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Richard A Shine was born on June 23, 1810 in Sampson County, North Carolina and died on December 29, 1862 in Tallahassee. His grave is in the Old City Cemetery. In 1854, the city of Tallahassee awarded Richard A. Shine the contract for the brick work…

The newspaper article describes a motion made at the City Council meeting to "discontinue" its public school at the end of the term and take steps to build a permanent brick building.

Newspaper argues that a permanent structure is needed and that the location chosen is an excellent spot. The article mentions that the city owns the four lots upon which the new school would be constructed.

A letter to the editor arguing that the city council's proposed site is unacceptable for several reasons. First, it was too close to the city and students might sneak back to their homes. The author argues it "will be like 'a hedge in a garden of…

Tallahassee took action on creating a public school after the state legislature passed an act in December 1848 related to establishing public schools throughout the state, which was approved by the governor on January 10, 1849. In December 1849. On…

An advertisement for I.W. Bowen "Practical Builder and Manufacturer of Material for Builders." First appeared on November 22, 1851. Second version on November 29, 1851. In 1854, the city of Tallahassee awarded Issac Bowen the contract for the…

In 1854, the city of Tallahassee awarded Issac Bowen the contract for the carpentry and painting of the city's first permanent public school. In 1860, the U.S. Census taker listed the value of Bowen's real estate at $1,800 and his personal state at…

In 1854, the city of Tallahassee awarded Issac Bowen the contract for the carpentry and painting of the city's first permanent public school. Who helped Bowen with his work on building the school? Archival evidence is scant in providing a definitive…

In 1854, the city of Tallahassee awarded Issac Bowen the contract for the carpentry and painting of the city's first permanent public school. In 1859, Bowen, who was the supervising carpenter of the city's first school, secured a “Gear’s Machine” to…

William Warren Rogers describes the various buildings Shine supervised the construction of including the State Capitol.