Tarpon Springs Historic District
Tarpon Springs Historic District, Historic district in Tarpon Springs, Florida, US.
The Tarpon Springs Historic District spans 700 acres with 145 historic buildings between Read Street, Hibiscus Street, Orange Street, and Spring Bayou.
The district, listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1990, emerged in the late 19th century as a center for sponge diving operations.
Greek immigrants established strong traditions in the district through the sponge industry, constructing landmarks like the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
The Heritage Preservation Board reviews construction plans and issues Certificates of Approval for renovations to maintain historical standards within the district.
The district features architectural elements from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the Byzantine Revival style Old Tarpon Springs City Hall.
Location: Florida
GPS coordinates: 28.14617,-82.75603
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:56
Honeymoon Island State Park
11.7 km
Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club
4 km
Anclote Key Preserve State Park
10.7 km
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church (Tarpon Springs, Florida)
133 m
Anclote Keys Light
9.3 km
Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art
2.9 km
Tarpon Springs Aquarium
1.2 km
Brooker Creek Preserve
9.8 km
Safford House
443 m
Replay Museum
46 m
Dunedin Isles Golf Club Golf Course
11.8 km
Old Tarpon Springs City Hall
144 m
Richey Suncoast Theatre
12 km
Samuel Baker House
7.8 km
N. G. Arfaras Sponge Packing House
442 m
Charles B. Anderson House
7.8 km
E. R. Meres Sponge Packing House
646 m
Dunedin Fine Art Center
12.2 km
George N. Cretekos
1.1 km
The Sponge Factory
986 m
St. Nicholas III
1.2 km
N. K. Symi
1.1 km
St. Nicholas VI
1.1 km
Duchess
1.1 km
Leslie Hale Teaching Center & Tabernacle in the Wilderness
1.9 km
Tarpon Springs Historical Train Depot Museum
130 m
Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum
455 m
Safford House Museum
434 mReviews
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