About Our Inn
This lovingly restored Queen Anne Victorian was once the dream home
of ship captain William Hazard Northup. It was built for him on a spacious, shady lot in
downtown Pensacola where he could keep an eye on his business interests and still smell the salty air.
During Captain Northup's distinguished careers at sea and on land, he also served Pensacola as a
Councilman, as Mayor, and as Collector of Customs and Postmaster under Presidents Roosevelt and Taft.
His exquisite home, with its gleaming hardwood floors and
paneling, sparkling chandeliers, and charming Victorian nuances was a favorite
gathering place for the leaders of turn-of-the-century Pensacola. Northup's
son Edwin, continued this tradition after he and his family moved into the
house upon Captain Northup's death. Because Edwin and Louise Northup deeply
loved music, the "gatherings" expanded to include a group of musicians
and eventually led to the founding of The Pensacola Philharmonic Orchestra
in 1926.
Today, vacationers and local people alike come to relax and enjoy the easygoing
elegance of the Pensacola Victorian and the delightful hospitality of Innkeepers
Chuck and Barbee Major. The Majors have nearly a half-century of experience
in the hospitality and restaurant industry and share a genuine love of entertaining.
As their guest, you can expect every comfort served up with the kind of friendliness
and care usually reserved for old friends.
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