Riviera Bay in St. Petersburg in Pinellas County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rio Vista Elementary School
Photographed By John C. Carter, April 8, 2024
1. Rio Vista Elementary School Marker
Inscription.
Rio Vista Elementary School. . The Rio Vista Elementary School was completed and opened for classes during the 1927-1928 school year. The two story building with red tile roof was built for a cost of $34,860. Due to low enrollment, it closed and reopened several times throughout its history before the doors were shut for the final time in 2009. In January 2012, the City of St. Petersburg reached an agreement with the Pinellas County School Board to create a neighborhood park for the enjoyment of people of all ages., The original Rio Vista Elementary School flagpole which was installed when the school first opened, had a bald eagle perched at its peak. The eagle was purportedly carried by troops during the Civil War.
The Rio Vista Elementary School was completed and opened for classes during the 1927-1928 school year. The two story building with red tile roof was built for a cost of $34,860. Due to low enrollment, it closed and reopened several times throughout its history before the doors were shut for the final time in 2009. In January 2012, the City of St. Petersburg reached an agreement with the Pinellas County School Board to create a neighborhood park for the enjoyment of people of all ages.
The original Rio Vista Elementary School flagpole which was installed when the school first opened, had a bald eagle perched at its peak. The eagle was purportedly carried by troops during the Civil War.
Erected 2014 by The City of St. Petersburg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 27° 50.799′ N, 82° 37.787′ W. Marker is in St. Petersburg, Florida, in Pinellas County. It is in Riviera Bay. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Macoma Drive Northeast and 81st Avenue North, on the right when traveling north. Marker is at the base of the park's flagpole. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8131 Macoma Dr NE, Saint Petersburg FL 33702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2024, by John C. Carter of St. Petersburg, Florida. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2024, by John C. Carter of St. Petersburg, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
