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Listen: The World ProgramPhotographs of the Palmettos at Fort Gates.
Image Number
Photographer
Date
Date Note
Rights
Collection
, Series 2317, Box 2, Folder 6
Geographic Term
Subject Term
Archaeology
Archaeological site location--Florida--Putnam County--Fort Gates
Historic buildings--Florida--Putnam County--Fort Gates
Architecture, Domestic--Florida--Putnam County--Fort Gates
Architecture, Victorian
Dwellings--Florida--Putnam County--Fort Gates
Small houses--Florida--Putnam County--Fort Gates
Cottages--Florida--Putnam County--Fort Gates
Manors--Florida--Putnam County--Fort Gates
Kitchen-middens--Florida--Putnam County--Fort Gates
Personal Subjects
Corporate Subject
Additional Creator
Additional Creator
Physical Description
General Note
The Palmettos, built in 1877 for S.U. Hammond (editor of the Putnam County Journal), consist of approximately 126 acres with almost a mile of waterfront on the St. Johns River. The manor house, with much intricate wood-lace work, sets on a large shell-midden mound with a commanding panoramic view of the river. The house, a two story recreation hall or bowling alley, a dock, a boathouse, a honeymoon cottage, a carriage house and other outbuildings are Victorian style architecture. The site dates back into prehistoric times as evidenced by the large Indian midden-shell mound that stretches 1,000 feet along the river bank.
Slides identified: 1. Main facade, facing river, 2. Honeymoon cottage, 3. Side view, 4. Side view, 5. Ferry, 6. Main facade, facing river, 7. Back of house + view of bowling alley, 8. Main facade as seen from river, 9. Ferry.
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