The J. Earle Bowden Building in Pensacola, FL is named after Jesse Earle Bowden, a renowned local historian, preservationist, and editor emeritus of the Pensacola News Journal. Bowden played a significant role in the establishment of the Gulf Islands National Seashore and the Seville Square Historic District, and he has been actively involved in preserving the city's rich heritage. The building serves as the headquarters for West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc., an organization that Bowden has been associated with for many years.
Jesse Earle Bowden, born in Altha, Florida, began his journalism career at the Pensacola News Journal in 1953 and served as the paper's editor-in-chief and vice president for over three decades. He is also known for his distinctive political cartoons and has been a columnist for the paper's opinion section. In addition to his journalistic contributions, Bowden has taught journalistic writing at the University of West Florida and has authored several books on West Florida's history and heritage. The Bowden Building stands as a tribute to his significant contributions to the community.
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