Roser Park Historic District, Historic residential neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Roser Park Historic District is a historic district in St. Petersburg, Florida, bounded by 5th and 9th Streets S and 6th and 11th Avenues S. It holds 146 historic buildings, and the house at 682 Roser Park Dr S sits on a hill overlooking Booker Creek. Charles Roser broke ground on the development in 1911.

Charles Roser established this residential area in 1911, turning it into a neighborhood that attracted people relocating from northern states to Florida. The development grew rapidly and became a favored place to live during the early 20th century boom period.

Charles Roser named the house at 682 Roser Park Drive South "House Beautiful"; it sits on a hill above Booker Creek. Residents repeat a rumor that Roser invented the Fig Newton, though Nabisco has no record of him and the cookie is linked to Newton, Massachusetts. The district's 146 historic buildings line streets bounded by 5th and 9th Streets South and 6th and 11th Avenues South.

You can reach the neighborhood by public transportation and explore the streets on foot to observe the architectural details of the historic homes. Walking allows you to appreciate the houses at your own pace and notice the smaller details that give the area its character.

The neighborhood takes its name from Charles Roser, the founder and real estate developer whose vision shaped the area. His work allowed many people from the North to build new homes in this sunny location and start fresh lives there.