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Guide to Pensacola, Florida: The Annapolis of the Air - booklet, ca. 1944
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Source
State Library of Florida, Florida Collection, 917.5999 G946
Description
Booklet developed by the Pensacola Municipal Advertising Board to promote Pensacola to visitors and potential residents. The booklet contains information on Pensacola's history, local attractions, public utilities, recreational opportunities, military establishments, major industries, city bus routes, and other aspects of the area. The booklet includes a regional map and a detailed street map for downtown Pensacola. This map gives the location of a wide variety of churches, public buildings, and other major institutions.
Date
1944 (circa)
Format
Topic
Subjects
Geographic Term
Things You Should Know
BANKING HOURS
9 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. daily. 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Saturday.
RETAIL STORE HOURS
Downtown Pensacola retail stores, food stores and service stations generally are open from 9 to 6, Monday through Saturday, with the exception of early closing at 1 P.M. Thursday.
THURSDAY 1 P.M.--Early closing hour of stores in downtown Pensacola. Wednesday 1 P.M.--Early closing hour in East Pensacola Heights, Brownsville and Warrington.
PARKING DOWNTOWN
Usual curb parking limit downtown is 45 minutes, clearly marked in yellow on curb line. City has many free parking lots downtown.
CHURCHES
There are 63 churches, representing 19 denominations.
SCHOOLS
Pensacola has 28 public schools, including two senior high schools, two junior high schools and one vocational training school.
HOSPITALS
Pensacola Hospital--North 12th Avenue. Phone 5191.
Pensacola Maternity Home--61 E. Mallory. Phone 3213.
Crippled Children's Home--1600 E. Moreno St. Phone 7053.
Escambia County Tuberculosis Sanitarium--Goulding, Florida. Phone 5310.
Children's Home Society--N. 12th Avenue. Phone 2669.
NEWSPAPER
Pensacola Journal, mornings; Pensacola News, evenings; 5c Sunday News-Journal, 10c. Office 25 East Romana. Phone 2141.
RADIO
Station WCOA in San Carlos Hotel. Operates 18 hours daily on 1370 kilocycles. Telephone 4111. National Broadcasting Company.
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Civic Groups
CIVIC GROUPS
BUSINESS MEN'S GROUPS--Weekly luncheon in San Carlos Hotel on day shown:
Civilians, Monday, 1 P.M. Exchange Club, Wednesday, 12:15. Junior C. of C., Monday, 12:15. Kiwanis, Wednesday, 1 P.M. Lions, Friday, 1 P.M. Pilot Club, Wednesday, 1 P.M. Rotary, Tuesday, 1 P.M.
CIVIC AND SOCIAL GROUPS
American Red Cross, Brent Bldg.; phone 7601. AAA Motor Club, 114 West Garden St.; phone 2253. Boy Scouts of America, 37 East Garden St.; phone 2688. Girl Scout Council, Thiesen Bldg.; phone 8-1740. Yacht Club, foot Palafox Street; phone 9118. Y.M.C.A., 400 N. Palafox; phone 4026.
FRATERNAL AND PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES
American Legion. American Legion Auxiliary. Daughters American Revolution. Eastern Star. Elks. Knights of Columbus. Knights of Pythias. Knights Templar. Masonic Lodges. Odd Fellows. Pythian Sisters. Navy Mothers Club. Scottish Rite Temple, Shriners. Spanish American Veterans. United Daughters of Confederacy. Veterans of Foreign Wars. Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
37 East Garden Street. Phone 5022.
MUNICIPAL ADVERTISING BOARD
22 West Garden Street. Phone 4662.
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BANKING HOURS
9 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. daily. 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Saturday.
RETAIL STORE HOURS
Downtown Pensacola retail stores, food stores and service stations generally are open from 9 to 6, Monday through Saturday, with the exception of early closing at 1 P.M. Thursday.
THURSDAY 1 P.M.--Early closing hour of stores in downtown Pensacola. Wednesday 1 P.M.--Early closing hour in East Pensacola Heights, Brownsville and Warrington.
PARKING DOWNTOWN
Usual curb parking limit downtown is 45 minutes, clearly marked in yellow on curb line. City has many free parking lots downtown.
CHURCHES
There are 63 churches, representing 19 denominations.
SCHOOLS
Pensacola has 28 public schools, including two senior high schools, two junior high schools and one vocational training school.
HOSPITALS
Pensacola Hospital--North 12th Avenue. Phone 5191.
Pensacola Maternity Home--61 E. Mallory. Phone 3213.
Crippled Children's Home--1600 E. Moreno St. Phone 7053.
Escambia County Tuberculosis Sanitarium--Goulding, Florida. Phone 5310.
Children's Home Society--N. 12th Avenue. Phone 2669.
NEWSPAPER
Pensacola Journal, mornings; Pensacola News, evenings; 5c Sunday News-Journal, 10c. Office 25 East Romana. Phone 2141.
RADIO
Station WCOA in San Carlos Hotel. Operates 18 hours daily on 1370 kilocycles. Telephone 4111. National Broadcasting Company.
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Civic Groups
CIVIC GROUPS
BUSINESS MEN'S GROUPS--Weekly luncheon in San Carlos Hotel on day shown:
Civilians, Monday, 1 P.M. Exchange Club, Wednesday, 12:15. Junior C. of C., Monday, 12:15. Kiwanis, Wednesday, 1 P.M. Lions, Friday, 1 P.M. Pilot Club, Wednesday, 1 P.M. Rotary, Tuesday, 1 P.M.
CIVIC AND SOCIAL GROUPS
American Red Cross, Brent Bldg.; phone 7601. AAA Motor Club, 114 West Garden St.; phone 2253. Boy Scouts of America, 37 East Garden St.; phone 2688. Girl Scout Council, Thiesen Bldg.; phone 8-1740. Yacht Club, foot Palafox Street; phone 9118. Y.M.C.A., 400 N. Palafox; phone 4026.
FRATERNAL AND PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES
American Legion. American Legion Auxiliary. Daughters American Revolution. Eastern Star. Elks. Knights of Columbus. Knights of Pythias. Knights Templar. Masonic Lodges. Odd Fellows. Pythian Sisters. Navy Mothers Club. Scottish Rite Temple, Shriners. Spanish American Veterans. United Daughters of Confederacy. Veterans of Foreign Wars. Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
37 East Garden Street. Phone 5022.
MUNICIPAL ADVERTISING BOARD
22 West Garden Street. Phone 4662.
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Title
Guide to Pensacola, Florida: The Annapolis of the Air - booklet, ca. 1944
Subject
City promotion
Place marketing
Municipal government--Public relations
Description
Booklet developed by the Pensacola Municipal Advertising Board to promote Pensacola to visitors and potential residents. The booklet contains information on Pensacola's history, local attractions, public utilities, recreational opportunities, military establishments, major industries, city bus routes, and other aspects of the area. The booklet includes a regional map and a detailed street map for downtown Pensacola. This map gives the location of a wide variety of churches, public buildings, and other major institutions.
Creator
Pensacola Municipal Advertising Board
Source
State Library of Florida, Florida Collection, 917.5999 G946
Date
1944 (circa)
Format
booklets
Language
eng-US
Type
Text
Identifier
flc_917.5999-g946_01
Coverage
Florida during World War II (1939-1945)
Geographic Term
Pensacola (Fla.)
Escambia County (Fla.)
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GUIDE TO
PENSACOLA
FLORIDA
"THE ANNAPOLIS OF THE AIR"
PENSACOLA
FLORIDA
"THE ANNAPOLIS OF THE AIR"
Welcome Friend
PENSACOLA "The Annapolis of the Air" welcomes you.
Enjoy Pensacola's hospitality. No where in the State of Florida can you find a more perfect vacation spot....Ideal climate the year 'round....99.98 per cent pure water....Activities to suit every taste and whim....Sailing on beautiful Pensacola Bay....Bathing at Pensacola's snow-white beaches, which compare to the finest in the world....Thrilling salt and fresh water fishing at every season....Golf, tennis and other land games....Yes, action and plenty of it if you desire -- or complete relaxation.
We want your stay in Pensacola to be a memorable one. We believe once you get "sand in your shoes" that some day you'll visit us again or will become another confirmed Pensacolian.
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PENSACOLA "The Annapolis of the Air" welcomes you.
Enjoy Pensacola's hospitality. No where in the State of Florida can you find a more perfect vacation spot....Ideal climate the year 'round....99.98 per cent pure water....Activities to suit every taste and whim....Sailing on beautiful Pensacola Bay....Bathing at Pensacola's snow-white beaches, which compare to the finest in the world....Thrilling salt and fresh water fishing at every season....Golf, tennis and other land games....Yes, action and plenty of it if you desire -- or complete relaxation.
We want your stay in Pensacola to be a memorable one. We believe once you get "sand in your shoes" that some day you'll visit us again or will become another confirmed Pensacolian.
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Table of Contents
Map of Pensacola and Environs...Inside Front Cover
Welcome Friend...Page 1
Four Centuries Under Five Flags...Page 3
Where to Go -- What to See...Page 8
Recreation and Sports...Page 12
Detail Map of Pensacola...Pages 16 and 17
Service Centers...Page 18
Public Utilities...Page 20
City Bus Routes...Page 21
Things You Should Know...Page 22
Civic Groups...Page 23
Postal Information...Page 24
Travel Information...Page 25
Military Establishments...Page 26
Beautiful Homes...Page 28
Map -- Gulf Coast Play Ground...Inside Back Cover
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Four Centuries under five flags
PICTURESQUE Pensacola, "The Annapolis of the Air," has added glamour and romance to the pages of history in the course of nearly four hundred years.
Don Tristan de Luna of Spain unfurled the colors of Spain in Pensacola sands in 1559 to create the first white settlement on the continent of North America.
The Stars and Stripes made their Pensacola debut in 1814 when General Andrew Jackson captured the city from the Spanish. The colors of France, England and the Confederacy of Southern States, too have flown over Pensacola.
Pensacola, Florida's fourth largest city, with a population of 43,000, is the seat of Escambia County. The city is located in the extreme northwest corner of Florida and is rightfully called "The Western Gateway of Florida."
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Map of Pensacola and Environs...Inside Front Cover
Welcome Friend...Page 1
Four Centuries Under Five Flags...Page 3
Where to Go -- What to See...Page 8
Recreation and Sports...Page 12
Detail Map of Pensacola...Pages 16 and 17
Service Centers...Page 18
Public Utilities...Page 20
City Bus Routes...Page 21
Things You Should Know...Page 22
Civic Groups...Page 23
Postal Information...Page 24
Travel Information...Page 25
Military Establishments...Page 26
Beautiful Homes...Page 28
Map -- Gulf Coast Play Ground...Inside Back Cover
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Four Centuries under five flags
PICTURESQUE Pensacola, "The Annapolis of the Air," has added glamour and romance to the pages of history in the course of nearly four hundred years.
Don Tristan de Luna of Spain unfurled the colors of Spain in Pensacola sands in 1559 to create the first white settlement on the continent of North America.
The Stars and Stripes made their Pensacola debut in 1814 when General Andrew Jackson captured the city from the Spanish. The colors of France, England and the Confederacy of Southern States, too have flown over Pensacola.
Pensacola, Florida's fourth largest city, with a population of 43,000, is the seat of Escambia County. The city is located in the extreme northwest corner of Florida and is rightfully called "The Western Gateway of Florida."
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Pensacola is surrounded on three sides by water -- Pensacola Bay on the south; Bayou Chico on the west; and Bayou Texar on the east. Approximately 300 square miles of water give Pensacola the largest landlocked harbor in the world, with the open Gulf of Mexico beyond.
History credits de Luna with first settling Pensacola, but de Narvaez, a fellow countryman, dropped sails in Pensacola Bay in 1528, barely 36 years after Columbus landed in the New World. de Narvaez didn't linger long enough to qualify for the historical "first settler."
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Four Centuries under Five Flags
Trouble within the ranks of de Luna's 2,000 men led to the early abandonment of Pensacola. It was not until 1696 that the first bona fide permanent settlement was established by another Spaniard, de Arriola and 300 men. They built old Fort San Carlos, with its immense walls and dungeons still preserved, on the site of present Fort Barrancas.
The Spanish were not long in possession of Pensacola, however. In 1719 the French from Mobile, Alabama, pulled and Eighteenth Century sneak attack and captured Pensacola without firing a shot. Spanish reinforcements were rushed from South Florida and the city was re-won, and again lost, in the course of four months. France ceded Pensacola to Spain in 1723.
Pensacola became the Capital of British West Florida in 1763 by Treaty with Spain. The following year British engineers drew up the Plan of the present city. The British erected Fort George, opposite Lee Square in 1772. Spain re-
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History credits de Luna with first settling Pensacola, but de Narvaez, a fellow countryman, dropped sails in Pensacola Bay in 1528, barely 36 years after Columbus landed in the New World. de Narvaez didn't linger long enough to qualify for the historical "first settler."
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Four Centuries under Five Flags
Trouble within the ranks of de Luna's 2,000 men led to the early abandonment of Pensacola. It was not until 1696 that the first bona fide permanent settlement was established by another Spaniard, de Arriola and 300 men. They built old Fort San Carlos, with its immense walls and dungeons still preserved, on the site of present Fort Barrancas.
The Spanish were not long in possession of Pensacola, however. In 1719 the French from Mobile, Alabama, pulled and Eighteenth Century sneak attack and captured Pensacola without firing a shot. Spanish reinforcements were rushed from South Florida and the city was re-won, and again lost, in the course of four months. France ceded Pensacola to Spain in 1723.
Pensacola became the Capital of British West Florida in 1763 by Treaty with Spain. The following year British engineers drew up the Plan of the present city. The British erected Fort George, opposite Lee Square in 1772. Spain re-
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Four Centuries under Five Flags
captured the city in 1781 and two years later Britain ceded all Florida to the Spanish who built the present Fort San Carlos in 1787.
General Andrew Jackson flew the Stars and Stripes over Pensacola in 1814 when he captured the city from the Spanish, but soon relinquished the city. In 1818 he again captured Pensacola and held it for fourteen months. In 1821 Spain ceded all Florida to the United States and General Jackson became provisional governor, July 17, in ceremonies in Plaza Ferdinand VII, now City Hall Plaza.
Pensacola was incorporated as a city in 1824 and in the same year was selected by Congress as the site of the Federal Navy Yard. Fort Pickens was built between 1830-1840, and Fort Barrancas and Redoubt were constructed in the decade that followed.
Confederate troops seized Pensacola in 1861 but evacuated the city in 1862. Fort Pickens remained in Federal hands throughout 1861-65.
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Subsequent memorable Pensacola dates include 1883 when the Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad was completed; 1887, the organization of Pensacola's Chamber of Commerce, the first chamber of commerce in Florida; 1914, the opening of the Naval Air Station, with the old U.S.S. Mississippi the first ship on the station; 1928, completion of the Frisco R.R.'s extension to Pensacola, giving the Frisco System it's first seaport; 1931, opening of Pensacola Bay Bridge, linking the city with its famous Gulf of Mexico beach, seven miles from the city.
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captured the city in 1781 and two years later Britain ceded all Florida to the Spanish who built the present Fort San Carlos in 1787.
General Andrew Jackson flew the Stars and Stripes over Pensacola in 1814 when he captured the city from the Spanish, but soon relinquished the city. In 1818 he again captured Pensacola and held it for fourteen months. In 1821 Spain ceded all Florida to the United States and General Jackson became provisional governor, July 17, in ceremonies in Plaza Ferdinand VII, now City Hall Plaza.
Pensacola was incorporated as a city in 1824 and in the same year was selected by Congress as the site of the Federal Navy Yard. Fort Pickens was built between 1830-1840, and Fort Barrancas and Redoubt were constructed in the decade that followed.
Confederate troops seized Pensacola in 1861 but evacuated the city in 1862. Fort Pickens remained in Federal hands throughout 1861-65.
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Subsequent memorable Pensacola dates include 1883 when the Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad was completed; 1887, the organization of Pensacola's Chamber of Commerce, the first chamber of commerce in Florida; 1914, the opening of the Naval Air Station, with the old U.S.S. Mississippi the first ship on the station; 1928, completion of the Frisco R.R.'s extension to Pensacola, giving the Frisco System it's first seaport; 1931, opening of Pensacola Bay Bridge, linking the city with its famous Gulf of Mexico beach, seven miles from the city.
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Where to go -- What to see
AIRPORT
Pensacola's Municipal Airport is three miles from downtown--North Palafox Street to Cervantes, east to 12th Avenue, north to airport. National Air Lines and private plane hangers.
CARPENTER'S HALL
Pensacola's "Labor Temple". Located 114 E. Gregory; phone 6144.
CITY HALL
City Hall Plaza, formerly Plaza Ferdinand VII. Corner Jefferson and Liberty.
CITY PARKS
Pensacola is noted for its many attractive parks. All are equipped with benches. Ideal relaxation spots. Conveniently located to serve all sections of the city. These parks are a blaze of color in mid-winter when Pensacola's famous camellias and azaleas are in bloom.
COUNTY COURT HOUSE
Northwest corner of Palafox and Government Streets.
PALAFOX WHARF
Palafox Street Wharf at south end of Palafox Street at Pensacola Bay. A scenic spot -- mecca for visitors. Affords excellent view of beautiful Pensacola Bay.
FISHING WHARF
Palafox Street Wharf. Commercial fleets and individual fishing schooners. E.E. Saunders & Company and Warren Fish Company boats used for red snapper fishing in Gulf of Mexico.
FLORIDATOWN
Scenic picnic grounds, dance pavilion and historic hotel on Escambia Bay, 14 miles east of Pensacola on Route 90. Noted for grove of centuries-old live oaks shrouded in Spanish moss. Popular for "fish frys" and "hush puppy" roasts on annual outings of Pensacola business, civic and social organizations.
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AIRPORT
Pensacola's Municipal Airport is three miles from downtown--North Palafox Street to Cervantes, east to 12th Avenue, north to airport. National Air Lines and private plane hangers.
CARPENTER'S HALL
Pensacola's "Labor Temple". Located 114 E. Gregory; phone 6144.
CITY HALL
City Hall Plaza, formerly Plaza Ferdinand VII. Corner Jefferson and Liberty.
CITY PARKS
Pensacola is noted for its many attractive parks. All are equipped with benches. Ideal relaxation spots. Conveniently located to serve all sections of the city. These parks are a blaze of color in mid-winter when Pensacola's famous camellias and azaleas are in bloom.
COUNTY COURT HOUSE
Northwest corner of Palafox and Government Streets.
PALAFOX WHARF
Palafox Street Wharf at south end of Palafox Street at Pensacola Bay. A scenic spot -- mecca for visitors. Affords excellent view of beautiful Pensacola Bay.
FISHING WHARF
Palafox Street Wharf. Commercial fleets and individual fishing schooners. E.E. Saunders & Company and Warren Fish Company boats used for red snapper fishing in Gulf of Mexico.
FLORIDATOWN
Scenic picnic grounds, dance pavilion and historic hotel on Escambia Bay, 14 miles east of Pensacola on Route 90. Noted for grove of centuries-old live oaks shrouded in Spanish moss. Popular for "fish frys" and "hush puppy" roasts on annual outings of Pensacola business, civic and social organizations.
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Where to go -- What to see
GULF BEACH
On open Gulf of Mexico, 18 miles west of city.
PARADISE BEACH
Located on Perdido Bay, 14 miles west of Pensacola on Lillian Highway.
PENSACOLA BEACH
One of the world's most beautiful beaches. Located on the Gulf of Mexico. Seven miles from downtown Pensacola. Bus service from City Bus Terminal. Open year 'round.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Located at Church and Liberty Streets. Open daily from 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. Originally was first Episcopal Church in America.
SCENIC HIGHWAY
A 10-mile long concrete highway, sweeping along Escambia Bay. Favorite scenic drive. East on Cervantes Street from Palafox, through E. Pensacola Heights.
U. S. FISH HATCHERIES
Experimental fish station on Santa Rosa Island. Formerly Quarantine Station in days of sailing vessels and early steam vessels.
THE FOLLOWING ARE HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST:
ANDREW JACKSON HOME SITE
Southeast corner Palafox and Intendencia Streets.
CONSISTORY TEMPLE
Northeast corner Palafox and Wright Streets. Former home of William D. Moseley, first governor of Florida.
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FORT BARRANCAS
Built by U.S. Army between 1838-1845. Held by Confederates, 1861-62. Now headquarters of U.S.A. Pensacola coast defenses.
FORT GEORGE
Now Knights of Columbus Temple, southwest corner Palafox and Jackson Streets, facing Lee Square. Final relic of British in West Florida. Built in 1772. Captured by Spanish in 1781 and by Andrew Jackson in 1814. Portion of original wall still stands.
FORT McRAE -- FORT PICKENS
These forts guard the entrance from the Gulf of Mexico to Pensacola Bay. Fort McRae is on the west side of the entrance; Fort Pickens is on the east side of the entrance. Forts were constructed in 1833.
FORT REDOUBT
Adjoins Fort Barrancas. Built by U.S. Army between 1838-1845.
FORT SAN BERNARDO
Spring and Strong Streets. Traces of Spanish earthworks remain.
FORT SAN CARLOS
Located in grounds of Fort Barrancas. Dates from 1696. Variously in possession of Spanish, French, British, American and Confederate forces.
PANTON, LESLIE TRADING POST
Site of old British trading post, northeast corner Barcelona and Main Streets, downtown. Dates from British occupation, 1763-1783.
PLAZA FERDINAND VII
Andrew Jackson "received West Florida from Spain" here, 1821. Now City Hall Plaza, corner Government and South Palafox.
ST. MICHAEL'S CEMETERY
Historic Spanish burial grounds, east Garden Street, burial place of noted early Pensacolians, including Dorothy Walton, wife of one of the signers of Declaration of Independence. Many interesting 18th Century tombstones well preserved.
STEPHEN R. MALLORY HOME
Marker in Camellia Parkway on north Palafox Street and Gregory.
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GULF BEACH
On open Gulf of Mexico, 18 miles west of city.
PARADISE BEACH
Located on Perdido Bay, 14 miles west of Pensacola on Lillian Highway.
PENSACOLA BEACH
One of the world's most beautiful beaches. Located on the Gulf of Mexico. Seven miles from downtown Pensacola. Bus service from City Bus Terminal. Open year 'round.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Located at Church and Liberty Streets. Open daily from 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. Originally was first Episcopal Church in America.
SCENIC HIGHWAY
A 10-mile long concrete highway, sweeping along Escambia Bay. Favorite scenic drive. East on Cervantes Street from Palafox, through E. Pensacola Heights.
U. S. FISH HATCHERIES
Experimental fish station on Santa Rosa Island. Formerly Quarantine Station in days of sailing vessels and early steam vessels.
THE FOLLOWING ARE HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST:
ANDREW JACKSON HOME SITE
Southeast corner Palafox and Intendencia Streets.
CONSISTORY TEMPLE
Northeast corner Palafox and Wright Streets. Former home of William D. Moseley, first governor of Florida.
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FORT BARRANCAS
Built by U.S. Army between 1838-1845. Held by Confederates, 1861-62. Now headquarters of U.S.A. Pensacola coast defenses.
FORT GEORGE
Now Knights of Columbus Temple, southwest corner Palafox and Jackson Streets, facing Lee Square. Final relic of British in West Florida. Built in 1772. Captured by Spanish in 1781 and by Andrew Jackson in 1814. Portion of original wall still stands.
FORT McRAE -- FORT PICKENS
These forts guard the entrance from the Gulf of Mexico to Pensacola Bay. Fort McRae is on the west side of the entrance; Fort Pickens is on the east side of the entrance. Forts were constructed in 1833.
FORT REDOUBT
Adjoins Fort Barrancas. Built by U.S. Army between 1838-1845.
FORT SAN BERNARDO
Spring and Strong Streets. Traces of Spanish earthworks remain.
FORT SAN CARLOS
Located in grounds of Fort Barrancas. Dates from 1696. Variously in possession of Spanish, French, British, American and Confederate forces.
PANTON, LESLIE TRADING POST
Site of old British trading post, northeast corner Barcelona and Main Streets, downtown. Dates from British occupation, 1763-1783.
PLAZA FERDINAND VII
Andrew Jackson "received West Florida from Spain" here, 1821. Now City Hall Plaza, corner Government and South Palafox.
ST. MICHAEL'S CEMETERY
Historic Spanish burial grounds, east Garden Street, burial place of noted early Pensacolians, including Dorothy Walton, wife of one of the signers of Declaration of Independence. Many interesting 18th Century tombstones well preserved.
STEPHEN R. MALLORY HOME
Marker in Camellia Parkway on north Palafox Street and Gregory.
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Recreation and Sports
BAYVIEW PARK
Municipal Park on Bayou Texar. Blount and 20th Avenue. No. 2 bus. Bathing, boating, tennis; picnic lunches; refreshment stand.
BASEBALL
Legion Field, West Garden Street at Avenue G. Consult daily papers for events.
BOWLING
Several first class alleys. See local newspapers or classified directory.
BOATING
Pensacola's 300 square miles of landlocked waters provide ideal canoing, rowing, sailing and motor boating. Row boats available for rental at Bayview Park. For hire of sail, motor and other boats, consult Municipal Advertising Board.
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FISHING
Pensacola is hailed the angler's paradise with king mackerel, ling, Spanish mackerel, red fish, bonita, bluefish and dolphin in the Gulf of Mexico; tarpon, red snapper, pompano, trout and many other varieties in the sheltered bays; and innumerable fresh water species in nearby rivers and streams. For when, where and what to fish, consult Municipal Advertising Board.
FOOTBALL
Legion Field. Consult daily papers for events.
GOLF
Pensacola Country Club (private). Sporty 18-hole course. Par 72. Phone 6011.
Osceola Golf course--"Municipal Course"--18-hole course. Par 71.
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BAYVIEW PARK
Municipal Park on Bayou Texar. Blount and 20th Avenue. No. 2 bus. Bathing, boating, tennis; picnic lunches; refreshment stand.
BASEBALL
Legion Field, West Garden Street at Avenue G. Consult daily papers for events.
BOWLING
Several first class alleys. See local newspapers or classified directory.
BOATING
Pensacola's 300 square miles of landlocked waters provide ideal canoing, rowing, sailing and motor boating. Row boats available for rental at Bayview Park. For hire of sail, motor and other boats, consult Municipal Advertising Board.
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FISHING
Pensacola is hailed the angler's paradise with king mackerel, ling, Spanish mackerel, red fish, bonita, bluefish and dolphin in the Gulf of Mexico; tarpon, red snapper, pompano, trout and many other varieties in the sheltered bays; and innumerable fresh water species in nearby rivers and streams. For when, where and what to fish, consult Municipal Advertising Board.
FOOTBALL
Legion Field. Consult daily papers for events.
GOLF
Pensacola Country Club (private). Sporty 18-hole course. Par 72. Phone 6011.
Osceola Golf course--"Municipal Course"--18-hole course. Par 71.
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Recreation and Sports
HIKING
Innumerable appealing "objectives" for hikers in Pensacola environs. For information consult Boy Scouts headquarters, 37 East Garden Street, phone 2688.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Many trails and bridle paths in Pensacola. Riding academies and saddle horse Rental Agencies.
HUNTING
Escambia and adjacent counties abound in wild life. Doves, quail, wild turkey, ducks and deer are most popular.
NIGHT CLUBS
Several attractive dining and dancing "spots" to enliven evenings. See daily papers.
ROLLER SKATING
First class rinks. Open daily. See classified directory or local newspapers.
SANDERS BEACH
Municipal bathing beach and casino. Bathing and dancing pavilion. Refreshments. Located on Peterson Street, two miles from business district. No. 6 bus.
SWIMMING
Bayview Park, Sanders Beach, Pensacola Beach. Pensacola Beach on the Gulf of Mexico has casino with dining, dancing and refreshments. Suit, towel rentals, and lockers. Ample parking. Bus service on regular schedules in season. Fare 25 cents each way. Seven miles from downtown Pensacola.
SPORT SHOWS
Annual activities including Kennel Club, Camellia Show, Golf Tournament, Track Meets and other events.
TENNIS
Bayview Park and neighborhood courts in various city parks and playgrounds.
WRESTLING
Weekly Professional Bouts. See local papers or classified directory.
YACHTING
Pensacola Yacht Club, Palafox Street Wharf. Phone 9118.
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HIKING
Innumerable appealing "objectives" for hikers in Pensacola environs. For information consult Boy Scouts headquarters, 37 East Garden Street, phone 2688.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Many trails and bridle paths in Pensacola. Riding academies and saddle horse Rental Agencies.
HUNTING
Escambia and adjacent counties abound in wild life. Doves, quail, wild turkey, ducks and deer are most popular.
NIGHT CLUBS
Several attractive dining and dancing "spots" to enliven evenings. See daily papers.
ROLLER SKATING
First class rinks. Open daily. See classified directory or local newspapers.
SANDERS BEACH
Municipal bathing beach and casino. Bathing and dancing pavilion. Refreshments. Located on Peterson Street, two miles from business district. No. 6 bus.
SWIMMING
Bayview Park, Sanders Beach, Pensacola Beach. Pensacola Beach on the Gulf of Mexico has casino with dining, dancing and refreshments. Suit, towel rentals, and lockers. Ample parking. Bus service on regular schedules in season. Fare 25 cents each way. Seven miles from downtown Pensacola.
SPORT SHOWS
Annual activities including Kennel Club, Camellia Show, Golf Tournament, Track Meets and other events.
TENNIS
Bayview Park and neighborhood courts in various city parks and playgrounds.
WRESTLING
Weekly Professional Bouts. See local papers or classified directory.
YACHTING
Pensacola Yacht Club, Palafox Street Wharf. Phone 9118.
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Service Centers
strong>SPRING STREET USO
25 South Spring Street. Phone 5733. Open 24 hours daily. Overnight sleeping accommodations for 175 MEN. Free showers, towels, shaving and shining equipment. Stationery, check room; snack bar, breakfasts, ping pong, badminton and games; dark room for photo fans; dancing. Continuous programs.
LA RUA STREET USO
West La Rua and Sprung Streets. Phone 5383. Overnight sleeping accommodations for 28 service WOMEN. Free games, classical recordings, stationery, kitchen and cooking facilities; library, continuous programs; special dance nights.
PALAFOX STREET
Palafox and Gregory Streets. Phone 4242. No sleeping accommodations. Open 9 A.M. to 11 P.M. Free games, showers, towels, shaving and shining equipment; stationery; check room; snack bar; voice recordings; long distance phone service.
JEWISH WELFARE USO
In Spring Street USO. Telephone 7639. Open daily 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.
PROGRESS CLUB
101 West Jackson Street, corner Gregory. Sunday programs 6:30 P.M.
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WAVES TOWN CLUB
25 South Palafox Street. Telephone 7843. Overnight sleeping accommodations for 60.
NAVY MOTHERS HOSTESS HOUSE
West Baylen and Cervantes Streets. Telephone 7552. Accommodations for relatives of military personnel.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CADET CLUB
Palafox and Jackson Streets. Open 3:30 P.M. to 11 P.M. For cadets and their guests.
TRAVELERS AID--USO
Week days, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Room 719 Blount Building. Phone 4313. 5 P.M. to 9 P.M. in Palafox street USO. Also, in all bus stations.
Travelers Aid--USO--Colored. L. & N. Waiting room. Intake Desk; in operation during train time only.
SERVICE MEN'S INFORMATION
L. & W. Waiting room; telephone 7552, operates 8 A.M. to 9:30 P.M.
COLORED USO
313 N. DeVillier Street. Telephone 7061. Open 24 hours daily. Overnight sleeping accommodations for 50 MEN. Free showers, towels, shave and shine equipment; check room, reading and writing room; snack bar; ping pong; basketball; recordings; dancing; room registration; mending; wrapping and mailing service.
MUNICIPAL ADVERTISING BOARD
22 West Garden Street, in San Carlos Hotel Block. Telephone 4662. Open from 9 to 5 week days. Saturday 9:00 to 1:00. Clearing house for information. Free street maps, view postcards, stickers for autos, baggage and correspondence.
TOURIST INFORMATION BUREAU
Booth at Palafox and Cervantes Streets. Telephone 2237. Open daily and Sunday 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. Road maps, travel information.
MASONIC SERVICE MEN'S CENTER
Palafox and Belmont Streets, in YMCA.
RED CROSS HOME SERVICE
270 Brent Building. Phone 7601.
SALVATION ARMY
Red Shield Club, 14 West Government Street. Phone 3716.
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strong>SPRING STREET USO
25 South Spring Street. Phone 5733. Open 24 hours daily. Overnight sleeping accommodations for 175 MEN. Free showers, towels, shaving and shining equipment. Stationery, check room; snack bar, breakfasts, ping pong, badminton and games; dark room for photo fans; dancing. Continuous programs.
LA RUA STREET USO
West La Rua and Sprung Streets. Phone 5383. Overnight sleeping accommodations for 28 service WOMEN. Free games, classical recordings, stationery, kitchen and cooking facilities; library, continuous programs; special dance nights.
PALAFOX STREET
Palafox and Gregory Streets. Phone 4242. No sleeping accommodations. Open 9 A.M. to 11 P.M. Free games, showers, towels, shaving and shining equipment; stationery; check room; snack bar; voice recordings; long distance phone service.
JEWISH WELFARE USO
In Spring Street USO. Telephone 7639. Open daily 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.
PROGRESS CLUB
101 West Jackson Street, corner Gregory. Sunday programs 6:30 P.M.
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WAVES TOWN CLUB
25 South Palafox Street. Telephone 7843. Overnight sleeping accommodations for 60.
NAVY MOTHERS HOSTESS HOUSE
West Baylen and Cervantes Streets. Telephone 7552. Accommodations for relatives of military personnel.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CADET CLUB
Palafox and Jackson Streets. Open 3:30 P.M. to 11 P.M. For cadets and their guests.
TRAVELERS AID--USO
Week days, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Room 719 Blount Building. Phone 4313. 5 P.M. to 9 P.M. in Palafox street USO. Also, in all bus stations.
Travelers Aid--USO--Colored. L. & N. Waiting room. Intake Desk; in operation during train time only.
SERVICE MEN'S INFORMATION
L. & W. Waiting room; telephone 7552, operates 8 A.M. to 9:30 P.M.
COLORED USO
313 N. DeVillier Street. Telephone 7061. Open 24 hours daily. Overnight sleeping accommodations for 50 MEN. Free showers, towels, shave and shine equipment; check room, reading and writing room; snack bar; ping pong; basketball; recordings; dancing; room registration; mending; wrapping and mailing service.
MUNICIPAL ADVERTISING BOARD
22 West Garden Street, in San Carlos Hotel Block. Telephone 4662. Open from 9 to 5 week days. Saturday 9:00 to 1:00. Clearing house for information. Free street maps, view postcards, stickers for autos, baggage and correspondence.
TOURIST INFORMATION BUREAU
Booth at Palafox and Cervantes Streets. Telephone 2237. Open daily and Sunday 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. Road maps, travel information.
MASONIC SERVICE MEN'S CENTER
Palafox and Belmont Streets, in YMCA.
RED CROSS HOME SERVICE
270 Brent Building. Phone 7601.
SALVATION ARMY
Red Shield Club, 14 West Government Street. Phone 3716.
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Public Utilities
HOUSING
Chamber of Commerce, 37 East Garden Street. Telephone 5022.
Housing Office--Naval Air Station. Phone 7411, extension 7151. For Navy Personnel.
RATION BOARD
Located 114 West Garden Street. Telephone 7786. Week days 9 to 12 and 1:30 to 4:45 P.M.
Naval Air Station Board: Building 45.
GAS AND LIGHT
For service installation and "turn on"--Gulf Power Company. 8 North Palafox Street, 9 to 5 daily except Thursday when closed at 1. Phone 4121, day and night.
WATER
Apply at City Hall, daily 9 to 5; Saturdays 9 to 12. Phone 3814.
TELEPHONE SERVICE
Southern Bell Telephone building, Belmont and Baylen Streets. 8:30 to 5 daily; Saturday 8:30 to 1. Telephone 9001.
Long Distance: Dial 110.
Information: Dial 113.
TELEGRAMS
Western Union main office 130 South Palafox Street. Phone 4103. Branch office in San Carlos Hotel lobby.
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City Bus Routes
Routes marked with an asterisk (*) suggested for quick sightseeing trips of residential sections of Pensacola.
Bus terminals, other than No. 6, are waterfront at food of Palafox Street. Unless otherwise notes busses run every 20 minutes to 7:30 P.M. weekdays, and every half hour after 7:30 P.M. and on Sundays.
Bus routes and time schedules are posted in city bus waiting room, on inland site at corner of Palafox and Gregory Streets, as well as in city bus terminal on Palafox Street.
In residential sections busses skip every other corner. But stop corner marked with yellow band on curb.
Several busses have identical numbers. Look for route destination as well as numbers. Fares on routes below are 5c and 10c.
*1 East Pensacola Heights.
*2 Bayview Park, via Gregory; hourly service to 12:15 A.M.
*2 Bayview Park, via Alcaniz; last bus 11:30 P.M.
*3 Barcelona-Blount, passing old North Hill section of fine homes; last bus 12:15 A.M.
4 Bronson Field and Myrtle Grove; last bus 12:30 A.M. (Saturday 1 A.M.)
4 Corry Field; every 30 minutes to 12:30 A.M. (1 A.M. Saturday).
4 Saufley Field; every 45 minutes as above.
4 Ellyson Field; every 45 minutes as above.
7 Myrtle Grove; hourly to 9 P.M.
8 Ensley; every 45 minutes to 10 P.M. (11:30 P.M. Saturday).
9 Pottery Road; every 30 minutes to 11:15 (12:15 P.M. Saturday).
- (No number)--Navy Point; hourly, 7 A.M. to 7 P.M.
6 NAVAL AIR STATION, terminal in city bus terminal; every 10 minutes from 4:30 A.M. to midnight. Last bus leaves city 1:30 A.M. These busses go to Fort Barrancas. Fare 10c.
- PENSACOLA BEACH BUS; hourly Monday through Friday; more frequently Saturdays and Sundays; from City Bus Terminal. Fare 25c each way.
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HOUSING
Chamber of Commerce, 37 East Garden Street. Telephone 5022.
Housing Office--Naval Air Station. Phone 7411, extension 7151. For Navy Personnel.
RATION BOARD
Located 114 West Garden Street. Telephone 7786. Week days 9 to 12 and 1:30 to 4:45 P.M.
Naval Air Station Board: Building 45.
GAS AND LIGHT
For service installation and "turn on"--Gulf Power Company. 8 North Palafox Street, 9 to 5 daily except Thursday when closed at 1. Phone 4121, day and night.
WATER
Apply at City Hall, daily 9 to 5; Saturdays 9 to 12. Phone 3814.
TELEPHONE SERVICE
Southern Bell Telephone building, Belmont and Baylen Streets. 8:30 to 5 daily; Saturday 8:30 to 1. Telephone 9001.
Long Distance: Dial 110.
Information: Dial 113.
TELEGRAMS
Western Union main office 130 South Palafox Street. Phone 4103. Branch office in San Carlos Hotel lobby.
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City Bus Routes
Routes marked with an asterisk (*) suggested for quick sightseeing trips of residential sections of Pensacola.
Bus terminals, other than No. 6, are waterfront at food of Palafox Street. Unless otherwise notes busses run every 20 minutes to 7:30 P.M. weekdays, and every half hour after 7:30 P.M. and on Sundays.
Bus routes and time schedules are posted in city bus waiting room, on inland site at corner of Palafox and Gregory Streets, as well as in city bus terminal on Palafox Street.
In residential sections busses skip every other corner. But stop corner marked with yellow band on curb.
Several busses have identical numbers. Look for route destination as well as numbers. Fares on routes below are 5c and 10c.
*1 East Pensacola Heights.
*2 Bayview Park, via Gregory; hourly service to 12:15 A.M.
*2 Bayview Park, via Alcaniz; last bus 11:30 P.M.
*3 Barcelona-Blount, passing old North Hill section of fine homes; last bus 12:15 A.M.
4 Bronson Field and Myrtle Grove; last bus 12:30 A.M. (Saturday 1 A.M.)
4 Corry Field; every 30 minutes to 12:30 A.M. (1 A.M. Saturday).
4 Saufley Field; every 45 minutes as above.
4 Ellyson Field; every 45 minutes as above.
7 Myrtle Grove; hourly to 9 P.M.
8 Ensley; every 45 minutes to 10 P.M. (11:30 P.M. Saturday).
9 Pottery Road; every 30 minutes to 11:15 (12:15 P.M. Saturday).
- (No number)--Navy Point; hourly, 7 A.M. to 7 P.M.
6 NAVAL AIR STATION, terminal in city bus terminal; every 10 minutes from 4:30 A.M. to midnight. Last bus leaves city 1:30 A.M. These busses go to Fort Barrancas. Fare 10c.
- PENSACOLA BEACH BUS; hourly Monday through Friday; more frequently Saturdays and Sundays; from City Bus Terminal. Fare 25c each way.
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Things You Should Know
BANKING HOURS
9 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. daily. 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Saturday.
RETAIL STORE HOURS
Downtown Pensacola retail stores, food stores and service stations generally are open from 9 to 6, Monday through Saturday, with the exception of early closing at 1 P.M. Thursday.
THURSDAY 1 P.M.--Early closing hour of stores in downtown Pensacola. Wednesday 1 P.M.--Early closing hour in East Pensacola Heights, Brownsville and Warrington.
PARKING DOWNTOWN
Usual curb parking limit downtown is 45 minutes, clearly marked in yellow on curb line. City has many free parking lots downtown.
CHURCHES
There are 63 churches, representing 19 denominations.
SCHOOLS
Pensacola has 28 public schools, including two senior high schools, two junior high schools and one vocational training school.
HOSPITALS
Pensacola Hospital--North 12th Avenue. Phone 5191.
Pensacola Maternity Home--61 E. Mallory. Phone 3213.
Crippled Children's Home--1600 E. Moreno St. Phone 7053.
Escambia County Tuberculosis Sanitarium--Goulding, Florida. Phone 5310.
Children's Home Society--N. 12th Avenue. Phone 2669.
NEWSPAPER
Pensacola Journal, mornings; Pensacola News, evenings; 5c Sunday News-Journal, 10c. Office 25 East Romana. Phone 2141.
RADIO
Station WCOA in San Carlos Hotel. Operates 18 hours daily on 1370 kilocycles. Telephone 4111. National Broadcasting Company.
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Civic Groups
CIVIC GROUPS
BUSINESS MEN'S GROUPS--Weekly luncheon in San Carlos Hotel on day shown:
Civilians, Monday, 1 P.M. Exchange Club, Wednesday, 12:15. Junior C. of C., Monday, 12:15. Kiwanis, Wednesday, 1 P.M. Lions, Friday, 1 P.M. Pilot Club, Wednesday, 1 P.M. Rotary, Tuesday, 1 P.M.
CIVIC AND SOCIAL GROUPS
American Red Cross, Brent Bldg.; phone 7601. AAA Motor Club, 114 West Garden St.; phone 2253. Boy Scouts of America, 37 East Garden St.; phone 2688. Girl Scout Council, Thiesen Bldg.; phone 8-1740. Yacht Club, foot Palafox Street; phone 9118. Y.M.C.A., 400 N. Palafox; phone 4026.
FRATERNAL AND PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES
American Legion. American Legion Auxiliary. Daughters American Revolution. Eastern Star. Elks. Knights of Columbus. Knights of Pythias. Knights Templar. Masonic Lodges. Odd Fellows. Pythian Sisters. Navy Mothers Club. Scottish Rite Temple, Shriners. Spanish American Veterans. United Daughters of Confederacy. Veterans of Foreign Wars. Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
37 East Garden Street. Phone 5022.
MUNICIPAL ADVERTISING BOARD
22 West Garden Street. Phone 4662.
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BANKING HOURS
9 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. daily. 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Saturday.
RETAIL STORE HOURS
Downtown Pensacola retail stores, food stores and service stations generally are open from 9 to 6, Monday through Saturday, with the exception of early closing at 1 P.M. Thursday.
THURSDAY 1 P.M.--Early closing hour of stores in downtown Pensacola. Wednesday 1 P.M.--Early closing hour in East Pensacola Heights, Brownsville and Warrington.
PARKING DOWNTOWN
Usual curb parking limit downtown is 45 minutes, clearly marked in yellow on curb line. City has many free parking lots downtown.
CHURCHES
There are 63 churches, representing 19 denominations.
SCHOOLS
Pensacola has 28 public schools, including two senior high schools, two junior high schools and one vocational training school.
HOSPITALS
Pensacola Hospital--North 12th Avenue. Phone 5191.
Pensacola Maternity Home--61 E. Mallory. Phone 3213.
Crippled Children's Home--1600 E. Moreno St. Phone 7053.
Escambia County Tuberculosis Sanitarium--Goulding, Florida. Phone 5310.
Children's Home Society--N. 12th Avenue. Phone 2669.
NEWSPAPER
Pensacola Journal, mornings; Pensacola News, evenings; 5c Sunday News-Journal, 10c. Office 25 East Romana. Phone 2141.
RADIO
Station WCOA in San Carlos Hotel. Operates 18 hours daily on 1370 kilocycles. Telephone 4111. National Broadcasting Company.
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Civic Groups
CIVIC GROUPS
BUSINESS MEN'S GROUPS--Weekly luncheon in San Carlos Hotel on day shown:
Civilians, Monday, 1 P.M. Exchange Club, Wednesday, 12:15. Junior C. of C., Monday, 12:15. Kiwanis, Wednesday, 1 P.M. Lions, Friday, 1 P.M. Pilot Club, Wednesday, 1 P.M. Rotary, Tuesday, 1 P.M.
CIVIC AND SOCIAL GROUPS
American Red Cross, Brent Bldg.; phone 7601. AAA Motor Club, 114 West Garden St.; phone 2253. Boy Scouts of America, 37 East Garden St.; phone 2688. Girl Scout Council, Thiesen Bldg.; phone 8-1740. Yacht Club, foot Palafox Street; phone 9118. Y.M.C.A., 400 N. Palafox; phone 4026.
FRATERNAL AND PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES
American Legion. American Legion Auxiliary. Daughters American Revolution. Eastern Star. Elks. Knights of Columbus. Knights of Pythias. Knights Templar. Masonic Lodges. Odd Fellows. Pythian Sisters. Navy Mothers Club. Scottish Rite Temple, Shriners. Spanish American Veterans. United Daughters of Confederacy. Veterans of Foreign Wars. Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
37 East Garden Street. Phone 5022.
MUNICIPAL ADVERTISING BOARD
22 West Garden Street. Phone 4662.
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Postal Information
MAIL AND MONEY ORDERS
General Post Office, Palafox and Chase Street; Monday through Friday, stamps, general delivery and registry, hours 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Money Order window, hours 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Saturdays, general delivery registry, and money order window hours 8:30 A.M. to 4 P.M. Stamps 8:30 A.M. to 6 P.M.
Building open 24 hours daily, seven days a week for mail deposits. Phone 4191.
Air Mail--5 planes daily east and west. Closing hours may be obtained from Post Office.
EXPRESS OFFICE--AND AIR EXPRESS
Railway Express Company, L. & N. Station, Wright and Alcaniz Streets. Telephone 5166. Monday through Saturday hours 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Shipping department open on Sunday. Regular pickup and delivery service in city limits.
FREIGHT SERVICE
Pensacola is served by L. & N. and Frisco Railroad, National Airlines, Bull Steamship Line and Empresade Cuba Steamship Line.
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Travel Information
BUS STATIONS
City Bus Terminal, 200 block North Palafox Street; phone 9107. City busses. No. 6 bus to Naval Air Station; Navy staffed first aid station.
Greyhound Bus Terminal, northwest corner Gregory and Baylen Streets; telephone 5196. Busses for all cities in United States. Greyhound busses for Bronson, Barin, Eglin, Whiting Fields and Paradise Beach.
Rand Bus Terminal, 16 East Romana. Telephone 2107. Florida-Alabama Bus Line. Liberty busses for Whiting, Eglin and other Navy fields.
PLANE SERVICE
National Air Lines. Municipal Airport, phone 6173; office and reservations in San Carlos Hotel, phone 7666.
TRAIN SERVICE
L. & N. R. R., Wright and Alcaniz Streets; phone 8-1616. Frisco R. R., 21 South Coyle; phone 7615. City Ticket Office, San Carlos Hotel; phone 6185.
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MAIL AND MONEY ORDERS
General Post Office, Palafox and Chase Street; Monday through Friday, stamps, general delivery and registry, hours 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Money Order window, hours 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Saturdays, general delivery registry, and money order window hours 8:30 A.M. to 4 P.M. Stamps 8:30 A.M. to 6 P.M.
Building open 24 hours daily, seven days a week for mail deposits. Phone 4191.
Air Mail--5 planes daily east and west. Closing hours may be obtained from Post Office.
EXPRESS OFFICE--AND AIR EXPRESS
Railway Express Company, L. & N. Station, Wright and Alcaniz Streets. Telephone 5166. Monday through Saturday hours 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Shipping department open on Sunday. Regular pickup and delivery service in city limits.
FREIGHT SERVICE
Pensacola is served by L. & N. and Frisco Railroad, National Airlines, Bull Steamship Line and Empresade Cuba Steamship Line.
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Travel Information
BUS STATIONS
City Bus Terminal, 200 block North Palafox Street; phone 9107. City busses. No. 6 bus to Naval Air Station; Navy staffed first aid station.
Greyhound Bus Terminal, northwest corner Gregory and Baylen Streets; telephone 5196. Busses for all cities in United States. Greyhound busses for Bronson, Barin, Eglin, Whiting Fields and Paradise Beach.
Rand Bus Terminal, 16 East Romana. Telephone 2107. Florida-Alabama Bus Line. Liberty busses for Whiting, Eglin and other Navy fields.
PLANE SERVICE
National Air Lines. Municipal Airport, phone 6173; office and reservations in San Carlos Hotel, phone 7666.
TRAIN SERVICE
L. & N. R. R., Wright and Alcaniz Streets; phone 8-1616. Frisco R. R., 21 South Coyle; phone 7615. City Ticket Office, San Carlos Hotel; phone 6185.
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Military Establishments
BARIN FIELD
Commissioned Naval Auxiliary Air Station, December 5, 1942. Located in Foley, Baldwin County, Alabama, 34 miles west of Pensacola. Greyhound Bus Lines.
BRONSON FIELD
Commissioned Naval Auxiliary Air Station, December, 1942. Located 15 miles west of Pensacola. No. 4 bus.
CORRY FIELD
Commissioned Naval Auxiliary Air Station, 1943. Located 5 miles north of Pensacola. No. 4 bus.
EGLIN FIELD
U.S. Army Proving Ground, Valparaiso, Florida. Located 40 miles east of city on Route 90. Greyhound Bus Lines.
FORT BARRANCAS
Headquarters U.S. Army, Pensacola Harbor Defenses.
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ELLYSON FIELD
Commissioned Naval Auxiliary Air Station, January, 1943. Located six miles north of city. No. 5 bus.
FORT McRAE
Part of U.S. Army, Pensacola Harbor Defenses.
FORT PICKENS
Part of U.S. Army, Pensacola Harbor Defenses.
NAVAL AIR STATION
"Annapolis of the Air". Inaugurated in 1914. Now headquarters of the Chief of Naval Air Training. Located 8 miles from downtown Pensacola. No. 6 bus.
NAVAL HOSPITAL
Located on grounds of Naval Air Station. History dates from 1826.
SAUFLEY FIELD
Commissioned Naval Auxiliary Air Station, July, 1943. Located 9 miles northwest of city. No. 4 bus.
WHITING FIELD
Commissioned Naval Auxiliary Air Station, July, 1943. Located 40 miles east of Pensacola at Milton, Florida. Regularly scheduled busses from Rand Bus Station.
BARIN FIELD
Commissioned Naval Auxiliary Air Station, December 5, 1942. Located in Foley, Baldwin County, Alabama, 34 miles west of Pensacola. Greyhound Bus Lines.
BRONSON FIELD
Commissioned Naval Auxiliary Air Station, December, 1942. Located 15 miles west of Pensacola. No. 4 bus.
CORRY FIELD
Commissioned Naval Auxiliary Air Station, 1943. Located 5 miles north of Pensacola. No. 4 bus.
EGLIN FIELD
U.S. Army Proving Ground, Valparaiso, Florida. Located 40 miles east of city on Route 90. Greyhound Bus Lines.
FORT BARRANCAS
Headquarters U.S. Army, Pensacola Harbor Defenses.
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ELLYSON FIELD
Commissioned Naval Auxiliary Air Station, January, 1943. Located six miles north of city. No. 5 bus.
FORT McRAE
Part of U.S. Army, Pensacola Harbor Defenses.
FORT PICKENS
Part of U.S. Army, Pensacola Harbor Defenses.
NAVAL AIR STATION
"Annapolis of the Air". Inaugurated in 1914. Now headquarters of the Chief of Naval Air Training. Located 8 miles from downtown Pensacola. No. 6 bus.
NAVAL HOSPITAL
Located on grounds of Naval Air Station. History dates from 1826.
SAUFLEY FIELD
Commissioned Naval Auxiliary Air Station, July, 1943. Located 9 miles northwest of city. No. 4 bus.
WHITING FIELD
Commissioned Naval Auxiliary Air Station, July, 1943. Located 40 miles east of Pensacola at Milton, Florida. Regularly scheduled busses from Rand Bus Station.
Industrial Highlights
PENSACOLA has had a vast industrial growth in the past ten years. The roster of Pensacola industrial concerns now exceed 70. Pensacola's many unsurpassed advantages for "year 'round" plant operations are largely responsible for steady growth. Some of these advantages are constant mild weather, abundant power and natural gas, ideal living and recreational facilities for workers, splendid schools, churches and shops and homestead exemption.
Pensacola's commercial advantages are in evidence. It possesses one of the finest natural deep water harbors in the world, where vessels can find safe anchorage. The great marine terminals visited annually by hundreds of ocean-going craft, make Pensacola a dominant ex-
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port and import shipping port.
Sites for plants and power for plan operations are among the prerequisites in a community's industrial development. Pensacola is amply protected in both respects. There is plenty of desirable land on rail or water, both for large and small factory sites. Power, too, is plentiful and inexpensive--electricity, natural gas, and industrial coal from nearby fields at low freight rates.
Pensacola is served by the Frisco and L. & N. Railroads. They have their own 1,200 foot piers in 32 foot water for swift railship transfer in the world's safest landlocked harbor on the Gulf of Mexico--nearest U.S. wharfside to the Panama Canal.
Pensacola's advantageous labor conditions, taxes and
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PENSACOLA has had a vast industrial growth in the past ten years. The roster of Pensacola industrial concerns now exceed 70. Pensacola's many unsurpassed advantages for "year 'round" plant operations are largely responsible for steady growth. Some of these advantages are constant mild weather, abundant power and natural gas, ideal living and recreational facilities for workers, splendid schools, churches and shops and homestead exemption.
Pensacola's commercial advantages are in evidence. It possesses one of the finest natural deep water harbors in the world, where vessels can find safe anchorage. The great marine terminals visited annually by hundreds of ocean-going craft, make Pensacola a dominant ex-
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port and import shipping port.
Sites for plants and power for plan operations are among the prerequisites in a community's industrial development. Pensacola is amply protected in both respects. There is plenty of desirable land on rail or water, both for large and small factory sites. Power, too, is plentiful and inexpensive--electricity, natural gas, and industrial coal from nearby fields at low freight rates.
Pensacola is served by the Frisco and L. & N. Railroads. They have their own 1,200 foot piers in 32 foot water for swift railship transfer in the world's safest landlocked harbor on the Gulf of Mexico--nearest U.S. wharfside to the Panama Canal.
Pensacola's advantageous labor conditions, taxes and
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Industrial Highlights
transportation facilities are reflected in the many key industries located here, namely: AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL COMPANY--nationally known as "AGRICO" fertilizers. ARMSTRONG CORK COMPANY--insulation and sound proofing board. FLORIDA DRUM COMPANY--paper from the Florida long leaf pine. GULF POWER COMPANY--electricity and natural gas for homes and industry throughout Northwest Florida. NEWPORT INDUSTRIES--rosin from abandoned pine stumps; 80 products from stump extractions, including Isoprene used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber. Company owns 165,000 acres of pines. PENSACOLA TOOL & SUPPLY COMPANY--"drift-pins" and other gadgets for construction jobs throughout the world. E.E. Saunders & Company and WARREN FISH COMPANY famous for Pensacola red snapper fisheries SHERRILL OIL COMPANY--oil terminal and distributor of petroleum products. SMITH SHIPYARDS--ships for war and peace. SOUTHERN COTTON OIL COMPANY--cotton seed oil and meal, fertilizers. SPEARMAN BREWING COMPANY--peacetime "showplace" for visitors with famous "Scratching Post." U.S. INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS INC.--rosins for protective coatings of everything from baby carriages to battleships. WEIS FRICKER MAHOGANY COMPANY--Central America mahogany.
Reprints of illustrated feature stories on many of the foregoing firms may be obtained free at Municipal Advertising Board.
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Beautiful Homes
Pensacola is a city of beautiful homes. Pensacolians are home lovers, and much thought and care is exemplified in the type homes that have been built and in the arrangement and upkeep of grounds.
Spanish style architecture is prominent, particularly in the older buildings. Modern architecture is exemplified in more recent construction.
The year round mild climate affords property owners an opportunity to establish beautifully landscaped grounds. In mid-winter the residential sections of Pensacola abound the beauty of blooming camellias and azaleas.
A trip through the residential sections of Pensacola will prove enjoyable.
transportation facilities are reflected in the many key industries located here, namely: AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL COMPANY--nationally known as "AGRICO" fertilizers. ARMSTRONG CORK COMPANY--insulation and sound proofing board. FLORIDA DRUM COMPANY--paper from the Florida long leaf pine. GULF POWER COMPANY--electricity and natural gas for homes and industry throughout Northwest Florida. NEWPORT INDUSTRIES--rosin from abandoned pine stumps; 80 products from stump extractions, including Isoprene used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber. Company owns 165,000 acres of pines. PENSACOLA TOOL & SUPPLY COMPANY--"drift-pins" and other gadgets for construction jobs throughout the world. E.E. Saunders & Company and WARREN FISH COMPANY famous for Pensacola red snapper fisheries SHERRILL OIL COMPANY--oil terminal and distributor of petroleum products. SMITH SHIPYARDS--ships for war and peace. SOUTHERN COTTON OIL COMPANY--cotton seed oil and meal, fertilizers. SPEARMAN BREWING COMPANY--peacetime "showplace" for visitors with famous "Scratching Post." U.S. INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS INC.--rosins for protective coatings of everything from baby carriages to battleships. WEIS FRICKER MAHOGANY COMPANY--Central America mahogany.
Reprints of illustrated feature stories on many of the foregoing firms may be obtained free at Municipal Advertising Board.
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Beautiful Homes
Pensacola is a city of beautiful homes. Pensacolians are home lovers, and much thought and care is exemplified in the type homes that have been built and in the arrangement and upkeep of grounds.
Spanish style architecture is prominent, particularly in the older buildings. Modern architecture is exemplified in more recent construction.
The year round mild climate affords property owners an opportunity to establish beautifully landscaped grounds. In mid-winter the residential sections of Pensacola abound the beauty of blooming camellias and azaleas.
A trip through the residential sections of Pensacola will prove enjoyable.
This booklet has been prepared through the courtesy of the Municipal Advertising Board. Travel information, literature regarding the City of Pensacola, city maps, identification stickers may be obtained free at:
MUNICIPAL ADVERTISING BOARD
22 W. Garden Street, Pensacola
Phone 4662
(Located in San Carlos Hotel)
MUNICIPAL ADVERTISING BOARD
22 W. Garden Street, Pensacola
Phone 4662
(Located in San Carlos Hotel)
GUIDE TO
PENSACOLA
FLORIDA
"THE ANNAPOLIS OF THE AIR"
PENSACOLA
FLORIDA
"THE ANNAPOLIS OF THE AIR"
Chicago Manual of Style
Pensacola Municipal Advertising Board. Guide to Pensacola, Florida: The Annapolis of the Air - booklet, ca. 1944. 1944 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/318835>, accessed 28 November 2024.
MLA
Pensacola Municipal Advertising Board. Guide to Pensacola, Florida: The Annapolis of the Air - booklet, ca. 1944. 1944 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/318835>
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