Snell Arcade, Historic arcade building in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida
Description
Snell Arcade is a 1920s building on Central Avenue that blends residential and commercial spaces. The structure uses its floors with mixed-use design, featuring apartments and storefronts in the same building.
History
Architect Richard Kiehnel designed the building in 1926 for a wealthy landowner who shaped early 1900s development in the city. The structure represents a period when downtown areas were built with mixed uses to serve growing populations.
Culture
The building shapes downtown's visual character with its architectural design from the 1920s. Visitors can still see the original design elements that helped define this district's appearance.
Practical
The building sits centrally on Central Avenue and is easy to reach on foot when exploring downtown. Access is straightforward, with ground-floor areas open to visitors passing through the neighborhood.
Did you know?
The basement contains substantial unused space with potential for different purposes from galleries to small shops. This hidden section is often overlooked by visitors, even though it offers an interesting contrast to the floors above.
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