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Lightner Museum
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In 1887, railroad magnate Henry M. Flagler built the Alcazar Hotel
and the Ponce de Leon Hotel during a time when St. Augustine was
experiencing a boom in industry and was fast becoming a resort
location for wealthy northerners. After many years of business as a
hotel, the Alcazar Hotel closed. Later, Chicago publisher, Otto C.
Lightner bought the building and housed his collections of Victorian
art pieces for a few years and eventually opened the Lightner Museum.
Flagler built the Alcazar in the Spanish Renaissance design, and in
recent years the lobby of the Lightner Museum has been restored to
resemble the way it looked during its days as the elegant Alcazar
Hotel.
Located in downtown historic St. Augustine, the Lightner Museum is
home to many gilded age works of art. Costumes, furnishings,
mechanical musical instruments and other artifacts exhibited at the
museum will give you a look into what life was like for those living
in the 19th century. Also at the Lightner Museum, visitors will find
rare and beautiful examples of cut glass, Victorian art glass and
glass work that was designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
The Lightner Museum is a favorite among many for its beautiful
exhibits, lovely architecture, and one-of-a-kind landscaping. The
Penny Farthing Inn is located next to the Lightner Museum and is
within walking distance of many of St. Augustine’s attractions.
Contact us today for more information on vacation accommodations to
St. Augustine.
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