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The Bailey House on Amelia Island Built in 1895 for Effinham Bailey, steamship agent. An example of Queen-Anne style architecture, it took three years to build-1892- 1895. This home is on the National Register.

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This are sights on or near Amelia Island, Florida on the northernmost tip close to Georgia. To see an Itinerary of a daytrip to the Amelia Island area visit www.dayawaytravelclub.com

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The Bailey House on Amelia IslandBuilt in 1895 for Effinham Bailey, steamship agent. An example of Queen-Anne style architecture, it took three years to build-1892-1895. This home is on the National Register.

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Lesene HouseBuilt by Dr. John F Lesene in 1860 following the Civil War. It is built of hand-hewn timber and wooden pegs. Judge John Friend purchased the home in 1868 after the Civil War and passed it down through the family. Family descendants still occupy the home.

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Addison House B&B

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Architecture on Amelia Island

Fairbanks House B&BTabby House is made of crushed shell and poured Portland cement.

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Nassau County Courthouse

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Palace SaloonOriginally constructed as a haberdashery in 1878 by Josiah H. Prescott. In 1901 Louis G. Hirth purchased the building and in 1903, opened the doors of the Palace, an elegant gentleman’s saloon until prohibition in 1918. Transformed as an ice cream parlor from 1918-1933, The Palace is Florida’s oldest operating saloon.

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Fernandina Beach was once ruled under a Pirate Flag as 1 of 8 Flags!

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Amelia Island Plantation Resort

From the shops on the walkway!The Deli Coffee Shop and Gelato at Amelia Island Plantation

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On the Walkway around the shops of Amelia Island Plantation

The Rainbow Fountain Chicos

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Big Talbot Park

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Big Talbot Park The Boneyard

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The Petrified Forest Boneyard