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Palace Saloon – Fernandina Beach, Florida
Photographer and Words: Saul Freiden
Between 1880 -1910, Fernandina’s docks were among the busiest in the South. Basking in her heyday, she welcomed ships from the far corners of the globe.
Of the many saloons that lined the lively streets of the harbor district – and there were were over 20 at the time – only one bore the distinction of being the “Shipcaptain’s Bar”, and that was the Palace.
Originally constructed as a haberdashery in 1878, Louis G. Hirth bought the Prescott building in 1903 and replaced shoes with booze and named it the Palace Saloon.
It is the oldest bar in Florida … Arrrgh!!!
Atlantic Beach FL Photographers – After many requests to turn our passion and hobby into something more, we are taking the leap and now offering our photos to you! Images by Saul and Deborah. Thank you for your encouragement and enthusiasm for this venture.
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