Palace Saloon

     The first building at 117 Centre Road, Fernardina Beach, FL. was named Prescott after its owner Josiah Prescott. It was built in 1878.  It was a red brick structure in the Beaux Arts Style.  Businesses at this location included a dry good store and a haberdashery.

     In 1903, the building was purchased by Louis G.Hirth.  It was his plan to convert the building into a gentleman’s saloon.  He named it the Palace.

Palace Saloon

     There is a 40 foot carved wood bar, Tiffany glass windows,.solid.brass spitoons, mosaic tile.floors, painted murals, tin ceiling, gas lamp fixtures, paddle ceiling fans.

     This saloon.is the oldest operating bar in Florida