Father Miguel O'Reilly House-First Spanish Colonial Period, Built ca. 1690-1763
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Markerman62
N 29° 53.425 W 081° 18.676
17R E 469946 N 3306683
Located on Aviles St at Bravo Ln.
Waymark Code: WMW8BT
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2017
Views: 6
A tabby interior wall provides evidence that a portion of this building remains from the First Spanish Period before coquina stone construction took its place. Tabby was a form of construction that produced a cement slurry with an aggregate of oyster shells whereas coquina stone was quarried and cut to size. Both of these types are represented as the building was enlarged and altered historically. Graciously left by Father O'Reilly to the Catholic Church for continued religious purposes, the building is now restored to an 1840s appearance interpreting the life and significance of the Sisters of St. Joseph whose mission was to educate the community's African American children.
Marker Number: None
Date: None
County: St Johns
Marker Type: Plaque
Sponsored or placed by: City of St. Augustine
Website: Not listed
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