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Bruce Beach, Florida
Bruce Beach is a park under construction in Pensacola, Florida. It was formerly an industrial area and was once home to a pool for African American residents. In 2023 it is undergoing revitalization. It was once a gathering spot for the area's African American residents. Bruce Beach had a swimming pool until the 1970s. A pedestrian bridge over Washerwoman Creek is planned to connect the park to Community Maritime Park. Signage addressing the history is also planned. See also *African American resorts *Butler Beach Butler Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Johns County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,978 at the time of the 2020 United States Census. History Butler Beach was established by Frank B. Butler, who had been successful ... References Parks in Escambia County, Florida {{Florida-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pensacola
Pensacola () is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle, and the county seat and only incorporated city of Escambia County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 54,312. Pensacola is the principal city of the Pensacola Metropolitan Area, which had an estimated 502,629 residents . Pensacola is the site of the first Spanish settlement within the borders of the continental United States in 1559, predating the establishment of St. Augustine by 6 years, although the settlement was abandoned due to a hurricane and not re-established until 1698. Pensacola is a seaport on Pensacola Bay, which is protected by the barrier island of Santa Rosa and connects to the Gulf of Mexico. A large United States Naval Air Station, the first in the United States, is located southwest of Pensacola near Warrington; it is the base of the Blue Angels flight demonstration team and the National Naval Aviation Museum. The main campus of the University of West Flo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
African American Resorts
During the decades of segregation in the United States, African Americans established various resorts. The resorts were self-contained commercial establishments. Varying resort accommodations included rooms for rent, meals and fine food, cocktail bars, dancing, sporting facilities (such as golf, horseback riding, tennis, swimming pools, fishing, badminton), and beaches. Also in some cases entire communities (or towns) were known as resort areas for African Americans. ''The Negro Motorist Green Book'' helped guide African Americans to accommodating and safe places, including Idlewild, Michigan, which was among the most well known. California * Bay Street Beach (also known as "the Inkwell") in Santa Monica, California *Bruce's Beach in Manhattan Beach, California * Eureka Villa (now Val Verde) in California * Lake Shore Beach Club on Lake Elsinore in Riverside County, California * Murray's Dude Ranch in Apple Valley, California * Pacific Beach Club in Orange County, California * P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butler Beach
Butler Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Johns County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,978 at the time of the 2020 United States Census. History Butler Beach was established by Frank B. Butler, who had been successful operating a grocery store and became a political activist. The Lincolnville businessman bought land in the area between the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River, and offered beach access to African Americans. It was the only beach open to them between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach. Geography Butler Beach is located at (29.800353, -81.263425). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 4,436 people, 2,152 households, and 1,385 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 3,694 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.97% White, 0.29% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
