Panhandle Preservation Projects

First National Bank Clock Baldwin 2-6-2 Steam Engine Indian Temple Mound L & N Marine Terminal Panhandle Pioneer Settlement Keith's Cabin

Click the red dots on the map above for further information about the projects.

Baker, Okaloosa County - The North Okaloosa Historical Association renovated an historic brick building in 1995-96, which at various times housed a mercantile shop, the post office, a drug store, a millinary shop, a butcher shop, and even a movie theatre. After the renovation, part of the building became the home of the Baker Block Museum.

Blountstown, Calhoun County - The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement recently opened The Cobbler's Shop, and they are currently raising funds for the restoration of the Clubhouse.

Bonifay, Holmes County - The Keith Cabin Foundation is currently involved with the rehabilitation of the Keith Cabin, which was built in 1886 by William Thomas Keith.

Century, Escambia County - Restoration of a Baldwin 2-6-2 steam engine, sponsored by The Alger-Sullivan Historical Society.

DeFuniak Springs, Walton County -

Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County - Restoration of the Indian Temple Mound to prevent erosion of the archaeological surface of the mound, sponsored by the City of Fort Walton Beach, Heritage Park and Cultural Center.

Pensacola, Escambia County - The former L & N Railroad Marine Terminal has been restored and serves as the office of the Northwest Region of the Florida Public Archaeology Network.