Introduction
The Gonzalez-Alvarez House
Welcome to the Gonzalez-alvarez House also known as the Oldest House in America! Here you will find history dating back to the colonial era when the British and Spanish were fighting for power in the new world all the way up to the modern era of renovation and restorations headed by its inhabitants and the
St. Augustine Historical Society.
Begin your journey by clicking the videos below
This will help you explore more of the background of the house you will explore!
The first two inhabitants of the house were Thomas Gonzalez and Joseph Peavott. Use the link, Inhabitants, to read more about their ownership periods of the house. Use your note-taking strategies to take notes of the paragraphs or to write down any key information that helps you in your quest for knowledge.
Click here to open the chart in Google Docs
Sources
Cox, D. (n.d.). The Gonzalez-Alvarez House. Retrieved November 28, 2017, from http://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/oldesthouse.html
Gonzalez-Alvarez House--American Latino Heritage: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2017, from https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/american_latino_heritage/Gonzalez_Alvarez_House.html
The Oldest House Musem Complex. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2017, from http://www.saintaugustinehistoricalsociety.org/oldest-house-museum-complex/
Technology, F. C. (n.d.). A Timeline of St. Augustine 1512–1886. Retrieved November 28, 2017, from https://fcit.usf.edu/florida/docs/s/satimeln.htm
Wilson, G. (n.d.). Gonzales-Alvarez House "The Oldest House" 14 St. Francis Street St. Augustine Florida. Retrieved November 28, 2017, from http://www.drbronsontours.com/bronsongonzalezalvarezhouse.html