Northeast Gainesville Residential District

Northeast Gainesville Residential District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Duckpond, in the district
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Location	Gainesville, Florida
Coordinates	29°39′23″N 82°19′11″W
Area	1,660 acres (6.7 km^2)
Built	1875
NRHP reference No.	80000942[1]
Added to NRHP	February 12, 1980

The Northeast Gainesville Residential District, also known locally as the Duckpond, is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on February 12, 1980) located in Gainesville, Florida. It encompasses approximately 1,660 acres (6.7 km^2), bounded by 1st, and 9th Streets, 10th and East University Avenues. It contains 229 historic buildings.

History

The Duckpond neighborhood was developed in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Its housing was influenced by Victorian, Mediterranean, and Colonial architecture.[2]

In April 2021, the city commission voted to demolish the Thelma A. Boltin Center, an 80-year-old community center that was in poor condition. The decision was made due to termite damage, hollow walls, and structural issues but was subsequently criticized for a lack of consultation with the community or the city's Historical Preservation Board.[3]

Culture

Notable residents

The neighborhood contains the childhood home of Tom Petty, who died in 2017. In 2018, the neighborhood's northern park was renamed to Tom Petty Park. Additionally, in 2019, after approval by the Florida Historical Marker Council, a state historical marker was placed in the neighborhood to honor Tom Petty.[2]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. "A Living History Lesson: Gainesville's Duckpond Neighborhood".
3. "Gainesville to demolish historic recreation center".

External links

• Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs - Alachua County
• Historic Markers in Alachua County