Historical Reports
Historical Reports
Florida's History Through Its Places
Charlotte County
Punta Gorda A. C. FREEMAN HOUSE 639 E. Hargraves Ave. (moved). 1903. Carpenter Queen Anne. 2 stories, frame. County pine with exterior trim of pine, cypress, and some oak. Square tower on northeast corner. One of the best-preserved buildings in Punta Gorda from the turn of the century.
Punta Gorda PUNTA GORDA ATLANTIC COAST LINE DEPOT 1009 Taylor Rd. 1928. Mediterranean Revival. 1 story. Excellent example of the use of Mediterranean Revival in commercial transportation. Largely a freight depot. Played a major role in linking town's fish catch to northern markets. Only structure left i
Punta Gorda PUNTA GORDA RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 1880-1910. 163 buildings, 125 or historical interest. Masonry and Frame Vernacular, some Neo-Classical style and Craftsman. The houses reflect a prosperous and well-planned community, which based its economy on several different industries-fishing, phosp
Punta Gorda VILLA BIANCA 2330 Shore Dr. 1926. Mediterranean Revival. Maxwell Charles Price, architect. 2 and a half stories. Stucco exterior. Excellent example of a residence built for an affluent town resident. Building and grounds retain much of the character they had in the 1
Vicinity of Placida BIG MOUND KEY/BOGGESS RIDGE ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISTRICT CR 771. a.d. 400-a.d. 1748. Weeden Island and Safety Harbor periods. 4 shell mounds on Big Mound Key and 3 linear sand ridges, each 20 meters wide and 35 to 100 meters long, 400 meters to the N on Boggess Ridge. Private. N.R. 1990.
Bull Key WEST COAST FISHING COMPANY RESIDENTIAL CABIN WILLIS FISH CABIN and ICING STATION In Charlotte Harbor. 1920-1930. Frame Vernacular with metal roofs. 1 story. Buildings to house fishermen and process fish when fishing was a very important activity in Charlotte Harbor. Buildings were portable and have been in several places in the harbo
Punta Gorda CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL 1250 Cooper St. 1926. Masonry Vernacular with Neo-Classical elements. 3 stories. For over 60 years the school has been Punta Gorda's chief educational facility. Public. N.R. 1990.
Punta Gorda H.W. SMITH BUILDING (Smith Arcade). 121 E. Marion Ave. 1926. Mission and Mediterranean Revival. 1 story. Designed as an arcade, it has a central hallway with commercial space on both sides. Important commercial building in the center of the city. Post Office occupied space in the building f
Punta Gorda OLD FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PUNTA GORDA (Old Merchants Bank). 133 W. Marion Ave. 1912. Masonry Vernacular with Neo-Classical elements. 2 stories. Marble facing used liberally in the interior. Oldest extant bank building in Charlotte County. Played major role in the development of commerce in the city. Private. N.R.
Punta Gorda PUNTA GORDA ICE PLANT 408 Tamiami Trail. 1913, expanded in 1926. Masonry Vernacular. 2 stories. Played a significant role in both the fishing and railroad industry in the community between 1913 and 1933. Served the fishing industry as far south as Fort Myers. Private. N.R. 19
Punta Gorda PUNTA GORDA WOMAN'S CLUB 118 Sullivan St. 1925. Mediterranean Revival. 1 story. Gabled roof on front with built-up parapet. Club formed from merger of 3 woman's clubs. Still in use as a woman's club. Site of first community library. Private. N.R. 1991.
