National Register of Historic Places

South Lake Morton Historic District

Lakeland, Polk County, Florida
Listed
November 20, 1985
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
85002900

About this property

The South Lake Morton Historic District is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on November 20, 1985) located in Lakeland, Florida. It received its designation because it provides an outstanding example of urban planning from the early 20th century, and because of the large number of architecturally significant structures ranging from 1920- 1948. It contains 557 historic buildings. Most of the homes are bungalows from the Arts and Crafts period of the 1920s and 30s. There are also examples of Victorian, Queen Anne, and Spanish Revival homes. The district is bounded by Lake Morton Drive and Palmetto Street, Ingraham Avenue, Johnson Avenue, Frank Lloyd Wright Way (formerly McDonald Street,) Belmar Street, and Tennessee Avenue.

Location

Lakeland, Polk County, Florida
28.03341, -81.95112

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Florida Southern College Architectural District
Listed
0.3 mi
East Lake Morton Residential District
Listed
0.5 mi
Oates Building
Industrial
0.7 mi
Dixieland Historic District
Listed
0.7 mi
Lake Mirror Promenade
Industrial
0.8 mi

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When was South Lake Morton Historic District listed on the National Register?

South Lake Morton Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1985.

What type of historic resource is South Lake Morton Historic District?

South Lake Morton Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for South Lake Morton Historic District?

The period of significance for South Lake Morton Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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