Southeast Gainesville Residential District, Historic residential district in Gainesville, Florida.
The Southeast Gainesville Residential District is a U.S. historic district in Gainesville, Florida, covering about 335 acres (1.36 km²) and containing 94 historic buildings. Its boundaries are East University Avenue, Southeast Ninth Street, Southeast Fifth Avenue and Sweetwater Branch.
The Southeast Gainesville Residential District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 14, 1988, as a U.S. historic district. The designation covers 94 historic buildings across roughly 335 acres (1.36 km²) in southeast Gainesville. Its boundary runs along East University Avenue, Southeast Ninth Street, Southeast Fifth Avenue and Sweetwater Branch.
The district's name comes from its position southeast of downtown Gainesville, and its grid of streets is bounded by East University Avenue, Southeast Ninth Street, Southeast Fifth Avenue and Sweetwater Branch. The 94 historic buildings within its roughly 335 acres were listed on the National Register on January 14, 1988.
You can walk through the streets to observe the houses and their architectural details up close. Keep in mind this is a residential neighborhood where people live, so explore respectfully and avoid disturbing residents.
The district's boundary follows Sweetwater Branch, a creek that also marks its southwestern edge. The listing covers 94 historic buildings within roughly 335 acres, and the district was added to the National Register on January 14, 1988.
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