| HISTORIC SITE |
ADDRESS |
DESCRIPTION |
| Clarence L. Babcock House |
25537 Shore Dr. |
The Clarence L. Babcock House, located at 25537 Shore Drive in Punta Gorda, Florida, is a one-and-a-half story Craftsman Bungalow style residence constructed c.1920. The house is a large example of its style and is constructed of stucco over wood frame and rests on concrete block piers. |
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1250 Cooper St. |
1926. Masonry Vernacular with Neo-Classical elements. 3 stories. For over 60 years the school has been Punta Gorda's chief educational facility. Public. N.R. 1990. |
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133 W. Marion Ave. |
1912. Masonry Vernacular with Neo-Classical elements. 2 stories. Marble facing used liberally in the interior. Oldest extant bank building in Charlotte County. Played major role in the development of commerce in the city. Private. N.R. |
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639 E. Hargreaves Ave. |
1903. Carpenter Queen Anne. 2 stories, frame. County pine with exterior trim of pine, cypress, and some oak. Square tower on northeast corner. One of the best-preserved buildings in Punta Gorda from the turn of the century. |
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1009 Taylor Rd. |
1928. Mediterranean Revival. 1 story. Excellent example of the use of Mediterranean Revival in commercial transportation. Largely a freight depot. Played a major role in linking town's fish catch to northern markets. Only structure left i |
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1913, expanded in 1926. Masonry Vernacular. 2 stories. Played a significant role in both the fishing and railroad industry in the community between 1913 and 1933. Served the fishing industry as far south as Fort Myers. Private. N.R. 19 |
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Roughly bounded by W. Retta Esplanade, Berry St., West Virginia Ave. and Taylor St. |
1880-1910. 163 buildings, 125 or historical interest. Masonry and Frame Vernacular, some Neo-Classical style and Craftsman. The houses reflect a prosperous and well-planned community, which based its economy on several different industries-fishing, phosp |
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118 Sullivan St. |
1925. Mediterranean Revival. 1 story. Gabled roof on front with built-up parapet. Club formed from merger of 3 woman's clubs. Still in use as a woman's club. Site of first community library. Private. N.R. 1991. |
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121 E. Marion Ave. |
1926. Mission and Mediterranean Revival. 1 story. Designed as an arcade, it has a central hallway with commercial space on both sides. Important commercial building in the center of the city. Post Office occupied space in the building f |
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2330 Shore Dr. |
1926. Mediterranean Revival. Maxwell Charles Price, architect. 2 and a half stories. Stucco exterior. Excellent example of a residence built for an affluent town resident. Building and grounds retain much of the character they had in the 1 |
