Downtown Sarasota Historic District facts for kids
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Downtown Sarasota Historic District
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Warren Building
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 Location in Florida
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| Location | Sarasota, Florida, USA |
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| Area | 19 acres (7.7 ha) |
| Built | 1909–1959 |
| Architect | Various |
| Architectural style | Various |
| NRHP reference No. | 09000183 |
| Added to NRHP | April 9, 2009 |
The Downtown Sarasota Historic District is a special area in Sarasota, Florida. It covers about 19 acres (7.7 hectares) and is full of old and interesting buildings. This district was officially recognized on April 9, 2009. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
What is a Historic District?
A historic district is a group of buildings, structures, or objects that are important because of their history or architecture. They are often protected to keep their special character. The Downtown Sarasota Historic District is a great example of this. It shows how Sarasota looked and grew over many years.
This district is located in the heart of Sarasota. Its borders are 1st Street, Orange Avenue, State Street, Gulf Stream Avenue, and North Pineapple Avenue.
Buildings with a Story
The Downtown Sarasota Historic District has 51 buildings that tell a story. Many of these buildings are called "contributing properties." This means they help make the district special and add to its historical importance.
Six of these buildings are so important that they are listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places:
- American National Bank Building
- DeMarcay Hotel
- Kress Building
- Roth Cigar Factory
- Edwards Theatre
- Worth's Block
These buildings show different styles of architecture from the early 1900s. They help us understand the history of Sarasota.
Gallery
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Worth's Block
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S.H. Kress Building
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American National Bank Building
