The Bowen Avenue Historic District

The Bowen Avenue Historic District. . , The Bowen Avenue Historic District encompasses a linear area of three blocks of Bowen Avenue, which runs east to west between Ward and Washington Avenues. The District is composed of the frontage properties along Bowen Avenue between General Pershing and Bellande Avenues, with one additional property west of Bellande also included. , Initially developed from 1890 to 1930, this Bowen Avenue neighborhood grew slightly northeast of the Old Ocean Springs area. Built as a middle class development, these street- oriented dwellings reveal the diversity of influences within a prestigious resort community. The District is significant for its cohesive collection of residential architecture. The Bowen Avenue Historic District displays examples of Victorian Italianate, Creole Cottages, Bungalows, Victorian Shotguns, and Queen Anne Cottages. There are two Bowen Avenue properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places: both 1112 Bowen and 1410 Bowen were added to the Register in 1987. , Information from Ocean Springs Historic District Design Guidelines , Local historic districts were designated by the City in 1990. Each of the eight recognized districts captures a unique and important historic contribution to the rich history of the community. , This informational sign is part of a community project led by the Historic Ocean Springs Association, and is made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area. , We thank the City of Ocean Springs for their support of this project.