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Roser Park
To quote the mayor's web site: "Historic Roser Park was recognized
by the City of St. Petersburg in 1987, as its first historic district.
The neighborhood is charming. Meandering Booker Creek and beautiful Roser
Park are at its center. The unique topography is an excellent setting
for the diverse styles of architecture found in Historic Roser Park.
Stately royal palms and regal old oaks are mixed in with a variety of
lush tropical vegetation. Augusta brick streets and hex block sidewalks
add to the historic feel of the district. The ancient rusticated block
retaining walls are another period feature of the district.
The
Historic Roser Park Neighborhood is adjacent to I-275 and the downtown.
It is a convenient place to live, near to shopping and Tampa Bay. It's
neighbors include: the Bayboro District museums (Great Explorations -
The Hands on Museum and the Dali Museum), hospitals (All Children's Hospital
and Bayfront Medical Center), the University of South Florida, the Nelson
Poynter Institute and the Harborage.
Other nearby historic properties include the relocated "Snell House," the
General Williams Home (St. Petersburg founder's home) St. Mary's Catholic
Church, Greenwood Cemetery (resting place of many early settlers), and
the Studebaker Building - a National Register Building used by the State
Geological Department. The Old Florida Power Plant on Third Street South
is rapidly moving forward with its renovations."
Roser Park Real Estate Today
Today
Roser Park has slipped back into time and become quite an expensive location.
All Children's Hospital is now within waking distance and the high land
of the park is again in vogue. Prices are now in the 400's and up for
historic homes.