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Allendale Terrace Porch Party
The Foster/Allen/Blocker house or “Fostoria” as the first inhabitants dubbed it, was built in 1904 by William and Amanda Foster, the namesake of Foster Hill Drive.
Originally a farmhouse for a 160 acre citrus and avocado grove, developer Cade Allen saw an opportunity for an estate neighborhood on higher ground, and the home sits on the highest point in Pinellas County. Allen purchased the grove and developed it into what is now Allendale Terrace. While the house has a 1904 core, what you see today mainly dates to a series of 1921 renovations as it became the first home in Allendale.
Owners Greg Tappan and Keith Weiler have put a lot into the restoration and preservation of this iconic landmark, bringing it back from the rough state in which it was found and preserving many original details.
Join Preserve the 'Burg to mingle with friends, learn more about the home and the neighborhood and enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and a donation bar.
$20 for PTB members and $25 for non-members.
Saturday, April 15
Our "Original" downtown walking tour is a great way for visitors to get an introduction to St. Petersburg and for residents to learn a few things new about the 'Burg's past.
Lead by historic preservationist and Preserve the 'Burg board member Emily Elwyn, experience and see what makes downtown special as you take a stroll though a portion of the city's central business district and the Downtown National Register Historic District.
Participants will see grand historic hotels, stately churches, and architectural treasures like the Snell Building & Arcade and the Open Air Post Office.
PTB members are $10; Guests and non-members are $20/person.
Tour reservations are strongly recommended, space is limited.
Movies in the Park is back for a special Earth Day edition on April 20 featuring the Disney/Pixar classic, Wall-E!
A partnership with the City of St. Petersburg Office of Sustainability and Resilience, the evening starts with live music at 6:00 p.m. by Gent Treadly followed by the movie on the big screen at dusk. The fun takes place in N. Straub Park, between 4th Ave. & 5th Ave. NE at Beach Dr.
Come early to get your favorite spot and to enjoy live music, and grab some food from the 'Burg's best food vendors. Beer and wine will be available, proceeds benefit Preserve the Burg and Jump for Kids.
Movies in the Park is FREE, but please consider supporting the event with a donation or by becoming a member of Preserve the 'Burg online or at the event to help us continue our efforts to protect our city’s history and keep St. Pete special!
Wall E (2008)
What if mankind had to leave Earth and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? After hundreds of years doing what he was built for, WALL•E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL•E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to space to report to the humans. Meanwhile, WALL•E chases EVE across the galaxy and sets into motion one of the most imaginative adventures ever brought to the big screen.
Join Preserve the Burg on Saturday April 22nd for a little exercise and a lot of fun on a walking tour through the Historic Kenwood neighborhood, the 2020 National Neighborhood of the Year. The tour will be led by Harley Logan, an active member of the Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association.
The approximately two-hour tour starts at 10 am at the Craftsman House, 2955 Central Avenue, an American crafts gallery and cafe that was the original model home for Kenwood. Upon leaving the gallery, tour goers will be led on a pleasant stroll through the neighborhood that has one of the largest concentrations of bungalow homes in the country. The tour will focus on the history of the neighborhood, its revitalization and current activities & events. As a special treat, one of the restored bungalows will be open for the tour.
The tour will end in the Grand Central District on Central Ave, a great area for lunch at one of St. Pete’s many small local businesses.
Tickets are $10 for PTB & HKNA members or $20 for any non-members. Reserve your spot online. Advance registration is required.
PTB and Historic Kenwood hosts a tour every 4th Saturday of the month from October to April.
Each October, SHINE Mural Festival transforms St. Pete's shared spaces into a world-class outdoor gallery featuring top contemporary local, national, and international artists who use the walls and streets as their canvases.
What role does urban street art play in the redevelopment of St. Pete and other Florida cities? What is the history of the artform and how has it evolved?
Join Dr. Elizabeth Strom, USF Associate Professor, and Jenee Priebe, Director of the SHINE Mural Festival, for a look at St. Pete's street art scene and its relationship to urban revitalization, civic identity and tourism.
Jenee Priebe, Director of the SHINE Mural Festival, has been with the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance since 2018. Under Jenee’s leadership, SHINE has expanded its community engagement with increased emphasis on “Bright Spot” murals partnering with local youth and other underrepresented populations.
Elizabeth Strom, PhD, is Associate Professor in the School of Public Affairs at the University of South Florida. Her research focuses on urban development, affordable housing, art and cultural tourism and how these forces shape our cities. A recent publication, "Bohemia growth machine: Street art as an urban development tool in Florida," examines how street art initiatives and mural festivals have fostered city and real estate development in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Miami Florida.
PlaceMattersSP is presented by Preserve the ‘Burg and USF's Nelson Poynter Memorial Library.
PlaceMattersSP is supported by AARP.
Lecture takes place at the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library, located on the USFSP campus.
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