John Sunday House

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John Sunday House
Building Information
Location 302 West Romana Street
Current Owner John Sunday
Completion Date 1901
Date Demolished 2016

The John Sunday House was a historic home located at 302 West Romana Street in Pensacola's Tanyard neighborhood. Completed in 1901 by black businessman John Sunday, the house was demolished in 2016 to make way for redevelopment.

Location

Construction

According to family oral histories, Sunday poured the foundation a year before beginning construction, in order to ensure that the foundation was completely settled.

Demolition

The house was demolished on July 16, 2016 despite pleas from preservationists.