Historic Residences
Of St. Petersburg, Florida
Explore our catalog of historic homes in the St. Pete area, including then and now images and information about the first homeowners. Use the map, or scroll lower to browse recent posts.
This section is made possible due to the tireless research and work of the wiki’s residential history specialist, Howard Knapp.
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Apr
749 17th Ave N 33704
Then and Now — 1936 & 2023 — 749 17th Ave N (Crescent Lake) From [...]
Nov
745 8th Ave So. 33701
Then and Now — 1936 & 2023 — 745 8th Ave So. This Roser Park [...]
Aug
510 Park Street N 33710
Then and Now – 1932 & 2023 — 510 Park St N (Jungle Area) This [...]
Aug
455 18th Ave NE 33704
Then and Now — 1930 & 2023 — 455 18th Ave NE From 1930: “Hollow [...]
Aug
765 14th Ave N 33701
Then and Now — 1938 & 2023 — 765 14th Ave No – (Crescent Lake) [...]
Jul
806 18th Ave NE 33704
Then and Now — 1925 & 2021 — 806 18th Ave NE In 1922: “A [...]
Jul
101 21st Ave N. 33704
Then and Now — 1936 & 2023 — 2100 1st St N (now 101 21st [...]
Jul
155 19th Ave NE 33704
Then and Now — 1936 & 2023 — 155 19th Ave NE This bungalow was [...]
Jul