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As we reflect on the first photographs of St. Augustine taken in 1865 onwards, a narrative emerges from a once small community encased in fortifications to a grand display of architecture representing a bygone era. There are profound questions that arise about what lay in St. Augustine before the dawn of photography: How did the indigenous landscapes look in the 1500s and 1600s? What stories do the crumbling walls hold about the civilization that once thrived there?
St. Augustine’s history bears witness to the confluence of various cultures, industries, and conflicts, making it a fascinating study of continuity and change over the centuries. The city stands not only as a historical site but is also a reflection of America’s broader narrative of growth, resistance, and transformation.