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MILTON-BAGDAD, FLORIDA HERITAGE ATLAS

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Located in Santa Rosa County, Florida, the Town of Milton and the adjacent Village of Bagdad were products of the area timber and naval stores industries that flourished from the mid-19th to the early 20th centuries. The early prosperity of these riverside communities is exemplified in their historic districts, including residential, commercial, and government buildings; cemeteries; and houses of worship.

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DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA HERITAGE ATLAS

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Located in Walton County, Florida, DeFuniak Springs is a stellar example of a prospering railroad town during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its historic residential and commercial districts provide glimpses into the diverse culture and architectural styles of the era.

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NORTH HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA HERITAGE ATLAS

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Located in Escambia County, Pensacola, Florida the old North Hill Preservation District is a time capsule of beautiful homes built by an effluent business class that emerged in the port city of Pensacola during the mid- to late-19th century. Designated on May 9, 1983, this U.S. historic district contains approximately 425 historic buildings. Several buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of the old homes are still occupied by the descendants of the original builders. The North Hill Preservation Association, Inc., has been instrumental in restoring many of the old homes to their original grandeur.

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