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Milton: Main StreetThe history of Milton is one of industry, especially the sawmills from which it probably derived its name. The first white settlement in the area was the land grant of Juan de la Rua at Arcadia on Pond Creek, just west of the Milton campus of Pensacola Junior College. The sawmill was moved to Bagdad by new owner Joseph Forsyth in 1840, while the Arcadia mill was converted to a cotton factory. These two areas, along with Milton, its waterfront sawmill and shipyards and two nearby brickyards, made Santa Rosa the most highly industrialized county in Florida prior to the Civil War. (Source: Laurie Green, Images of America: Santa Rosa County)
The Imogene Theater can be seen in the center of the photograph. taken by Denise Daughtry
A restored group of law offices are housed in typical store front buildings of the early 20th century on Willing Street. taken by Denise Daughtry
In this view of Willing Street north of the bridge, a continuation of the renovated store front buildings are seen. After a disastrous fire in 1911, the buildings were rebuilt with bricks. taken by Denise Daughtry
The county courthouse is located on the block bordered by Willing and Carolyn Street. The Imogene Theatre can be seen on the left of the photograph. taken by Denise Daughtry
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