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Historic Kenwood Neighborhood
Cottage Living Magazine recently listed Historic Kenwood as one of the. This neighborhood is known for its 'front-porch' feeling, with friendly sidewalks, mature trees, and locally owned restaurants and shops.
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 The charm of Historic Kenwood can be seen in the plentiful and beautiful mature trees, the brick streets and the hexagon block sidewalk. Many friendly, neighborly residents of all ages and backgrounds are found throughout the neighborhood. Historic Kenwood features many historically and architecturally significant homes, many with fireplaces, hardwood floors, large windows, high ceilings and large front porches. Historic Kenwood has a beautiful neighborhood park, containing a historically correct pavilion built by the neighborhood, which is excellent for family outings. The park also contains a playground area for the children.
Historic Kenwood is centrally located and, therefore, has quick access to all of St. Petersburg. Historic Kenwood has many businesses along its main arteries, such as bookstores, groceries, doctors' and lawyers' offices. Both Home Depot and Lowes are near the neighborhood, which make renovation projects convenient. Other landmarks include St. Petersburg High School, Central Post Office and the Central Avenue Community Policing Resource Center. Historic Kenwood people are very special. The neighborhood association sponsors social events such as: pot luck dinners, neighborhood picnics in the park, block parties and Friday night happy hours, to facilitate neighbor interaction. Historic Kenwood's high community neighborhood involvement helps keep crime lower than many other neighborhoods.
The housing in Historic Kenwood is typical of early St. Petersburg development. Historic Kenwood has one of the highest concentrations of 1920s Craftsman Style Bungalows in Florida. Other architectural styles include: Mediterranean Revival, Colonial Revival, and Vernacular styles of architecture. Most are two bedrooms in size with larger, three, and four bedrooms scattered throughout. All homes in the neighborhood offer exceptional housing value, with prices ranging from the mid $70's and upward. The neighborhood contains beautifully renovated, historic homes plus many historic homes ready to be renovated.
Historic Kenwood is fortunate to have many talented resident professionals working in the fields of architecture, real estate, the arts and construction. These people are ready and willing to help homeowners with any renovations needed to improve our housing and quality of life. Their newsletter features articles on renovation and architecture, as well as a trading section for swapping hard to find building parts.
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