Davenport Historic District, National Register Historic District in Davenport, Florida.
Davenport Historic District is a U.S. historic district in Davenport, Florida, listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 15, 1997. It is bounded by Suwannee and Orange Avenues, Palmento Street and West Boulevard, and holds 28 historic buildings and 1 structure.
The district earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 due to its architectural significance. The structures were built across multiple decades, showing how building methods and design choices evolved.
The district's name comes from Davenport, the Polk County town it sits in, and its 28 historic buildings line streets bounded by Suwannee and Orange Avenues, Palmento Street and West Boulevard. Visitors can trace the grid of avenues and the mix of commercial and residential frontages that made up the town centre.
The area is walkable, allowing visitors to explore different building styles at their own pace. Spending time before your visit learning about the architectural styles will help you better appreciate the details you see.
The district's boundary is a rectangle formed by Suwannee and Orange Avenues, Palmento Street and West Boulevard, and the listing covers 28 historic buildings plus one structure. The National Register designation dates from August 15, 1997.
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