Frances Langford Promenade, Esplanade in Lakeland, Florida, United States
The Frances Langford Promenade is a waterfront pathway along Lake Mirror featuring concrete walkways, ornamental railings, and classic streetlights that span roughly half a mile. The pathway connects different areas and includes multiple seating spots for pedestrians to rest.
The promenade was built in two phases and completed in 1928, designed by New York architect Charles Wellford Leavitt. It is also known as the First Civic Center and the Lake Mirror Promenade. On January 27, 1983, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
The promenade is named after Frances Langford, an American singer and actress from the mid-20th century, reflecting the community's connection to entertainment history. It serves as a gathering space where residents and visitors walk along the waterfront and take in the surroundings.
The pathway runs between Lemon Street and Lake Mirror Drive, making it easy to access on foot. It is suitable for walking and resting at any time of year with benches provided along the route.
The promenade was built in two phases and finished in 1928 to a design by New York architect Charles Wellford Leavitt. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1983, and the city installed a new marker when it re-dedicated the site in 2013.
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