Hyde Park Historic Districts, Historic district in Tampa, Florida, US.
The Hyde Park Historic Districts cover 1,264 buildings in Tampa, bounded by the Hillsborough River, Hillsborough Bay, Howard Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard. The districts were listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 4, 1985, and include the Hutchinson House and the Anderson-Frank House. Houses range from two-storey brick buildings with columned porticos and pediments to smaller frame bungalows.
The neighborhood was founded in the early 1900s as a wealthy residential area and grew rapidly. The government recognized its historical value in 1985 and officially protected the area.
Walking through the neighborhood reveals Mediterranean Revival and Colonial Revival homes alongside simple bungalows that tell the story of Tampa's growth. The mix of architectural styles shows how the area developed for different types of residents over time.
The districts cover 1,264 buildings between the Hillsborough River, Hillsborough Bay, Howard Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard, so plan a route rather than wandering at random. The brick house in the photograph, with its two-column portico and pediment, stands among them. Streets are laid out on a grid, and brick steps with low walls mark several entrances.
The districts were listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 4, 1985, and take in 1,264 buildings between the Hillsborough River, Hillsborough Bay, Howard Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard. The Hutchinson House and the Anderson-Frank House are among the properties named in the listing.
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