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Ponce de León Hall at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida

Ponce de León Hotel was built for $2.5 million in 1887 for Henry Flagler, the co-founder of Standard Oil. This 10,000 square foot courtyard and garden were the entry for the massive 4.5 acre building. The property had 540 rooms with electricity installed by Thomas Edison. The hotel was supposed to be the centerpiece of Flagler’s vision to transform St. Augustine into a luxury resort city. His dream was never realized. But perhaps it came true for the female students at Flagler College. They now use this magnificent building as a dormitory.

Ponce de León Hall at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida

74 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

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