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What is the oldest main street in America?

Aviles is the oldest street in the nation and the early home to St. Augustine's arts district. Enter Aviles Street by walking under the stone archway. Dating back to the 16th Century, Aviles was known as Hospital Street because it was the location of the second Spanish Military Hospital Museum.



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