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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1. 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.
2. Lesene House
Built 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.
7. Palace Saloon
Originally 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.