "Voe" was a mill superintendent, Panama City town councilman, and a licensed real estate . . . — — Map (db m245182) HM
Lee's Gulf Service Station which later changed to Lee's BP was owned by Edward Lee, Sr. This was a very successful business and allowed both blacks and whites to purchase fuel and associated supplies within the community.
Dan Lee says, "Each . . . — — Map (db m245081) HM
The Lincoln Theater, opened by the Bailey Theater chain in November 1950, stood as one of the last bastions of "colored theaters" where African Americans could enjoy movies and entertainment during a time of segregation. Operating until 1957, it . . . — — Map (db m245087) HM
It is believed the Lion Fountain (c. 1910s) was located at the Pines Hotel that once stood adjacent to the Panama City Depot off Beach Drive where today's Chevron tanks are. Many locals called the fountain a "horse trough" during its time near the . . . — — Map (db m245312) HM
In 1887, this block was set aside by the original Downtown developers, George W Jenks, and C. J. Demorest. Streets were laid out around the park, and it is evident from the plat of May 23, 1888, that it was the focal point of the small community. . . . — — Map (db m245178) HM
This cottage style home was built on an Indian midden by early business developer George H. McKenzie and his wife Frances. It was purchased in 1928 by Professor Monte Pickens, a renowned musician. It remained in the Pickens family until . . . — — Map (db m245173) HM
This house was built in 1908 by Miles Lampkin "Lamp" and wife Mary Honora "Nora" Purcell Harmon. "Lamp", born in 1871, was the son of original settlers Turner Hunt and Nancy Harmon. "Lamp" was one of the thirty one qualified voters that signed the . . . — — Map (db m245197) HM
Joseph Sihelnik bought this vacant property in 1932 and built a combination store and dwelling on the land to be used by his niece, Miss Maggie Slicho. The store was sometimes known as Cove Grocery and was operated by Maggie until 1948 when it was . . . — — Map (db m245203) HM
The first known burial on this land was that of Arminda Mosher in 1895. She had come to the area with her husband Elijah, and died at the age of 51.
When George M. West moved here permanently in 1906 he founded the Gulf Coast Development . . . — — Map (db m244973) HM
Established 1945 on Fannin Field Panama City-Bay County Airport 1964 Panama City-Bay County Airport and Industrial District 1967 Developed and controlled by Representative Airport Authorities in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Agency Control . . . — — Map (db m221885) HM
Constructed by George M. West, one of the "founding fathers" of Panama City, it was at this site that Mr. West and his wife Lillian Carlisle West "Miss Lillian" published three local newspapers, numerous books and promotional materials for economic . . . — — Map (db m245045) HM
(Front Side): The McKenzie House is a large two-story clapboard frame dwelling built in the Dutch Colonial style typical of the turn of the century houses still standing in Northern Michigan. It was built 1909 by Belle Booth who married R. . . . — — Map (db m8155) HM
Side 1
In 1913, Jewish philanthropist and Sears, Roebuck and Company chairman, Julius Rosenwald, joined African American rights activist Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute to help support a project to design and . . . — — Map (db m192362) HM
After moving to Panama City Florida in late 1947 Morise and Clera opened Russ Shoe Shop at 1107 Cove Blvd. in 1949. Their shoe repair business was to become a pillar of the Glenwood community. About 1960, the Russ family built a new building next . . . — — Map (db m245084) HM
Near this site on March 20, 1863, Confederate soldiers commanded by Captain Walter J. Robinson repelled a landing by Union sailors led by Acting Master James Folger of the blockading vessel U.S.S. Roebuck. The 11-man scouting party of Union . . . — — Map (db m8160) HM
The U.S. bark Roebuck, commanded by John Sherrill, was sent to St. Andrews Bay to prevent blockade running. On March 20, 1863, an 11-man scouting party landed in this vicinity to secure fresh drinking water. They were attacked by Confederates . . . — — Map (db m129811) HM
This is the oldest known existing residence in the Cove. It was built about 1867 by Wiliam & Martha Farley who brought their family to the bay from Jackson County shortly after the close of the Civil War. Farley also planted a large grove of orange . . . — — Map (db m245154) HM
This is the site of the landmark Gideon case, after which the Public Defender system was established in Florida and throughout the nation. In 1961, Clarence Earl Gideon (1910-1972) stood trial in this courthouse for the felony of burglary. Lacking . . . — — Map (db m42115) HM
On November 16, 1936, Fred Moon of Moon Jewelry moved into this recently constructed building, owned by A.H. Brake at 424 Harrison Avenue. He was reputed in the 1930's to be the only certified watchmaker in town.
In 1943, Cecil M. Williams is . . . — — Map (db m245257) HM
This Heritage Oak Tree
is estimated to be over
250 years old
It was standing during
The War Between the
States as if a Sentry
standing guard over
Old St Andrews Bay — — Map (db m87324) HM
In 1937, A. W. Page built this building comprised of 4 storefronts with 15 offices upstairs for $45,000. It was sold to the local Carpenter's Union for $25,000 in 1943. During WWII, over 2100 carpenters worked at Wainright Shipyard in Panama City. . . . — — Map (db m244963) HM
Newkirk and Nettie Southerland purchased this property from Henry S. Harmon, the first developer of Panama City's Cove area, and built this frame vernacular cottage by 1911. The original address was 24 Olive Street later renamed E. 2nd Place. . . . — — Map (db m245157) HM
Between 1861 and 1865, the St. Andrew Bay Saltworks, one of the largest producers of salt in the South, contributed to the Confederate cause by providing salt, fish, and cattle for southern troops and citizens. A necessary preservative in those . . . — — Map (db m8158) HM
In 1936, the Van Kleeck Company, a hardware store, moved into two of the units of his new building, built by Deeb Construction Company. Panama Recreation Parlor opened in the unit at 131 Harrison Avenue. The most newsworthy event that occurred here . . . — — Map (db m245136) HM
This building was built in 1926 and named for its original owner, Walter L. Folkes, who introduced electricity to Panama City in 1915. The first floor was originally occupied by Panama Light and Power Company, under the management of Folkes' son, . . . — — Map (db m245238) HM
In 1936, real estate developer H. L. Sudduth donated this property at 350 Cove Blvd to the Woman's Club of Panama City for the location of a clubhouse. Architect James Look drew the plans and supervised construction. Cost for the modern brick . . . — — Map (db m245130) HM
Anderson's Service Station, owned and operated by Willie and Bertha Anderson, and was open six days a week from 1939 to 1985. Truly a family business, the Andersons daughters Peggy, Ruth, Barbara, Dannie and Willie, Jr., all worked at the station. A . . . — — Map (db m245122) HM
Time and service have honored the name of Battle Funeral Home since 1933. In Phenix City, Alabama in February of 1933 W. C. Battle, Sr. embarked upon the funeral industry. To this day, Battle & Battle funeral Home continues to service the families . . . — — Map (db m245120) HM
The first school in St. Andrew, a community established ca. 1827, was built in 1850. That building burned down. The second school was a two-story wooden structure with two large rooms on each floor. The school had four teachers and 100 students. In . . . — — Map (db m221882) HM
On February 22, 1926, WWI Veteran Harry C. Cailey of St. Andrews filed claim under the Homestead Act for 140.52 acres on this Gulf of Mexico location. His patent deed, signed by President Calvin Coolidge, required he maintain residency for . . . — — Map (db m244869) HM
Divers were limited to time and depth working underwater.
Dr. George Bond theorized that divers could stay underwater longer and dive to greater depths using saturation techniques breathing a controlled mixture of gas. These . . . — — Map (db m245046) HM
This Decompression Chamber was built in 1965 and is made of steel. The Chamber has skids and lifting eyes to secure it on a deck. The Chamber has all of the necessary pressure gauges, fittings, valves and portholes for adequately decompressing a . . . — — Map (db m245025) HM
Built as Perry Cubmarine PC3B in 1963. The Tech-diver can operate at a working depth of 600 ft for a 6 hour maximum dive duration. It is designed to carry a pilot and non-diving specialist for first-hand inspection and supervision of construction, . . . — — Map (db m245044) HM
Engineers and Scientists from the
“Navy Mine Defense Laboratory”
researched the problems of living at the bottom of
the sea with safety as paramount
The staff designed for:
• Primary and breathing gases
• Communication with . . . — — Map (db m245024) HM
Loftin’s Ferry, on Pitts Avenue, which later became Parker, was an important part of the major land route called the “Military Road” that ran from Apalachicola through St. Joseph to Marianna and beyond. This road, constructed from 1836 . . . — — Map (db m42114) HM
