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John Gorrie Museum State Park — Attraction in Apalachicola

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John Gorrie Museum State Park
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The John Gorrie State Museum is a Florida State Park located in Apalachicola, a block off U.S. 98. It commemorates the man who was a pioneer in developing air conditioning, receiving the first U.S. Patent for mechanical refrigeration in 1851. The address is 46 Sixth Street.
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The Franklin Café
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Apalachicola Chocolate & Coffee Company
75 Market St, Apalachicola, FL 32320
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254 Water St, Apalachicola, FL 32320
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252 Water St Suite C, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Izzy's Cafe
146 Avenue E, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Half Shell Dockside
301 Market St, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Nearby local services
Apalach Outfitters
32 Ave D, Apalachicola, FL 32320, United States
Riverlily
78 Commerce St, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Apalachicola Sponge Company
14 Ave D, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Backstreet Trading Company
94 Market St, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Grady Market
76 Water St, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Riverside Mercantile
82 Commerce St, Apalachicola, FL 32320, United States
Go Fish Clothing & Jewelry
73 Market St, Apalachicola, FL 32320
BECASA
115 Commerce St, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Nearby hotels
Coombs Inn & Suites
80 6th St, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Gibson Inn
51 Ave C, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Majestic Jewel Inn of Apalachicola
73 Avenue E, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Riverwood Suites
29 Ave F, Apalachicola, FL 32320
The Consulate Suites
76 Water St, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Bowery Inn
12 Ave G, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Water Street Hotel & Marina, an Ascend Collection Hotel
329 Water St, Apalachicola, FL 32320
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John Gorrie Museum State Park

46 6th St, Apalachicola, FL 32320
4.3(57)
Open until 12:00 AM
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The John Gorrie State Museum is a Florida State Park located in Apalachicola, a block off U.S. 98. It commemorates the man who was a pioneer in developing air conditioning, receiving the first U.S. Patent for mechanical refrigeration in 1851. The address is 46 Sixth Street.

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attractions: Battery Park, The Pearl-Art for Everyone, River's Edge Apalachicola LLC, Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola Maritime Museum, Historic Apalachicola, Lafayette Park, Orman House Historic State Park, restaurants: The Franklin Café, Apalachicola Chocolate & Coffee Company, Owl Café, The Owl Tap Room, High Five Dive Bar, Up The Creek Raw Bar, The Biscuit Factory, Belle's Winery and Saloon, Izzy's Cafe, Half Shell Dockside, local businesses: Apalach Outfitters, Riverlily, Apalachicola Sponge Company, Backstreet Trading Company, Grady Market, Riverside Mercantile, Go Fish Clothing & Jewelry, BECASA
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Live events

Jewelry Making Workshop with Mandi Singer Designs
Jewelry Making Workshop with Mandi Singer Designs
Fri, Jan 16 • 6:30 PM
Apalachicola, Florida, 32320
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Battery Park

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The Pearl-Art for Everyone

The Pearl-Art for Everyone

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River's Edge Apalachicola LLC

River's Edge Apalachicola LLC

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Dixie Theatre

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The Franklin Café

Apalachicola Chocolate & Coffee Company

Owl Café

The Owl Tap Room

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Izzy's Cafe

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The Franklin Café

The Franklin Café

3.8

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Apalachicola Chocolate & Coffee Company

Apalachicola Chocolate & Coffee Company

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Open until 6:00 PM
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Owl Café

Owl Café

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The Owl Tap Room

The Owl Tap Room

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Backstreet Trading Company

Backstreet Trading Company

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Anne SmoakAnne Smoak
Yes, there is only a small section about John Gorrie, but the Florida Park service is full of its own history. The little building is just perfect size to house both exhibits, and I am glad that they included a section dedicated to the history of the state parks in Florida. You can find old uniforms, old brochures, and old photographs of the state parks through the years. Check out the neighboring grassy lots with parks and statues. You can even purchase a book about John Gorrie for $22.
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I gave this five stars because every state park is important. The building is half dedicated to John Gorrie and half to the history of the Florida Park Service. Both are interesting. I was hoping for more technical information on John Gorrie's ice machine and air conditioner. There is an interesting display of his patents and a scaled replica of his ice machine. Perhaps, as interest in this remarkable man grows, the exhibit will expand. If you are in the area, be sure to visit!
Penny USAPenny USA
If you get the chance this is a state park museum is worth the time actually the school in Apalachicola should take a field trip with the students I'm not from Florida but I sure did learn alot. The ranger she was AWSOME!!!!!!
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Yes, there is only a small section about John Gorrie, but the Florida Park service is full of its own history. The little building is just perfect size to house both exhibits, and I am glad that they included a section dedicated to the history of the state parks in Florida. You can find old uniforms, old brochures, and old photographs of the state parks through the years. Check out the neighboring grassy lots with parks and statues. You can even purchase a book about John Gorrie for $22.
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I gave this five stars because every state park is important. The building is half dedicated to John Gorrie and half to the history of the Florida Park Service. Both are interesting. I was hoping for more technical information on John Gorrie's ice machine and air conditioner. There is an interesting display of his patents and a scaled replica of his ice machine. Perhaps, as interest in this remarkable man grows, the exhibit will expand. If you are in the area, be sure to visit!
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If you get the chance this is a state park museum is worth the time actually the school in Apalachicola should take a field trip with the students I'm not from Florida but I sure did learn alot. The ranger she was AWSOME!!!!!!
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Yes, there is only a small section about John Gorrie, but the Florida Park service is full of its own history. The little building is just perfect size to house both exhibits, and I am glad that they included a section dedicated to the history of the state parks in Florida. You can find old uniforms, old brochures, and old photographs of the state parks through the years. Check out the neighboring grassy lots with parks and statues. You can even purchase a book about John...

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I gave this five stars because every state park is important. The building is half dedicated to John Gorrie and half to the history of the Florida Park Service. Both are interesting. I was hoping for more technical information on John Gorrie's ice machine and air conditioner. There is an interesting display of his patents and a scaled replica of his ice machine. Perhaps, as interest in this remarkable man grows, the exhibit will expand. If you are in the area, be...

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Sun-stricken and sweat-drenched I stumbled into this small nonchalant building to pay homage to a man to whom mankind is forever indebted. I can live without food, live without religion, but never would I be able to live without air conditioning. John Gorrie was a great man and yet this museum does so little for him. On the other hand though, the A/C does work...

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