Worth's Block facts for kids
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Worth's Block
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 Location in Florida
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| Location | 1490 Main St., Sarasota, Florida |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1912, 1928, other |
| Built by | Westbrook, W.B. |
| NRHP reference No. | 98000651 |
| Added to NRHP | June 3, 1998 |
Worth's Block, also known as the Gator Club, is a special old building in Sarasota, Florida. You can find it at 1490 Main Street. This building is so important that it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1998. This means it's recognized as a place with a lot of history!
What is Worth's Block Like?
Worth's Block is a two-story building made of strong stone or brick. It is about 25 feet wide and 100 feet long. It was first built in 1912 and then changed a few times, including in 1928.
The first floor was made for shops and businesses. The second floor was designed to be a home. By 1998, the front of the building looked like it did way back in 1912. It had a storefront and two sets of windows on the second floor. These windows were set in cool arched brick designs.
Who Was William Worth?
In 1903, a man named William Worth moved to Sarasota. He came from a place called Englewood, Florida. He bought some land where Lemon Street and Main Street meet.
William Worth was a very important person in early Sarasota. He was the town's first tax collector. He also tried to become the first mayor of Sarasota. However, he lost the election to A. B. Edwards.
How Did Worth's Block Get Its Name?
In 1912, William Worth's son, William David Worth, bought his father's business. It was a store that sold many different things. William David Worth then asked his uncle, Enoch E. Worth, to help him run the business. This is how the building became known as "Worth's Block."
