Rigby's La Plaza Historic District

Rigby's La Plaza Historic District encompasses eight buildings and two objects arranged along South Osprey Avenue, Alta Vista Street, and Irving Avenue in Sarasota. These structures cluster between addresses 1002 and 1038 on South Osprey Avenue, forming a cohesive group that can be explored on foot.

The district earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, marking its importance for Florida's architectural heritage. This recognition was a turning point in how the neighborhood's historical structures were protected and valued.

The district's Spanish Revival buildings shape how people experience this part of Sarasota with their distinctive architectural language. Walking through, you notice how these design choices create a cohesive visual character across the neighborhood.

Visitors can explore the district on foot to examine the architectural features of the buildings spread across the surrounding streets. A self-guided walk allows you to move at your own pace and take in the details of each structure.

Each of the eight buildings preserves its original structural elements in a way that is rarely seen in neighborhoods of this age. This preservation offers visitors an authentic window into how these spaces looked and functioned in their original time.