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East Hill: 1801 East La Rua StreetThe home was built in 1934. An auxillary apartment was added on the west side of the house during World War II to assist with the housing crisis according to a government mandate. The house is situated on a bluff 60 feet above the entrance to Bayou Texar.
The rear of the property faces the entrance to Bayou Texar. taken by Denise Daughtry
taken by Denise Daughtry
The auxillary front entrance is access for an apartment on the west side of the house. taken by Denise Daughtry
There is a patio terrace on the back of the home. taken by Denise Daughtry
The stairs lead to the backyard along the west side of the house. taken by Denise Daughtry
The stepping stones lead to the boardwalk that descends 60 feet to the bay. taken by Denise Daughtry
The backyard is terraced with flower gardens. taken by Denise Daughtry
taken by Denise Daughtry
taken by Denise Daughtry
taken by Denise Daughtry
Walter Biggs and his wife Molly purchased the home in 1982. taken by Denise Daughtry
The CSX railroad trestle and the Gulf Breeze Bridge can be seen in the background. taken by Denise Daughtry
A walkway leads from the backyard to the boat house on the shore of Pensacola Bay. taken by Denise Daughtry
taken by Denise Daughtry
The walkway terminates on top of the boar house. taken by Denise Daughtry
taken by Denise Daughtry
There are 11 homes that have waterfront property at the entrance to the Bayou. Most of those property owners have docks and boathouses. taken by Denise Daughtry
A narrow peninsula forms a barrier between the bay and the entrance to the bayou. taken by Denise Daughtry
The boat house is located on the left of the photograph. taken by Denise Daughtry
taken by Denise Daughtry
taken by Denise Daughtry
The hillside is covered with natural foliage to prevent erosion. The bay bluffs in this area are unique in the State of Florida and were formed by erosion of the Escambia River which empties into Pensacola Bay. taken by Denise Daughtry
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