Flagler College

1. #1Flagler College

   Keys: Flagler College

   Flagler College is a private liberal arts college in St. Augustine, Florida. The school was founded in 1968 and offers 37 undergraduate majors and two master's programs. It also had a campus in Tallahassee from 2000-2024

   Founded in 1968, the campus comprises 19 acres (77,000 m2), the centerpiece of which is the Ponce de León Hotel, built in 1888 as a luxury hotel. The architects were John Carrere and Thomas Hastings, working for Henry Morrison Flagler, the industrialist, oil magnate and railroad pioneer. It is now listed as a National Historic Landmark.

   Lawrence Lewis Jr., was the driving force behind Flagler's development. It was his vision to create a small, private liberal arts college on the old hotel grounds. Lewis was Chairman of Flagler's board of trustees for more than 20 years, guiding the college through a reorganization in 1971. He directed millions of dollars through foundations, family and personal funds into new construction, restoration projects, endowment and various other programs to ensure Flager's continued success. Lewis was related to Henry Flagler through his mother, Louise Wise Lewis Francis, who was the niece of Mary Lily Kenan Flagler, who married Henry Flagler in 1901 making him Lewis' great uncle.

   Flagler College has received many top state and national rankings over the years. In 2022, Veranda named the campus "One of the Most Beautiful College Campuses Around the World," and mentioned its palatial, renovated ballroom with walls of original Tiffany stained glass windows. The ballroom now serves as the dining hall for students. The same year, Architectural Digest mentioned its buildings in "One of the 8 Most Unexpected Places to See World-Class Architecture in the U.S." In 2024, U.S. News and World Report named it #2 in Most Innovative Schools, #3 Best Regional Colleges in the South, #5 in Best Undergraduate Teaching, and #14 in Best Value Schools.

   The college has continued to enlarge and enhance its campus, adding the Brown Innovation Center (BIC), the Learning Resource Center, and the Deagan Archeology Lab.

2. #2Henry Flagler

   Keys: Henry Flagler

   Henry Morrison Flagler (January 2, 1830 – May 20, 1913) was an American industrialist and a founder of Standard Oil, which was first based in Ohio. He was also a key figure in the development of the Atlantic coast of Florida and founder of the Florida East Coast Railway. He is also known as a co-founder and major investor of the cities of Miami and Palm Beach, Florida. The Hotel Ponce De Leon was built under Flagler's instruction, and opened in 1888.

3. #3Hotel Ponce De Leon

   Keys: Ponce de Leon Hotel, Hotel Ponce de Leon

   The Hotel Ponce de Leon, also known as The Ponce, was a luxury hotel in St. Augustine, Florida, built by millionaire developer and Standard Oil co-founder Henry M. Flagler. Built between 1885–1887, the winter resort opened in January 1888. The hotel was designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style as the first major project of the New York architecture firm Carrère & Hastings, which gained world renown for more than 600 projects, including the House and Senate Office Buildings flanking the US Capitol. Their final project was the New York Public Library.

   The hotel is the first of its kind constructed entirely of poured concrete,[5] using the local coquina stone as aggregate. The hotel is one of the first buildings in the country wired for electricity from the onset, with the power being supplied by DC generators installed by Flagler's friend, Thomas Edison.

   Since 1968, with the founding of Flagler College, the original building and grounds of the hotel serve as the centerpiece of the campus Flagler College.

4. #4St. Augustine

   Keys: , St, Augustine

   St. Augustine (/ˈɔːɡəstiːn/ AW-gə-steen; Spanish: San Agustín [san aɣusˈtin]) is a city in and the county seat of St. Johns County, Florida, United States. Located 40 miles (64 km) south of downtown Jacksonville, the city is on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida. Founded in 1565 by Spanish settlers, it is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in what is now the contiguous United States.

   St. Augustine was founded on September 8, 1565, by Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, Florida's first governor. He named the settlement San Agustín, because his ships bearing settlers, troops, and supplies from Spain had first sighted land in Florida eleven days earlier on August 28, the feast day of St. Augustine.[5] The city served as the capital of Spanish Florida for over 200 years. It became the capital of British East Florida in 1763 and continued as the capital after the 1783 Treaty of Versailles in the Second Spanish Period.

   Spain ceded Florida to the United States in 1819, and St. Augustine was designated one of the two alternating capitals of the Florida Territory, the other being Pensacola, upon ratification of the Adams–Onís Treaty in 1821. The Florida National Guard made the city its headquarters that same year. The territorial government moved and made Tallahassee the permanent capital of Florida in 1824.

   St. Augustine is part of Florida's First Coast region and the Jacksonville metropolitan area. It had a population of 14,329 at the 2020 census, up from 12,975 at the 2010 census. Since the late 19th century, St. Augustine's distinctive historical character has made the city a tourist attraction. Castillo de San Marcos, the city's 17th-century Spanish fort, continues to attract tourists. St. George Street is a major pedestrian street that runs through the downtown area and includes over 30 historic houses and tourist attractions.

5. #5Ponce Hall

   Keys: Ponce Hall

   Ponce Hall is the primary Freshman Dorm accommodation for Flagler College. Ponce Hall is split into an East Wing and a West Wing separated by a courtyard/garden. The Rotunda Main Lobby and Dining Hall are also located in the building.

   Ponce de Leon Hall Built by Henry Flagler, the Hotel Ponce de Leon was once a lavish escape for the wealthy elite. Now, it's a place you may call home as a student!

   When Henry Flagler designed his hotel, each room was given a unique layout so guests would have different experiences each time they returned. When the hotel was converted into residence halls, each residence hall room kept its unique qualities. Rooms range in size and layout, from a single room, which are quite uncommon, double, triple, and even quadruple occupancy. That means no matter which room you're assigned, it will be completely unique!

   You'll likely have at least one roommate (remember, single rooms are rare), so we match up roommates based on student housing forms, which help us pair you with someone with similar interests.

   Ponce Hall is centered around the core value of Thoughtful Stewardship. Residents who live within the hall will find themselves immersed within a residential community that values the historic aspects of Flagler College, while also celebrating our push into the future. RAs program around ideas and values of celebrations of historic heritages, insights into the future of our community, and ways in which we can build a narrative that explores all aspects of Flagler College and our experiences.

   Amenities for Ponce de Leon Hall Laundry Rooms on most floors Trash cans on every floor

6. #6Keenan Hall

   Keys: Keenan Hall, Keenan

   Keenan Hall is the primary classroom space on campus at Flagler College. With Four floor consisting of classrooms and lab spaces.

7. #7Lewis Hall

   Keys: Lewis Hall

   Lewis House Lewis Hall opened its doors to residents in 1987. Located in the middle of campus, this first-year hall allows access to many of these great features. Lewis Hall provides an opportunity for residents to live in Jack-and-Jill style living on campus and is a 1-minute walk from the center of campus.

   Lewis Hall is centered around the core value of Transformative Learning. Residents who live within the hall will find themselves immersed within a residential community that explores the idea of holistic education and finding new paths to educate themselves. RAs program around ideas and values that promote lifelong learning and finding personal pathways towards excellence.

   Amenities for Lewis House Commons areas on every floor with flat-screen TVs and furniture designed to build community A laundry room on the 3rd floor Trash cans on every floor Personal closets

8. #8FEC dorms

   Keys: FEC, FEC Complex

   The FEC Dorm Complex is a series of three connected towers that were once the Headquarters of the Florida East Coast Railway before being sold to Flagler College. Each tower has four floors, with the first floor of Building C containing the Laundry Room. It shares a two-story common area with Abare Hall

   FEC Towers Perks of living in FEC include:

   A laundry room on the first floor of C Tower High ceilings with tall windows In-room sinks and private bathrooms

9. #9Abare Hall

   Keys: Abare Hall, Abare Dorms

   Abare Hall, named after William T Abare, is a three-floor dorm complex. It is connected to the Abare Parking Garage, which is the primary on-campus parking, and the FEC dorms through the Two-Story Abare Commons.

   Abare Hall Abare Hall is on the San Sebastian River and a 10-minute walk from the campus center. It features:

   Access to the dock and Abare Commons Laundry rooms on every floor P.O.D convenience store Study lounges on every floor

10. #10Sebastian House

    Keys: Sebastian House, Sebastian Dorms

    Located across the San Sebastian River, Sebastian House used to be a hotel under Radisson Individuals, before being sold to Flagler College.

11. #11Cedar Hall

    Keys: Cedar Hall

    Cedar Hall Cedar Hall opened its doors to residents in 2006. Just a short walk from the Campus Services Building, Flagler College gym, and Theater, Cedar Hall allows access to many of these great features. Cedar Hall will enable residents to live in Jack-and-Jill-style living on campus and is a 5-minute walk from the center of campus.

    Cedar Hall is centered around the core value of a Respectful and Inclusive Community. Residents living within the hall will be immersed in a residential community that explores varying identities and how our differences unify us as a Flagler Community. RAs program around ideas and values of open dialogue, respecting differences, and embracing each other.

    Amenities for Cedar Hall Commons areas on every floor with furniture designed to build community A laundry room on the 2nd floor Trash rooms on every floor Personal closets In-room sinks

12. #12Proctor Library

    Keys: Library, Proctor Librar

    The Proctor Library, located at 44 Sevilla Street in the northwest corner of campus, is Flagler's sole library facility. It is named after William L. Proctor, Flagler's chancellor, who was president of the college from 1971 until 2001. Like many of the historic buildings on campus, the Proctor Library's architectural design reflects the Gilded Age style popular during the time of Henry Flagler's construction of the Ponce de León Hotel in 1888. The Proctor Library was built in 1994-95, replacing the demolished home of artist Felix de Crano, which had been the last classic Shingle Style house in St. Augustine.

    The library's collection contains approximately 102,047 printed volumes, 212,689 electronic books, 4,180 audiovisual items, 630 periodicals, and 5 newspapers, as well as almost 44,000 full-text electronic periodicals and 50 online databases. Proctor Library also contains three collections: Digital Collections, Flagler College Archives, and Special Collections. Access to, and the use of, the Proctor Library is limited to Flagler College students, faculty, and staff, and is not open to the general public without a written request. Proctor Library Digital Collections, however, is accessible to anyone with an Internet connection. St. Augustine Fiction is a collecting focus of the library in collaboration with the St. Augustine Historical Society.

13. #13Ringhaver Student Center

    Keys: Student Center, Ringhaver

    The Ringhaver Student Center is centrally located between the three residence halls, opposite Ponce De Leon Hall, and down the street from the Proctor Library. The Ringhaver Student Center includes three lounges: one recreational lounge which contains pool tables, ping pong tables, and a foosball table; a television viewing lounge; and one lounge designed for quiet conversation and reflection time. The Center includes a food court, the College Bookstore, classrooms, and a large multipurpose room. In addition, the Ringhaver Student Center houses the Office of Student Services, the Office of the Registrar, the Office of Student Success and Advising, the Director of Intramurals, the Student Government Association, and the Campus Activity Board office.

    Discover how close a community can be. The Ringhaver Student Center is the main gathering place for the campus community.

    You might find your community relaxing around one of our big-screen televisions during the game, enjoying a bite to eat at The Bistro, challenging peers to a game of ping pong, or maybe during one of the many events held here.

    Here are a few perks the Ringhaver Student Center offers:

    The Bistro, which has Chick-fil-A Recreation Room, with pool tables, ping pong tables, and video game stations Flat-screen televisions with cable Large bean bags

14. #14Molly Wiley Art Building

    Keys: Molly Wiley Art Building.

    The Molly Wiley Art Building sits Behind Keenan Hall. Located in what was once the Generator House for the Hotel Ponce De Leon. It is now the primary Art Building on the Fagler College Campus.

15. #15St. George Street

    Keys: St. George Street

    St. George Street is a hub of Shopping and Dining in the Historic District of St Augustine. Florida.

16. #16Dining Hall

    Keys: Dining Hall, D Hall

    Adjacent to Ponce de Leon Hall is The Ponce Dining Hall which is breathtaking in sweep of size, proportions, elegance and beauty. A grand staircase of marble with onyx risers leads from the Rotunda to The Ponce Dining Hall. The rectangular hall features rich oak pillars that support a great dome and is flanked by curved venido rooms. Two hundred lions’ heads with light bulbs in their mouths encircle this magnificent space.

    An all-you-care-to-eat dining facility, The Ponce Dining Hall offers multiple serving stations including: Vegan, Home Line, Grill, Pizza, Deli, Mongolian, Salad Bar, Smoothie, Cereal, Ice Cream and Dessert, Beverage and Coffee plus an Omelet Bar on weekday mornings.

    We work with local produce distributors to ensure all of the produce used in the Dining Hall is fresh (never frozen) as well as sustainable. Currently around 25% of the produce we use is locally grown.

    All the fish used in The Ponce Dining Hall is sustainably sourced and when possible, locally sourced.

    The Ponce Dining Hall offers a wide variety of Vegan and Vegetarian options and has a dedicated Vegan Station.

    We will also cater to any dietary restrictions including students who are lactose or gluten intolerant as well as any religious food restrictions or just taste preference. Any menu item here can be customized to meet the needs of any student.

    We have a full-service bakery in the kitchen where everything from cakes, to cookies, to pastries, are baked fresh daily.

    All of our eggs served at The Ponce Dining Hall are cage free. For students and staff with a meal plan who are looking for food options anytime between our regular lunch and dinner hours, light lunch is offered. This includes the salad bar, pizza station, deli station, desserts, and beverages.

17. #17Markland House

    Keys: Markland, Markland House

    Markland, also known as the Andrew Anderson House, is a historic mansion in St. Augustine, Florida. It was built in the Greek Revival style of Classical Revival architecture.

    Construction on the original part of the Coquina shellstone mansion was begun by New York doctor Andrew Anderson Sr. in 1839, just prior to his death in a yellow fever epidemic. Anderson had first arrived in St. Augustine with his wife and two daughters in 1829.

    A portion of the land east of the residence was sold by Dr. Andrew Anderson Jr., the son of Dr. Anderson Sr, in 1887 to Henry M. Flagler for construction of the Ponce de León Hotel. Dr. Anderson Jr. died in 1924. The house was then purchased by the mayor of St. Augustine, Herbert E. Wolfe, who sold it to Flagler College in 1966.

    The Markland House is located at 102 King Street, down the street from the Ponce de León Hotel at 74 King Street. The house, still owned today by Flagler College, was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 6, 1978.

18. #18Pollard Hall

    Keys: Pollard Hall

    Pollard Hall, Located on Cordova Street, is the farthest academic building from campus with a ten-minute walk. It is home to the Communications Department and most classes held here are focused on media literacy and other lecture-based classes. All Flagler classes are small due to our small student to teacher ratio. You get an individualized sort of education in comparison to larger schools were teachers and students don't really have the opportunity to work together and ensure success in the course.

19. #19Castillo De San Marcos

    Keys: Castillo De San Marcos

    The Castillo de San Marcos (Spanish for “St. Mark’s Castle”) is the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States; it is located on the western shore of Matanzas Bay in St. Augustine, Florida.

    It was designed by the Spanish engineer Ignacio Daza, with construction beginning in 1672, 107 years after the city's founding by Spanish Admiral and conquistador Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, when Florida was part of the Spanish Empire. The fort's construction was ordered by Governor Francisco de la Guerra y de la Vega after a raid by the English privateer Robert Searles in 1668 that destroyed much of St. Augustine and damaged the existing wooden fort. Work proceeded under the administration of Guerra's successor, Manuel de Cendoya in 1671, and the first coquina stones were laid in 1672. The construction of the core of the current fortress was completed in 1695, although it would undergo many alterations and renovations over the centuries.

    When Britain gained control of Florida in 1763 pursuant to the Treaty of Paris, St. Augustine became the capital of British East Florida, and the fort was renamed Fort St. Mark until the Peace of Paris (1783) when Florida was transferred back to Spain and the fort's original name restored. In 1819, Spain signed the Adams–Onís Treaty which ceded Florida to the United States in 1821; consequently, the fort was designated a United States Army base and renamed Fort Marion, in honor of American Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion. The fort was declared a National Monument in 1924, and after 251 years of continuous military possession, was deactivated in 1933. The 20.48-acre (8.29 ha) site was subsequently turned over to the United States National Park Service. In 1942 the original name, Castillo de San Marcos, was restored by an Act of Congress.

    Castillo de San Marcos was attacked several times and twice besieged: first by English colonial forces led by Carolina Colony Governor James Moore in 1702, and then by English Georgia colonial Governor James Oglethorpe in 1740. However, possession of the fort has changed five times, all peacefully, among four different governments: Spain, 1695–1763 and 1783–1821, Kingdom of Great Britain, 1763–1783, and the United States, 1821–date (during 1861–1865, under control of the Confederate States of America). Owing to its strategic cannon placement and star-shaped design, the fort was never breached or taken by force throughout its various stages of sovereign ownership.

    Under United States control the fort was used as a military prison to incarcerate members of Native American tribes starting with the Seminole—including the famous war chief, Osceola, in the Second Seminole War—and members of western tribes, including Geronimo's band of Chiricahua Apache. The Native American art form known as Ledger Art had its origins at the fort during the imprisonment of members of the Plains tribes such as Howling Wolf of the southern Cheyenne.

    Although built in part by African slaves owned by the Spanish, the fort later served as one of the first entry points of fugitive slaves from British North America into Spanish Florida, where they were freed by the Spanish colonial authorities. This quickly led to the first free Black settlement in the future United States (Fort Mose, formed just north of St Augustine).

    Ownership of the Castillo was transferred to the National Park Service in 1933, and, along with the nearby St. Augustine Historic District, has been a popular tourist destination ever since.

20. #20St. Augustine Ampitheater

    Keys: St. Augustine Ampitheater, Graduation

    The St. Augustine Amphitheatre (shortened as The Amp) is an outdoor amphitheater located on A1A in St. Augustine, Florida, United States. The venue seats over 4,700 persons, and is managed by SJC Cultural Events, Inc. since September 2023.

    The amphitheatre was built in 1965 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of St. Augustine, originally with 2,000 seats. The land was originally part of Anastasia State Park. The amphitheatre itself was constructed in one of the old coquina quarries used to supply building materials for St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos.

    The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green was commissioned to write a play to be performed at the amphitheatre. The result was Cross and Sword: A Symphonic Drama of the Spanish Settlement of Florida, a musical reenactment of the first years of St. Augustine's existence. Cross and Sword was designated the official state play in 1973 by the Florida Legislature. The play ran until 1996, when budget constraints ended its more than 30-year run.

    The amphitheatre was used infrequently during the following years, though it did host a free summer Shakespeare Festival from 1997 to 2003. In 2002, St. Johns County acquired the property and the following year began an $8.7 million renovation. The upgraded facility reopened in August 2007, which includes a fiberglass tensile canopy over the main stage. In 2018, the amphitheatre's 300-level seating was expanded by adding 700 seats, bringing the venue's capacity to 4,700. In 2019, the theater branded itself as "The Amp". Also in 2019, the Amp is ranked #2 amphitheatre in the United States and #3 worldwide according to leading concert-industry publication Pollstar Magazine's 2019 Mid-Year report.

    The amphitheater is typically used as the venue for the Flagler College Graduation Ceremony.

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