Downtown St. Petersburg Historic District, Historic district in St. Petersburg, Florida

Downtown St. Petersburg Historic District is a U.S. historic district listed on April 30, 2004, bounded by 5th Avenue N, Beach Drive NE, Central Avenue and 9th Street N. It contains 367 historic buildings and 7 objects within those four streets.

The neighborhood developed from the late 1800s as pioneers founded the city and built the first structures. In 2004 it received National Register status, which protects these early buildings.

The district's 367 historic buildings and 7 objects, listed on the National Register on April 30, 2004, stand within bounds set by 5th Avenue N, Beach Drive NE, Central Avenue and 9th Street N. Visitors walking these blocks see the protected building stock of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.

The area is walkable with open sidewalks and good signage on main streets. Best accessed by public transportation or car with multiple parking spots in the area.

The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 30, 2004, and holds 367 historic buildings plus 7 objects. Its boundary runs along 5th Avenue N, Beach Drive NE, Central Avenue and 9th Street N.