American flags can be found flying from cottages in the historic district. The Creole Cottage is located on Cevallos Street.

The Fredrickson home is decked out for Christmas with traditional fir garland and trim.

Ron Fredrickson prepares for the "pole" party to celebrate the advent of underground utilities on Cevallos Street.

Ron Fredrickson pours champagne for Terry Hoffman.

A Gulf Power worker digs around the base of the pole to be removed.

The ceremonial pole is festooned with ribbons for the occasion.

Janice Hitt, President of the Pensacola Historic District Property Owners, cuts the ceremonial ribbon symbolizing the transfer of electrical power.

Utility workers prepare the pole for removal.

The pole is free and ready to be swung onto the truck.

The power pole is ready to load onto the truck. The pole will be used in another location by Gulf Power.

The pole is fastened onto the truck.

John Hutchinson, Janice Hitt, and Becky Bray enjoy the celebration. Mr. Hutchinson represents Gulf Power and Becky Bray is the Coordinator of Neighborhood Services for the City of Pensacola. Janice Hitt wrote the Community Initiatives grant that initiated the project.

Jennifer Fleming, Director of the CRA, was responsible for funding part of the infrastructure improvement project.