National Register of Historic Places

Palm Cottage

Naples, Collier County, Florida
Listed
May 23, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82002371

About this property

The Naples Historical Society's Historic Palm Cottage (also known as the Henry Watterson Cottage or The Cement Cottage, The Parmer Home, or Hamilton House) is a historic home in Naples, Florida. It is located in the Naples Historic District. The antiques filled cottage, is a rare example of tabby mortar construction. The Historic Palm Cottage is Naples oldest house (1895) and is proudly maintained by the Naples Historical Society and is located at 137 12th Avenue South,(at Gulfshore Blvd.) a block East of Naples Pier. On May 24, 1982, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It was the summer cottage of the Louisville, Ky Courier Journal and Times then owner/editor, Walter N. Haldeman. Other Louisvillians owned homes in the area in this era. The house is owned and operated as a museum by the Naples Historical Society. The house has been decorated to reflect the early 1900s, and include the adjacent Norris Gardens, which feature five distinct themed areas and both the garden and house are open for docent guided tours Tuesdays through Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. More information at: http://www.napleshistoricalsociety.org/

Location

137 12th Ave., S.
Naples, Collier County, Florida
26.13212, -81.80406

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Naples Historic District
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0.1 mi
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When was Palm Cottage listed on the National Register?

Palm Cottage was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Palm Cottage?

Palm Cottage is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Palm Cottage?

The period of significance for Palm Cottage is recorded as the industrial era.

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