Los Robles Gate, Historic gate in Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Los Robles Gate stands at the intersection of Thomasville and Meridian Roads, combining Mediterranean elements with Spanish Revival and Colonial Revival styles. The structure features brickwork, decorative patterns, and roof tiles that create its classical appearance.
The Los Robles subdivision, a 37-acre triangular tract of about 100 planned homes, was developed beginning in the 1920s, starting the expansion north of downtown Tallahassee. The gate was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 21, 1989. After decades of neglect it underwent a $150,000 restoration in 2006, with a steel structural arch and new Ludowici tiles.
The gate marks the entrance to Los Robles neighborhood, whose name comes from the Spanish word for oak trees and reflects the natural landscape of centuries-old live oaks. Visitors today can still see the connection between the name and the trees that define the area.
The site is easily accessible and can be viewed from the road intersection, which is reachable by car or on foot. The best time to visit is in the morning when sunlight highlights the architectural details.
After decades of neglect, the gate was restored in 2006 for $150,000, with a steel structural arch and new Ludowici roof tiles. The work replaced worn material rather than adding ornament, so the gate seen today is a 2006 reconstruction of the original structure.
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