Castillo de San Marcos [model]. [1980?]

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Castillo de San Marcos [model]. [1980?]

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/79658359

Model of Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest remaining European fortification in the continental United States. The masonry fort and its surrounding land comprise 25 acres in historic downtown St. Augustine, Florida.

1 model : metal ; 2 x 8 x 8 cm.

Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA

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Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA

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Castillo de San Marcos (Saint Augustine, Fla.)

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The Castillo de San Marcos, built 1672-1695, served primarily as an outpost of the Spanish Empire, guarding St. Augustine, the first permanent European settlement in the continental United States, and also protecting the sea route for treasure ships returning to Spain. Although the Castillo has served a number of nations throughout its history, it has never been taken by military force. During the 18th century, the Castillo went from Spanish control to British and back to the Spanis...