ARCHITECTURAL STYLES
IN GILLESPIE PARK

GREATER DOWNTOWN SARASOTA ACTION TEAM

ARCHITECTURAL STYLES
The teens and twenties saw a burgeoning of architectural styles bringing together the features of classical and modern in a romantic and nostalgic mood. While styles portrayed great houses from the distant past, modern convenicences were of prime importance. Auto garages and linoleum kitchen floors were standard amenities for the new homebuilders.

Bungalow
Colonial Revival
Frame Vernacular
Mediterranean Revival

NEIGHBORHOOD AREAS

Gillespie Park
Gillespie and Osprey Avenues at 10th and 7th Streets

Created in 1925, Gillespie Park is an oasis of trees and open space in Downtown Sarasota. A picnic pavillion, tennis courts and playground provide recreational facilities for nearby residents. The pond, originally known as Brumby Lake, was named after the City Public Works Drirector in office when the park was formed. The park won a national award in 1926 for the design of the childrens playground.

The Boat and Lighthouse
433-435 N. Osprey Avenue

These unique structures were built around 1933 by Captain Rowe, John Ringling's yacht captain. A love for the sea created these natutical novelties, built by Frank Blackburn, a local boat builder.

The buildings have been fully restored today by Bob and Sharon Jennings, under the local historic preservation ordinance adopted by City of Sarasota.

Bungalows
Adelia Avenue

Between 4th and 5th Streets a row of three duplex bungalows show the adaptation of the single family style for twin houses. Note the differing roof slopes and brick work on the chimneys.

Other bungalows on this street show the infinite variety of awning shapes and styles to be found in the Gillespie Park neighborhood.

Industrial Buildings
North Orange Avenue

The original City waterworks and electirc utility plant are located at 1015 and 1019 N. Orange Avenue. the waterworks is a brick Mediterranean Revival structure listed on the National Places. The Florida Power and Light building is Neo-Classical and is not listed on the Register due to owner objection.

The Sarasota Mayflower Transfer and Storage Building is also Neo-Classical and is a fine example of ornate brick work.