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{{for|the proposed downtown condominium|The Floridian (condominium)}} | {{for|the proposed downtown condominium|The Floridian (condominium)}} | ||
| − | '''''The Floridian''''' was the first newspaper in Northwest Florida. | + | '''''The Floridian''''' was the first newspaper in Northwest Florida. Initially published by [[Nicholas & Tunstall]], the first issue ran on [[August 18]], [[1821]], with an account of Florida's [[1821 transfer of Florida|transfer to the United States]]. The second page contained [[Andrew Jackson]]'s proclamation to territory residents and a letter to troops. The paper was bilingual, with an English version in the left-hand column and a Spanish version on the right. |
Publication stopped in [[1822]] due to financial issues. The paper was picked up by [[John Fitzgerald and Co.]], commencing publishing on [[March 8]], [[1823]]; however, the venture did not last, and the final issue was published [[December 20]] of the same year. | Publication stopped in [[1822]] due to financial issues. The paper was picked up by [[John Fitzgerald and Co.]], commencing publishing on [[March 8]], [[1823]]; however, the venture did not last, and the final issue was published [[December 20]] of the same year. | ||
[[Category:Newspapers|Floridian]] | [[Category:Newspapers|Floridian]] | ||
Revision as of 18:16, 12 March 2008
For the proposed downtown condominium, see The Floridian (condominium).
The Floridian was the first newspaper in Northwest Florida. Initially published by Nicholas & Tunstall, the first issue ran on August 18, 1821, with an account of Florida's transfer to the United States. The second page contained Andrew Jackson's proclamation to territory residents and a letter to troops. The paper was bilingual, with an English version in the left-hand column and a Spanish version on the right.
Publication stopped in 1822 due to financial issues. The paper was picked up by John Fitzgerald and Co., commencing publishing on March 8, 1823; however, the venture did not last, and the final issue was published December 20 of the same year.
