- 1834 – Congress approved $40,000 in funds to complete construction of Fort Pickens and $50,000 toward construction of Fort McRee.
- 1909 – Several tenants moved into the yet-unfinished American National Bank Building.
- 2007 – The Saenger Theatre held its final performance before closing for extensive renovations.
- 2008 – The UWF Board of Trustees unanimously approved an annual contract worth $238,000 for interim president Judy Bense.