THE SIXTH & FINAL GALLERY NIGHT OF 2009
Gallery Night is Pensacola’s premiere family event. Tourists and locals will want to stroll through an eclectic array of merchants, galleries and cafes; enjoy the diverse and exceptional talent of painters, photographers, sculptors, musicians, and more. Admission is free.
Be sure to visit: DOLCE VITA located on 306 South REUS st across from the Maritime Park Project & across from City Hall. Reus is crossed by Government & Main. Warm atmosphere & owned by the Pfeiffer Family! PEARL GIRLS TRUNK SHOW during GALLERY NIGHT!
The Arts Council of Northwest Florida's mission:
The Mission of the Arts Council of Northwest Florida is to create a premiere arts community in the Pensacola Bay Area.
As an umbrella organization, we enrich the quality of life by providing leadership, advocacy, financial support and education.
Supporting all of the arts in Northwest Florida.
http://www.artsnwfl.org/
American Guild of Organists - http://www.pensacola-ago.org/Art & Design Society of Ft. Walton - http://www.artsdesignsociety.com/Belmont Arts & Cultural Centers - http://www.belmontartscenter.com/Choral Society - http://www.choralsocietyofpensacola.com/Fiesta Barbershop Chorus - http://www.harmonize.com/pensacola/Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival - http://www.ggaf.org/Gulf Coast Chorale - http://www.gulfcoastchorale.org/Gulf Breeze Arts - http://www.gulfbreezearts.com/Historic Pensacola Village - http://www.historicpensacola.org/Hurry-Up Stage & FilmWorks - http://www.drumdancetheater.com/Ballet Pensacola - http://www.balletpensacola.com/Jazz Society - http://www.jazzpensacola.com/ Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation - http://www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.com/Music Study Club http://www.pensacolamusic.orgNorthwest Florida Ballet - http://www.nfballet.org/Pastel Society of North Florida - http://jimfew.home.mchsi.com/psnf.htm/Perdido Bay Tribe - http://www.perdidobaytribe.org/Pensacola Children’s Chorus - http://www.pensacolachildrenschorus.com/Pensacola Historical Society - http://www.pensacolahistory.org/Pensacola Junior College - http://www.pjc.edu/Pensacola Little Theatre - http://www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/Pensacola Museum of Art - http://www.pensacolamuseumofart.org/Pensacola Opera - http://www.pensacolaopera.com/Pensacola Quilters’ Guild - http://www.pensacolaquiltersguild.org/Pensacola Sister Cities - http://www.pensacolasistercities.org/Pensacola Sound Chorus - http://www.pensacolasoundchorus.comPensacola Symphony Orchestra - http://www.pensacolasymphony.com/Santa Rosa Arts and Culture Foundation - http://www.sracf.orgThe Rolfs Piano Series - http://www.mcilwain.org/rolfs/rolfs.cfmThe Pensacola Civic Band - http://www.pensacolacivicband.org/Three Arts Alliance - http://www.threeartsalliance.com/The University of West Florida Division of Fine & Performing Arts - http://www.uwf.edu/cfpa/UWUF Radio - http://www.wuwf.org/West Florida Literary Federation www.westfloridaliteraryfederation.comWide Angle Photo Club http://www.wideanglephotoclub.org
Galleries
Art Praha - www.artpraha.com Artel Gallery - http://www.artelgallery.org/Artworks http://www.artistkey.com Blue Morning Gallery - http://www.bluemorninggallery.com/The City Art Market- http://www.cityartmarket.com/Pink Picasso GalleryQuayside Gallery - http://www.quaysidegallery.com/Stonehaus Gallery & Studio - http://www.peterkingceramics.com/ Zayszly Artz - http://www.zayszlyartz.com/UWF Art Gallery - http://www.uwf.edu/art/art/
Artists Links
Oil, Acrylics & PastelsBeege Welborn - http://www.beegewelborn.com/CC Miranda - http://www.theartrat.com/Chester Delacruz - http://www.chesterd.com/Kim Chi Tinnirella - http://www.artbykimchi.com/Sidney Copson - http://www.sidneysstudios.com/Susan Myers - http://www.susanemyers.com/Talis Jayme - http://www.artistkey.com/Stacey Norris - http://data.fineartstudioonline.com/dataviewer.asp?keyvalue=4060Sonja Griffins - http://www.sonjagriffinevans.com Richard Fett - http://www.richardfett.com Theresa Laird (TM Grillo) - http://www.tmgrilloart.comDale Silver - http://www.bluemorninggallery.com
JewelryA Bead and Crystal House - http://www.therockandcrystalshop.com/Dr. Meow Beads - http://www.drmeowbeads.com/Kathi Gordon - http://www.bluewaterarts.biz/Kelly Wild - http://www.kellylynndesigns.net
MuralsLou Davis - http://www.loudavisstudios.com/
GlassAngel’s Dream - http://www.angelsdream.com/ Lyn Markley - http://www.artistkey.com/hotsandsglass/The Surface Gallery http://www.thesurfacegallery.com
MetalFrank Ledbetter - http://www.artisticmetalcreations.com/
WoodPeter Macartney - http://www.macartneywoodcarving.com/Lonnie Rich, Artist on East Bay - www.artistoneastbay.com
MusicEmerald Coast Guitar Duo - http://www.emeraldcoastguitarduo.com/
PhotographyJD Hayward Photography - http://www.jdhphoto.com/Stacey Norris - http://data.fineartstudioonline.com/dataviewer.asp?keyvalue=4060
CaricaturesBrandon Delles - email: bjd506@msn.com
Friends of the Arts Council of NWFL
Institute for Human & Machine Cognition - http://www.ihmc.us/ National Museum of Aviation - http://www.naval-air.org/Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce - http://www.pensacolachamber.com/Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board - http://www.downtownpensacola.com/Pensacola Visitors Info Center - http://www.visitpensacola.com/Roy Hyatt Environmental Center - http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us/instres/envstudies/
Schools
James Carter Studio - http://www.jamescarterstudio.com/
East Hill homes in Pensacola, Florida!
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Pensacola East Hill offers electic intown living that is convenient to everything with its city location minutes from downtown Pensacola, less then 10 miles from Pensacola Beaches, and just a short drive to the mall, as well as, the airport.
After 1900, the East Hill area began to develop as the town grew. Most East Hill residents were middle class citizens who built smaller homes than those found on North Hill with the exception of those that overlook Bayou Texar and Escambia Bay. East Hill has a wide mixture of architectural styles that range from quaint craftsman style homes, Federal, National, Neo classical, to French Provincial. A change in residential styles came with the change in economic conditions after the lumber boom.
The area features small parks, the largest of which is Bayview overlooking Bayou Texar. The East Hill Park is called BayView. It is the location for the annual National Wakeboard Championship. This 20 acre community park is located on Bayou Texar in Pensacola. There are eight tennis courts, an outside arena, picnic and children's play areas.
East Hill's boundries are generally considered south of Fairfield, east of Palafox, North of Bayfront Parkway, west of Bayou Texar.
The East Hill Neighborhood Association (EHNA) boundaries are: North Lakeview to Bayou Texar, Bayou Texar shoreline south to North Cervantes, North Cervantes to East 9th Avenue, East 9th Avenue north to Lloyd Street to East 12th Avenue, East 12th Avenue north to North Lakeview. Also including from South Cervantes to South Belmont then to East 9th Avenue and West 14th Avenue as of August 15, 2005. Inclusive of Southern East Hill from Cervantes Street, to 20th Avenue, to the train tracks, to 14th Avenue.
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In North Hill and East Hill- There are many artists, shops, schools and other points of interest in East Hill, such as:
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 includes several home-buying incentives. Here are three examples:
How to get the $8,000 credit
Check out the loan limits in your county
Learn more
Another home-buying incentive program is the Florida Housing’s First Time Homebuyer Program (FTHB). Qualified first-time buyers may receive a 30-year fixed interest rate mortgage loan through a network of participating lenders and lending institutions. Florida Housing also offers down-payment and closing-costs assistance to eligible borrowers, which can greatly reduce out-of-pocket expenses for the buyer. Even people who are not first-time buyers may be eligible for this program if they purchase a home in a specially designated target area. This program uses income and purchase price limits to determine eligibility.
More opportunities for first-time homebuyer grants
Local and regional incentive programs are available throughout the state. Some Florida counties and cities offer special financing assistance for low- or moderate-income buyers, especially those purchasing their first home. For information, talk with your local Board, a local lending specialist or go to your county government Web site.
Attractive mortgage rates Mortgage interest rates in 2009 hover at historically low levels, providing a tremendous financial advantage for buyers with good credit. For example, the monthly principal and interest payment on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage of $100,000 at 5.5 percent would be about $570 – well below the cost of renting in most Florida markets.
“The Fed’s action to slash interest rates, coupled with the actions by the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Department of the Treasury, has driven down interest rates to make the dream of homeownership once again attainable for thousands of Americans,” says Charles McMillan, president of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
In a boon for investors, Fannie Mae also changed its current limit of four financed properties per borrower to allow five to 10 financed properties per borrower, when eligibility requirements are met.
The Federal Housing Administration also has increased the maximum mortgage loan limit. As a result, FHA-backed loans are growing in popularity and now make up about 30 percent of new mortgage originations, according to NAR.
More on FHA loans
More on Fannie Mae’s Expanded Multiple Mortgages Policy
FHA mortgage limits in your area
Florida buyers have other options for financing a home, depending on their individual situation. One effective approach is seller financing: asking the current owner to hold a first or second mortgage in order to complete the sale. That means the seller would receive a steady stream of income (the mortgage payment plus interest) over the years, rather than an immediate lump-sum payment.
Some Florida employers offer housing assistance programs for relocating employees. This may be an option to explore in cases where the buyer is taking a new job with a large company, hospital or other organization.
A third approach is to see if the buyer has other assets, such as an income-producing property, a business, boat or recreational vehicle (RV) that could be used as security for a mortgage loan.
Smart home-financing resources
National Association of Realtors article provided by Jeannette Spencer, Pensacola Realtor http://www.the-best-of-florida.com 877-461-9907 toll free
Big rebound in existing-home sales shows first-time buyer momentum.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Oct. 23, 2009 – Florida’s existing home sales rose in September, which marks more than a year (13 months) that sales activity has increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. September’s statewide sales also increased over sales activity in August in both the existing home and existing condominium markets.Existing home sales rose 34 percent last month with a total of 14,419 homes sold statewide compared to 10,778 homes sold in September 2008, according to Florida Realtors. Statewide existing home sales last month increased 4.1 percent over statewide sales activity in August.Florida Realtors also reported a 77 percent increase in statewide sales of existing condos in September compared to the previous year’s sales figure; statewide existing condo sales last month rose 8.9 percent over the total units sold in August.All of Florida’s metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported increased existing home sales in September; all but one MSA also showed a gain in condo sales. A majority of the state’s MSAs have reported increased sales for 15 consecutive months.Florida’s median sales price for existing homes last month was $142,000; a year ago, it was $174,900 for a 19 percent decrease. Housing industry analysts with the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) note that sales of foreclosures and other distressed properties continue to downwardly distort the median price because they generally sell at a discount relative to traditional homes. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less. The national median sales price for existing single-family homes in August 2009 was $177,500, down 12.1 percent from a year earlier, according to NAR. In Massachusetts, the statewide median resales price was $315,000 in August; in California, it was $292,960; in Maryland, it was $265,862; and in New York, it was $205,000.NAR’s latest industry outlook notes positive signs in the housing sector, but adds that extension of the federal first-time homebuyer tax credit would help sustain a fragile recovery. “Now that the market is showing some momentum, we have an opportunity to achieve a more rapid and broader stabilization in home prices,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. The outlook for home sales and prices depends on whether the tax credit is extended, he said, describing it as “the best tool in our arsenal to encourage financially qualified buyers to stimulate the economy and help reduce the budget deficit.”In Florida’s year-to-year comparison for condos, 5,088 units sold statewide last month compared to 2,870 units in September 2008 for a 77 percent increase. The statewide existing condo median sales price last month was $102,500; in September 2008 it was $153,500 for a 33 percent decrease. The national median existing condo price was $179,300 in August 2009, according to NAR.Interest rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.06 percent last month, a significant drop from the average rate of 6.04 percent in September 2008, according to Freddie Mac. FAR’s sales figures reflect closings, which typically occur 30 to 90 days after sales contracts are written. Among the state’s smaller markets, the Pensacola MSA reported a total of 275 homes sold in September compared to 267 homes a year earlier for a 3 percent increase. The market’s existing home median sales price last month was $135,000; a year ago it was $146,900 for an 8 percent decrease. A total of 48 condos sold in the MSA in September, up 41 percent over the 34 units sold in September 2008. The existing condo median price last month was $190,000; a year earlier, it was $180,000 for a 6 percent gain.FOR PENSACOLA BEACH CONDO, PENSACOLA CONDO or GULF BREEZE CONDO - call Jeannette Spencer, Florida Realtor with Connell & Manziek Realty 877-461-9907
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Congress extends higher mortgage loan limits info provided by Pensacola Realtor, Jeannette Spencer of Connell & Manziek Realty. 877-461-9907 http://www.jeannettespencer.com
WASHINGTON – Nov. 2, 2009 – On Thursday, the U.S. Congress passed a congressional resolution to extend the current higher Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA loan limits through 2010. The present, higher loan limits expire at the end of 2009 and revert to previous lower limits. The move still needs to be signed by President Obama, which is expected shortly. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) thanked Congress for speedy action.“NAR commends both houses of Congress for their quick action in continuing these higher limits during a time for recovery in the housing market and national economy,” says NAR President Charles McMillan. “The higher limits, along with the homebuyer tax credit extension, are necessary to keep the markets moving at this critical time.“Home sales have shown significant movement upwards in the past six months, and reduced inventory in some segments of the housing market, but not in all. Home purchases in the middle-income and higher brackets have not moved much, and those markets must improve before we can experience a fully sustained housing recovery. These higher loan limits will help motivate qualified homebuyers to purchase in those markets,” McMillan said.The resolution would extend the present loan limits for FHA, Fannie and Freddie through the 2010 calendar year at 125 percent of local median home sales prices, up to a maximum of $729,750 in high-cost areas. The floor for FHA is $271,050; the floor for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conforming loan limits is $417,000.
Homebuyer tax credit program extended
Cynthia Shelton, 2009 Florida Realtors® president, shares the great news about the newly extended and expanded homebuyers tax-credit program.
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Independent News Nov. 12, 2009 COVER STORY MOMMIE DEARESTDealing with Child Neglect and Abuse in Escambia County. The new headlines have been about babies found in trash cans and teens living in utility sheds. Read the story behind the stories.
OUTTAKESNOT QUITE RIGHT Pensacola city government doesn't quite operate in such a straight-forward manner. There are several barriers. Some are actually good, others are not.
WINNERS & LOSERSFAMOUS NAYSAYERS Pensacola has a long history of naysayers. W&L has found a few that will remind you that sometimes doing nothing isn't the best option.
NEWS HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHTIn June 2007, the Independent News received a phone call about a Pensacola teenager being drugged, raped and nearly sold into slavery.
STAY LOCAL THANKSGIVING MEALSWe've got your options for dining out, taking out and dining in.
A letter of intent or LOI is a document outlining an agreement between two or more parties before the agreement is finalized. The concept is similar to the so-called heads of agreement. Such agreements may be Asset Purchase Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, Joint-Venture Agreements and overall all Agreements which aim at closing a financially large deal.
LOIs resemble written contracts, but are usually not binding on the parties in their entirety. Many LOIs, however, contain provisions that are binding, such as non-disclosure agreements, a covenant to negotiate in good faith, or a "stand-still" or "no-shop" provision promising exclusive rights to negotiate. A LOI may also be interpreted as binding the parties if it too closely resembles a formal contract.
The purposes of an LOI may be:
A LOI may also be referred to as a memorandum of understanding (MOU), term sheet or discussion sheet. The different terms reflect different styles, but do not indicate any difference under law. A contract, in contrast, is a legal document governed by contract law.
There is however a specific difference between an LOI and MOU, whereby an LOI is the intent from one party to another and does not in this case have to be signed by both parties, whereas an MOU is an agreement between two or more parties, which should be signed by all parties to be valid.
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100 CALLE DE SANTIAGO CT
MLS#:379353
$275,000
This is a beautiful French Quarter style home with modern conveniences! The home has been completely remodeled with neutral paint, an all new kitchen, updated lighting and flooring to die for! Other features of this home include custom cabinets, stainless stell applainces, two fireplacces, a peaceful courtyard and second floor balcony. However, there is also a downstairs bedroom with a full bath that has it's own entrance from Romana St!!!! This home is in a fabulous neighborhood in the heart of downtown Pensacola and is ready to be moved into.
- Full Baths: 3
- Half Baths: 1
- Bedrooms: 3
- Aprx.SqFt: 1700
Directions: Off Romano between Taragona and Alcaniz St.
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REPO IN LANDFALL
4045 MOONRAKER DR
MLS#:375114
$339,900
REO IN LANDFALL AND NOT BAD AT ALL. LOOKS TO NEED MOSTLY COSMETICS. LEVEL ONE HAS THE FORMAL DINING, KITCHEN, GREAT ROOM WITH FIRE PLACE, SUNPORCH NOOK, 3 BEDROOMS AND TWO BATHS. LEVEL TWO IS DEVOTED TO THE ENTIRE MASTER SUITE WHICH INCLUDES ITS OWN PRIVATE LIVING ROOM OVER LOOKING THE POOL. FROM THERE YOU ACCESS THE 3RD FLOOR DEN, PLAY ROOM, OFFICE OR WHAT EVER YOU WANT TO MAKE IT. WALK OUT TO THE OBSERVATION DECK AND SUNBATHE OR WATCH THE BLUES. SELLING AS IS. DETACHED TWO CAR GARAGE. IN GROUND POOL IS BEING SERVICED AND WILL SOON BE SPARKLING..S/D FEATURES A MARINA IN WHICH SLIPS CAN BE PURCHASED IF AVAIALBLE .MULTIPLE PICTURE HERE SO PLEASE JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE AND TAKE A QUICK TOUR.
- Half Baths: 0
- Bedrooms: 4
- Aprx.SqFt: 3556
Directions: GULF BEACH HIGHWAY TO LANDFALL TO MOONRAKER
1522 STRONG ST E
MLS#:376705
$375,000
This vintage East Hill home is a rare gem which won’t last long. The attention to detail is meticulous you must see it! Antique brick steps lead to the Southern veranda. Beautiful stained glass transit in gold lettering “1522 E. Strong”. Antique door, wood decorative molding, paneled stained glass & ornate hand bell. Grand foyer with 10-12” crown moldings continued throughout this home adding character to each room. Hardwood floors throughout. Upper door moldings meticulously painted in antique gold flake. The West room is perfect for multimedia entertainment. Bay Windows, floor to ceiling wood paneling fireplace that’s wood burning. Each window is fitted with wood shutters, wood ceiling molding and golden sponged walls. The 3rd bedroom/Study has 5 bay windows, & black iron working wood stove. Elegant master bedroom, 2 large windows, 2 closets, & fireplace (non working), wood ceiling, & vintage wallpaper. Off the master bedroom is a full bath: skylight, claw foot tub with shower, heat lamp, Handcrafted vanity, folding glass mirrors and stained glass window. Formal dining room with gas fire place, walls with scrupulously crafted 3’ wood paneling, 2 large windows. Magnificent kitchen remodeled 1990 with exposed beams & huge triangular sky light. The focal point is a floor to ceiling antique brick wall encasing a double ovens & an inset stove cook top with cooper back splash: a masterpiece. Stained glass cupboard doors, earth toned tiled counter tops; hand built solid wood cabinetry, breakfast bar, eat-in kitchen nock and outdoor access to the veranda. The 2nd bedroom: large closet, private sky lit bathroom, tiled shower with glass door. Outdoor living at its best: manicured garden area, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, brick patio. The Guest Cottage adds 650sf: separate bath, bedroom, living space, and kitchen. This gem in old East Hill is painted in a historic color scheme enhancing all of the distinctive features. New Tank less Gas Water heater 2009, New Metal Roof in 2004, New AC/Heat in 2003 and Updated Electric & Plumbing
- Aprx.SqFt: 2046
Directions: FROM CERVANTES AND 17TH GO 1 BLOCK NORTH TO STRONG ST MAKE RIGHT HOME ON RIGHT IN BETWEEN 15TH AND 16TH
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Independent News Nov. 5, 2009 COVER STORY STANDING FOR SOMETHINGOur young adults aren't as apathetic as you might think. They are fighting for a better community.
OUTTAKESBACK TO THE FUTURE The mayor stood in front of 40 Pensacola businessmen. He acknowledged the City was divided over the issues of progress and change. He regretted that in the past he himself had been uncertain, but he could now be counted as a firm ally of progress and prosperity. The mayor got a standing ovation. The Pensacola mayor wasn't Mike Wiggins. It was W.E. Anderson who was speaking at the annual meeting of Pensacola's Chamber of Commerce in 1897.
NEWS IRAQI RAPE VICTIM SPEAKS OUT Jamie Leigh Jones went to Iraq to serve her country and work her way up the corporate ladder at Haliburton/KBR. Instead her life was changed forever.
A&E SHAKEN OR STIRREDI blame James Bond for making the martini intimidating and introducing the idea that one needs a certain amount of bravado when ordering one.Pensacolians.
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The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival is one of the most highly regarded and popular arts festivals in America. The Festival, a three-day, juried art show, comes to Pensacola’s historic Seville Square the first weekend in November. Each year, it draws more than 200 of the nation’s best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists, craftsmen, mixed-media artists and others who have been gifted with the ability to turn inspiration into art.
Click on picture above to link to all available NORTH HILL HOMES in Pensacola, Florida. Note: pictures courtesy of Denise Daughtery. TO VIEW THE FEATURED NORTH HILL HOME, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page. Although it is not my personal listing, I have always admired this house and it is located across the street from Alabama Square.
North Hill is an older neighborhood in Pensacola, Florida with unique architecture. North Hill is one of the largest residential historic districts in the State of Florida and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It contains more than 400 historic homes built between 1870 and the 1930’s. A stroll through our tree lined streets reveals a literal outdoor museum of architectural treasures from Queen Anne, Neoclassical, Tudor Revival, Craftsman Bungalow, and Mediterranean Revival to Art Moderne. It is protected by zoning regulations and governed by the City of Pensacola Architectural Review Board to ensure the preservation of its distinctive architectural character and compatibility of future development.
The North Hill District enjoys a strong sense of community pride, not only in preserving our historic homes, but in preserving a quality of life enjoyed for well over 130 years. North Hill is a place where families of all types are made welcome and where neighbors get to know their neighbors.
North Hill sits on a "Hill" NORTH of downtown Pensacola. The homes are located on a ridge of high land overlooking historic downtown Pensacola. Its history is rich, from battlefield to preservation district, and all points in between.
North Hill Pensacola homes are unique. Pensacola's historic North Hill is located near downtown and East Hill. Historic North Hill Pensacola, has many diverse architectural styles.
At the start of the 20th century, another group of Chicago architects was at the forefront in the devlopment of a distinctive midwestern residential mode know as the Prairie Style. The acknowledged leader and spokesman of the movement and the architect who produced the most noteworthy examples was Frank Lloyd Wright. The architect of the style consciously rejected currently popular academic revival styles and sought to create buildings that reflect the rolling midwestern prairie terrain on which they were to be built. As a restult, the Prairie house had a horizontal appearnace with a broad hipped or gabled roof and widely overhanging eaves. Often the roof was penetrated by a large, plain rectanglular chimney. Windows were usually casements arranged in horizontal ribbons. One story porches or porte cocheres, wall and terrances often extended from the main structure of the house and further emphasized its horizontal appearance. Achitects working in this style represent a major achievement, one of international importance, in American architectural development (Source: National Trust For Historic Preservation. "What Style is it? - A Guide to American Architecture." ISBN 0-471-14434-7).
The Greek Revival home is located in the North Hill Preservation District. The district is made up of 55 blocks of magnificent old family homes which were built "on the hill" to take advantage of the elevation and the cooling summer breezes from the Bay. Many of the homes were built during the booming lumber days of Pensacola when the influential citizens of the day wanted to be isolated from the noisy downtown area often plagued by drunken sailors and roudy lumbermen. (Source: Pensacola News Journal . "North Hill: Visions of Yesterday". Sept. 5, 1980.)
The Queen Anne style home were usually built in late 1800s. The style described buildings that were inspired by transitional architecture of the pre-Georgian period when classical ornament was grafted onto buildings of basically medieval form. As in the home at 620 North Barcelona, huge medieval-type chimneys were common. The roof is gabled with second -story projections borrowed from French chateaux. The gable ends are ornamented with stylized relief decoration. The porches opens the house to the outdoors. The picturesque effects of the Queen Anne style were employed to the best advantage in substantial, free-standing residences. The North Hill Preservation District has many excellent examples of this style. (Source: National Trust For Historic Preservation. "What Style is it? - A Guide to American Architecture." ISBN 0-471-14434-7).
Alabama Square on DeSoto and Reus Street was part of Andrew Jackson's original layout of the city. The city was designed so that a park would be no more than six blocks from any residence. The park was restored and refurbished recently by the North Hill Preservaton Association. (Source: Pensacola News Journal. "Facelift-City Refurbishes Alabama Square". Nov. 10, 1975.) The square is the central park for the North Hill Preservation District. The park benches are popular spots in the park. There is a childrens area.
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