HOTEL CONTINENTAL

The Hotel continental was among the last of Henry Flagler's hotels ever built. Completed in 1901, the Hotel Continental served as a beach getaway during the tourist season in Jacksonville, which once served as a winter haven for northerners.

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Located in Atlantic Beach, FL the Continental was a stone's throw away from the ocean, allowing guests to enjoy beach side amenities as well as indulge in local fare; forever transforming the small beach town. Flagler first came to Atlantic Beach in 1900 after his railroad connected near Mayport, and as was his custom, Flagler wanted to provide guests with a one-of-a-kind experience.
 

The Continental included a bowling alley, water works, a railroad depot, and a power station. Like most wooden hotels at the time, the Hotel Continental burned in 1919 and was never rebuilt.



Extra Information:

Total rooms: 300​

Sleeping Apartments: 186​

Baths: 56

Text by Clayton Junkins