This style, typical in the 1910s in downtown St Petersburg and the Old Northeast, has much in common with the later bungalow neighborhoods such as Kenwood, but it typically larger, and has a higher roof pitch than the later bungalows.
The palm trees in the front add a Florida flair to the landscaping - just so you'll know where the house is.
The wide porch is typical of the Old Northeast, and is very conducive to neighborhood conversations - it's easier to chat between porch and sidewalk than behind closed doors - and sometimes you'll be invited to come and sit a spell.
Find our some of the typical characteristics of a St Petersburg bungalow. Once inside, you'll find other typical elements, but that's a subject for a future post on bungalows.
This is a rare single family home in the Downtown Historic District of Saint Petersburg - primarily downtown is commercial and condo. This old home is two blocks from the downtown waterfront.
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