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Spanish Coquina Quarries

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The Spanish Coquina Quarries are a historic site in St. Augustine Beach, Florida. They are situated off A1A within Anastasia State Park. The quarries were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

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Spanish Coquina Quarries
Mönkedamm, Hamburg Altstadt

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Mönkedamm 2
20457 Hamburg, Altstadt
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