Hwy 90 Holt to Milton

Another building that immediately attracted my attention upon entering the city of Milton was the Imogene Theatre.  Not only was I attracted to the building, being obviously historical, but to the nature of the burn marks that engulfed the back side of the building.  I came to find out that in January of 2009, the theatre/local history museum was devastated by a fire.  They were able to save  many of the artifacts and pictures which existed from the early 1800's when brickmakers industrialized this part of Santa Rosa County.  These bricks went to build sites such as Ft. Pickens and Barrancas.  The museum is set to reopen sometime in 2011.

Hwy 90 Holt to Milton

Hwy 90 Holt to Milton

Hwy 90 Holt to Milton

Just around the corner form the Imogene Theatre is a small strip of road which I would call "Main Street"(although the street name is really something else).  On this street are a few little shops, a comic book store, and a small cafe I wondered into with THE BEST chocolate chip cookies I have ever had. While I enjoyed my cookies and a GLASS bottle of ice cold coke, I wondered around the restaurant looking at old pictures of the town when the railroad depot was in full swing.

Hwy 90 Holt to Milton

Right next door to the beautiful red Spanish home is the First Presbyterian Church of Milton.  This church was erected in 1868 by a Reverend Lewis and still remains as lively today as it ever was.  Probably one of the most charming aspects of this building is that it remains right in the middle of a residential neighborhood making it seem all the more inviting and receptive.  

Hwy 90 Holt to Milton

Before you reach the city of Milton there is another small community called Floridale.  It is here that the historical sign rests for the Old State Route 1 or Old Spanish Trail.  This roadway parallels current U.S. 90 to the north from Milton east to at least Florida 87.  I was unable to get a picture of the road on my first trip because it was raining but will go back when i have a chance.  The road is constructed on bricks and is open for bikes and pedestrians.  

The picture is a of a Spanish style home that I found interesting in downtown Milton when I arrived there. the red was intriguing and prompted me to get out and take a closer look.  

Hwy 90 Holt to Milton

A short ways away from the lounging cattle, there is another farm who's owner is not afraid to announce his political views to the world and proudly displays his thoughts on our current president.  But, just in case you thought he was unpatriotic, he posted both his American flags beside his words of wisdom.

Hwy 90 Holt to Milton

From the moment you break off of interstate 1-10 and travel towards the tiny town of Holt, Florida, you know you aren't going to be seeing very much.  However, there is really so much more than what may first appear to be just another back road.  As I turn onto Highway 90 to head towards Milton I encounter one of many farms where the cows are escaping the mid morning sun and enjoying their numbered days on this huge beef farm.

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