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"Juan Ponce de Leon" by C. Bupert

Date created: November 11, 1923

Category: Historical ; Statue

The statue of Juan Ponce de Leon stands high among the palm trees in the center of Ponce de Leon Circle. A 14-foot white granite pedestal carved with wreaths and garland supports the bronze sculpture. The Spanish explorer extends his right arm,...

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Henry Morrison Flagler

Date created: 1902

Category: Historical ; Statue

Medium(s): Cast Bronze ; Marble

The bronze sculpture of Henry Morrison Flagler stands on a black marble base at the entrance of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon, now Flagler College. The realistic figure strikes a relaxed pose. He wears a vested suit and knee-length overcoat. The...

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Juan Ponce de León Landing Site

Date created: 2013

Category: Historical ; Statue

Juan Ponce de León was born into Spanish nobility and may have accompanied Christopher Columbus on the 1493 voyage to the New World. Ponce de León governed the eastern province of Hispaniola (now Puerto Rico) when he heard rumors of The Fountain...

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Pedro Menéndez de Avilés - Lightner Museum

Date created: 1972

Category: Historical ; Statue

Medium(s): Cast Bronze

Pedro Menéndez de Avilés is the founder of the Ancient City. A classic example of the conquistador, he was commissioned by HRE Charles V to drive pirates away from Spain’s coast and was later appointed captain of the Indies fleet. His impatience...

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