Tarpon Springs in Pinellas County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Tarpon Springs Old City Hall
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, May 11, 2022
1. Tarpon Springs Old City Hall Marker
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Tarpon Springs Old City Hall. . Completed in 1915, this was the first city hall for the rapidly growing Tarpon Springs. It was designed by noted Atlanta architect Ernest Daniel Ivey and built by J.B. McCreary. Construction was financed by a $12,000 voter-approved bond issue. The Neoclassical architecture evokes the ancient heritage of the Greek community that populates the city. The building initially housed all city administrative offices, the public library, the fire department on the south end, and the police department on the north end. On the second floor, the city council met and a city judge presided over a courtroom. In 1947, population growth necessitated the construction of a one-story addition to the north end of the building. The addition used a continuity of style and materials with the original structure. In 1989, the building was restored and repurposed as the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center. It served a welcome center and a venue for a variety of cultural activities, including performing arts, theater, concerts, and art exhibitions. The Tarpon Springs Old City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990, and has continued to be a focal point of community activity for over a century.
Completed in 1915, this was the first city hall for the rapidly growing Tarpon Springs. It was designed by noted Atlanta architect Ernest Daniel Ivey and built by J.B. McCreary. Construction was financed by a $12,000 voter-approved bond issue. The Neoclassical architecture evokes the ancient heritage of the Greek community that populates the city. The building initially housed all city administrative offices, the public library, the fire department on the south end, and the police department on the north end. On the second floor, the city council met and a city judge presided over a courtroom. In 1947, population growth necessitated the construction of a one-story addition to the north end of the building. The addition used a continuity of style and materials with the original structure. In 1989, the building was restored and repurposed as the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center. It served a welcome center and a venue for a variety of cultural activities, including performing arts, theater, concerts, and art exhibitions. The Tarpon Springs Old City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990, and has continued to be a focal point of community activity for over a century.
Erected 2020 by The City of Tarpon Springs, and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-1133.)
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 28° 8.712′ N, 82° 45.388′ W. Marker is in Tarpon Springs, Florida, in Pinellas County. Marker is at the intersection of South Pinellas Avenue (Alternate U.S. 19) and East Lemon Street, on the right when traveling north on South Pinellas Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 South Pinellas Avenue, Tarpon Springs FL 34689, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Tarpon Arts. (Submitted on May 22, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, May 11, 2022
2. Tarpon Springs Old City Hall Marker
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, May 11, 2022
3. Tarpon Springs Old City Hall and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 22, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
