Old Senator

The Haunted City

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May 25th 2005
We arrived in St Augustine - They oldest permanent city in North America (Pensacola was first settled but got flattered by a hurricane). It is a great little city with historic houses in both southern and Spanish styles. Anna, Meg and I decided to go for a walk before dinner. We walked down to Castillo de San Marcos fortress. It was built out of a mix of shell and concrete called Conquina. ... read more

North America » United States » Louisiana

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more