González-Alvarez or
“Oldest” House
The
original González portion of the house didn’t always look like this. In the
early to mid 1700s it was a small coquina cottage with a couple of rooms, then
after British owners moved in, they decided to expand. I believe I heard that
the palm tree at left is at least 200 years old, but I'm not certain.
Notice the differing width of windows on the top story. I’d really like to just sit on that bench
awhile and ponder the González clan who walked upon this very ground when many
of my ancestors were still living in Europe . . .
St. George Street
This
is the Salcedo house, a great example of St. Augustine’s colonial architecture.
I’d love to live here, and not just because it’s a charming home with a balcony
where I could watch the Florida sunrise. No, the main reason I’d live here is
because just through that door on the left is Whetstone’s Chocolate factory
outlet, where they have some amazing treats. So let’s recap: quaint house,
lovely balcony, walls full of
history, no traffic allowed on the street, and a candy shop downstairs. Yep. Sounds pretty good to me.
(c) 2015-2016 St. Augustine Fridays
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