Historic Preservation (HP) is a primary contributing factor to the ongoing vitality and value of the neighborhood, and supporting historic preservation is one of the key objectives and activities of the neighborhood association.

This page and a few others provide resources and information about historic preservation and related projects in the neighborhood.

This page: Neighborhood Historic Landmarks

Other HP pages on this web site:
-> Researching Your Home History on the Historic Preservation page
-> Old Northeast Special Exhibit at St. Petersburg History Museum
-> "Views from the Vinoy" - and photo page
-> Centennial Sundial
-> Neighborhood Plan
-> Ask a Question form

Other links related to Historic Preservation also appear on the left side of this page. Please don't hesitate to submit a question about any of these topics, or to find out how you can become more involved in supporting these efforts.

Historic Landmarks

What do you think when you see a beautiful bronze plaque on a home?  Perhaps you wonder if someone famous lived there?   Or if there is something special about the architecture of the building?  Or if something important happened there years ago?  Any or all of these things could be the reason the house has been ‘landmarked’ or specially designated as ‘historic’.  The owners of these buildings know they live in a special place.  Probably they have spent time researching the history of their house and are proud to share its past with others by placing a plaque on their home.

You may not know that St. Petersburg  has a landmarking program called the Local Register of Historic Places, an official listing of neighborhoods, properties, sites and buildings throughout the City that are architecturally and historically important to the community.  To join this illustrious group, an owner must contact the city’s Historic Preservation Office to see if his or her property qualifies, and if so, make application to the City for approval.

In addition to ‘pride of place’, there are other benefits and also some obligations to the homeowner.  Exterior alterations (other than routine maintenance) require review and approval by the City though the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) process.  (It may be of interest to note that since the historic preservation program began in 1987, 97% of all COA applications have been approved.)  Interior changes are NOT reviewed unless they are part of an application for the City’s ad valorem tax relief program.  This program entitles owners of eligible properties to a freeze on City and County taxes incurred from rehabilitating a historic property for a period of 10 years.  Designated properties are also exempt from meeting the literal application of certain parts of the Florida Building Code. 

In the Old Northeast, these homes and locations have the unique distinction of being landmarked:

Our neighborhood has many other homes that would undoubtedly qualify for ‘landmark’ status.   If you would like to have your home considered for listing on this prestigious Register or would like more information, please contact:  Robin Reed (825-0480 or robin.reed@honna.org).