Pensacola is a city of many firsts. It was home to the first documented
European settlement in North America, the first hostilities of the Civil
War took place here, and it is the home of the first Naval Aviation
training base. It was also the only natural deep-water port on the Gulf
of Mexico.
Focusing on the downtown area, Historic Photos of Pensacola has
captured the history of Pensacola from the Civil War to the 1970s. This
walk through time documents Pensacola's move from a town of unpaved
streets to a modern city. Unbeaten by a devastating fire in 1880, the
city rebuilt and continued to grow.
In stunning black-and-white photography, this handsome coffee-table book
details the historical growth of Pensacola from its early days up to
recent times. Spanning two centuries and nearly 200 images, the book
follows the building of this history-rich city, offering a compelling
look into the past for any longtime resident and every history buff of
Pensacola.