National Register of Historic Places

Sanitary Public Market

St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida
Listed
June 26, 2002
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
02000680

About this property

The Sunken Gardens are 4 acres (1.6 ha) of well-established botanical gardens, located in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida, at 1825 4th Street North. The Gardens have existed for more than a century, and are one of the oldest roadside tourist attractions in the United States. The Gardens are now operated by the City of St. Petersburg, and maintained with the help of volunteers. Sunken Gardens are open to the public every day of the week. An admission fee is charged for entrance into the gardens and a yearly membership is also available. Sunken Gardens retains their historical interest as an important example of a 1930s Florida roadside commercial attraction, and is probably the oldest commercial tourist attraction on Florida's west coast. The Gardens are open to the public for educational programs, tours, and special events, particularly weddings which have taken place for decades on the Wedding Lawn, and in the banquet facilities in the Garden Room overlooking the unique garden setting.

Location

1825 4th St. N
St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida
27.79035, -82.63824

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMERCE
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When was Sanitary Public Market listed on the National Register?

Sanitary Public Market was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Sanitary Public Market?

Sanitary Public Market is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Sanitary Public Market?

The period of significance for Sanitary Public Market is recorded as the industrial era.

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