Upcoming events

    • 14 Apr 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • 3650 Foster Hill Dr N.
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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.

    • 15 Apr 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 200 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
    • 26
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    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.

    • 20 Apr 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • North Straub Park - 400 Bayshore Dr. NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701
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    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.

    • 22 Apr 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Craftsman House - 2955 Central Ave.
    • 29
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    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.

    • 25 Apr 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Nelson Poynter Memorial Library (located on the USFSP Campus)
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    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.

Past events

01 Apr 2023 Millionaires and Bootleggers: Old Southeast Walking Tour
25 Mar 2023 Historic Kenwood Tour
24 Mar 2023 A Fête at the Flori
11 Mar 2023 Preserving Women's History Tour
25 Feb 2023 Historic Kenwood Tour
18 Feb 2023 Historic Downtown Walking Tour: Localtopia Edition
11 Feb 2023 The Waterfront Walking Tour
09 Feb 2023 Chief's Creole Cafe Porch Party
28 Jan 2023 Historic Kenwood Tour
17 Dec 2022 Historic Kenwood Tour
10 Dec 2022 Historic Mirror Lake Walking Tour
26 Nov 2022 Historic Kenwood Tour
03 Nov 2022 Kerouac House Porch Party - 2nd Session
03 Nov 2022 Kerouac House Porch Party - 1st Session
29 Oct 2022 The Waterfront Walking Tour
27 Oct 2022 Beetlejuice at Movies in the Park!
22 Oct 2022 Historic Kenwood Tour
20 Oct 2022 The Goonies at Movies in the Park!
18 Oct 2022 Twilight Tour - Historic 4th and 5th Ave. N., Downtown’s Northern Edge
17 Sep 2022 Twilight Tour - Mirror Lake
08 Sep 2022 Historic Floridian Social Club Tour
24 Aug 2022 Twilight Tour - Historic 4th and 5th Ave. N., Downtown’s Northern Edge
27 Jul 2022 Twilight Tour - Round Lake
26 May 2022 Casablanca at Movies in the Park!
24 May 2022 Webinar: Financial Incentives for Historic Preservation Projects
21 May 2022 Preserve the 'Burg Expo
19 May 2022 Cars at Movies in the Park!
14 May 2022 PTB Road Trip: Ybor City
12 May 2022 The Rookie at Movies in the Park!
05 May 2022 Summer of Soul at Movies in the Park!
27 Apr 2022 2022 Preservation Awards
09 Apr 2022 Historic Downtown Walking Tour
06 Apr 2022 Historic St. Petersburg High School Tour
02 Apr 2022 Mirror Lake Walking Tour With a Literary Twist!
26 Mar 2022 Preserving Women's History Tour
20 Mar 2022 A Polka Porch Party!
19 Mar 2022 The Waterfront Walking Tour
12 Mar 2022 Historic Downtown Walking Tour
05 Mar 2022 Keeping Mirror Lake Special Walking Tour
26 Feb 2022 Historic Allendale Walking Tour
12 Feb 2022 Historic Downtown Walking Tour
09 Feb 2022 St. Pete vs. Tampa: An Architectural Tale of Two Cities with Ray Arsenault and Gary Mormino
05 Feb 2022 Keeping Mirror Lake Special Walking Tour
22 Jan 2022 The Waterfront Walking Tour
20 Jan 2022 State of Preservation: An Evening with the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
15 Jan 2022 Historic Downtown Walking Tour
18 Dec 2021 Buildings, Burnside & Women Making a Difference - A Tour Along Downtown's North Edge
11 Dec 2021 The Waterfront Walking Tour
04 Dec 2021 Keeping Mirror Lake Special Walking Tour
27 Nov 2021 Historic Downtown Walking Tour
20 Nov 2021 The Waterfront Walking Tour
13 Nov 2021 Historic Downtown Walking Tour
06 Nov 2021 Keeping Mirror Lake Special Walking Tour
30 Oct 2021 Buildings, Burnside & Women Making a Difference - A Tour Along Downtown's North Edge
28 Oct 2021 Beetlejuice at Movies in the Park
21 Oct 2021 Field of Dreams at Movies in the Park
16 Oct 2021 The Waterfront Walking Tour
14 Oct 2021 Who Framed Roger Rabbit at Movies in the Park
09 Oct 2021 Historic Downtown Walking Tour
07 Oct 2021 His Girl Friday at Movies in the Park
02 Oct 2021 Keeping Mirror Lake Special Walking Tour
21 Sep 2021 Lecture - John Nolen's Vision for Mirror Lake by Bruce Stephenson
16 Sep 2021 October Movies and Music in the Park Announcement Party
20 May 2021 Two Weeks Notice at Movies in the Park!
06 May 2021 My Cousin Vinny at Movies in the Park!
14 Apr 2021 May Movies and Music in the Park Announcement Party
07 Aug 2020 How To Read a City - A Virtual Downtown Tour with Emily Elwyn
12 Jun 2020 Virtual Tour of Mirror Lake
25 Apr 2020 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
18 Apr 2020 Historic Uptown Neighborhood Walking Tour
11 Apr 2020 Downtown Tour With a Literary Twist!
09 Apr 2020 A Midweek Quickie Tour of Downtown
04 Apr 2020 Original Downtown Walking Tour
21 Mar 2020 Historic Old Northeast Architecture "Bingo" Walking Tour
19 Mar 2020 A Midweek Quickie Tour of Downtown
14 Mar 2020 Historic Allendale Walking Tour!
12 Mar 2020 A Midweek Quickie Tour of Downtown
07 Mar 2020 Original Downtown Walking Tour
04 Mar 2020 Florida Women's Fight for Suffrage with Peggy Macdonald and Stephanie Owens
01 Mar 2020 Historic Districts Galore - A Bicycle Tour Looking at Special Neighborhoods & Buildings!
29 Feb 2020 Hidden & Historic Driftwood Walking Tour
27 Feb 2020 A Midweek Quickie Tour of Downtown
22 Feb 2020 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
15 Feb 2020 Keeping Mirror Lake Special Walking Tour
13 Feb 2020 A Midweek Quickie Tour of Downtown
06 Feb 2018 Mid Century Porch Party - Pinellas Point Bird Cage Homes!
24 Dec 2016 Christmas Eve Downtown Walking Tour
17 Dec 2016 Historic Gulfport Tour
17 Dec 2016 Mirror Lake & Lang's Bungalow Court Walking Tour
16 Dec 2016 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
06 Dec 2016 Keep St. Pete Special Program - Books in the 'Burg - Special Authors & Special Passages!
03 Dec 2016 Downtown Tour With a Literary Twist!
26 Nov 2016 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
19 Nov 2016 Northwest Downtown Walking Tour
18 Nov 2016 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
12 Nov 2016 The Waterfront Tour
12 Nov 2016 African-American Heritage Trail Walking Tour
06 Nov 2016 Bicycles & Buildings - Keeping St. Pete Special Tour!
05 Nov 2016 Downtown Walking Tour
03 Nov 2016 An Evening of Conscious Conversation with Dr. Charles B. Dew
02 Nov 2016 Downtown Lunch Time Tour
29 Oct 2016 North Downtown & the Old Northeast Walking Tour
27 Oct 2016 Ghostbusters II at Movies in the Park!
25 Oct 2016 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour + MFA Café Lunch
22 Oct 2016 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
20 Oct 2016 Planet of the Apes at Movies in the Park!
15 Oct 2016 Historic Gulfport Tour
13 Oct 2016 The Muppet Movie at Movies in the Park!
08 Oct 2016 The Waterfront Tour
07 Oct 2016 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
06 Oct 2016 "Hitch" at Movies in the Park!
05 Oct 2016 Self Guided Walking Tour Launch Party!
01 Oct 2016 Downtown Walking Tour
29 Sep 2016 Twilight on the Town Summer Walking Tour - Historic Gulfport
24 Sep 2016 "Big" at Movies in the Park -Westside!
15 Sep 2016 Movies in the Park Title Announcement Party and Poster Unveiling
25 Aug 2016 Twilight on the Town Summer Walking Tour - Historic Gulfport
24 Aug 2016 Twilight on the Town Summer Walking Tour - The Waterfront
04 Aug 2016 Keep St. Pete Special Program - Art in Public Spaces: From 1930 WPA Murals to 2015 SHINE St. Petersburg
27 Jul 2016 Twilight on the Town Summer Walking Tour - Downtown Tour
14 Jul 2016 Twlight on the Town Summer Walking Tour - Historic Gulfport
30 Jun 2016 Porch Party - Downtown at the Historic Snell Bldg.
29 Jun 2016 Twilight on the Town Summer Walking Tour - Downtown Tour
15 Jun 2016 Twilight on the Town Summer Walking Tour - Kenwood
26 May 2016 Labyrinth at Movies in the Park!
25 May 2016 Twilight on the Town Summer Walking Tour - Downtown North
19 May 2016 Searching for Sugarman at Movies in the Park!
12 May 2016 Radio at Movies in the Park!
05 May 2016 Three Amigos at Movies in the Park!
28 Apr 2016 Singin' in the Rain at Movies in the Park -Westside!
27 Apr 2016 Keep St. Pete Special Program - Looking Back & Looking Forward
23 Apr 2016 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
17 Apr 2016 Bicycles, Buildings & Beer!
16 Apr 2016 Special Downtown Walking Tour
14 Apr 2016 Movies in the Park Title Announcement Party and Poster Unveiling
09 Apr 2016 The Waterfront Tour
08 Apr 2016 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
02 Apr 2016 Original Downtown Walking Tour
31 Mar 2016 Porch Party - Historic Old Southeast
26 Mar 2016 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
19 Mar 2016 Historic Gulfport Walking Tour
12 Mar 2016 Historic Uptown Neighborhood Walking Tour
05 Mar 2016 Original Downtown Walking Tour
04 Mar 2016 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
27 Feb 2016 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
24 Feb 2016 Keep St. Petersburg Special!
20 Feb 2016 Historic Neighborhood Stroll – Bahama Shores Walking Tour
13 Feb 2016 The Waterfront Tour
06 Feb 2016 Original Downtown Walking Tour
05 Feb 2016 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
30 Jan 2016 Historic Allendale Walking Tour!
23 Jan 2016 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
22 Jan 2016 Welcome 2016 Porch Party
16 Jan 2016 Old Northeast Architecture "Bingo" Walking Tour
09 Jan 2016 The Waterfront Tour
08 Jan 2016 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
02 Jan 2016 Downtown Walking Tour
26 Dec 2015 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
19 Dec 2015 Downtown Tour With a Literary Twist!
17 Dec 2015 Holiday Party and Special Performance at St. Petersburg City Theatre
12 Dec 2015 The Waterfront Tour
11 Dec 2015 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
05 Dec 2015 Downtown Walking Tour
28 Nov 2015 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
21 Nov 2015 African-American Heritage Trail Walking Tour
14 Nov 2015 The Waterfront Tour
13 Nov 2015 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
07 Nov 2015 Downtown Walking Tour
05 Nov 2015 The Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedtion at Movies in the Park!
31 Oct 2015 Downtown North Walking Tour
29 Oct 2015 The Birds at Movies in the Park!
24 Oct 2015 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
22 Oct 2015 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory at Movies in the Park!
21 Oct 2015 Making Sense of Place: The Quest for a Livable City
17 Oct 2015 Downtown Architectural Bingo Walking Tour
15 Oct 2015 Sister Act at Movies in the Park!
10 Oct 2015 The Waterfront Tour
08 Oct 2015 Raiders of the Lost Ark at Movies in the Park!
03 Oct 2015 Downtown Walking Tour
01 Oct 2015 Moonstruck at Movies in the Park!
26 Sep 2015 Sunshine State at Movies in the Park -Westside!
25 Sep 2015 Allendale Porch Party
19 Sep 2015 Roadside Paradise Bus Tour
17 Sep 2015 Tin Can Tourists in a Roadside Paradise
15 Sep 2015 Movies in the Park Title Announcement Party
19 Aug 2015 Downtown Tour With a Literary Twist!
17 Aug 2015 Donovan Rypkema - Why Preservation is Embraced by Successful Communities!
17 Aug 2015 Preservation Works – Reception with Donovan Rypkema
13 Aug 2015 Keep St. Pete Special
14 Jul 2015 Twilight on the Town Summer Walking Tour - The Waterfront
17 Jun 2015 Twilight on the Town Summer Walking Tour - Kenwood
13 Jun 2015 SPP Porch Party at the Historic Train Station!
13 Jun 2015 Preserve the 'Burg ArtWalk
28 May 2015 Saturday Night Fever at Movies in the Park!
21 May 2015 The Blind Side at Movies in the Park!
20 May 2015 Rising Tide: Will Sea Level Rise Doom the Burg’s Next Boom?
14 May 2015 Shine at Movies in the Park!
12 May 2015 Twilight on the Town Summer Walking Tour
08 May 2015 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
07 May 2015 To Kill A Mockingbird at Movies in the Park!
30 Apr 2015 Cocoon at Movies in the Park -Westside!
25 Apr 2015 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
24 Apr 2015 Downtown Bungalow Porch Party
18 Apr 2015 Historic Neighborhood Tour - The Old Southeast
11 Apr 2015 St. Pete from the Water - An historic boat tour
11 Apr 2015 The Waterfront Tour
08 Apr 2015 Movies in the Park Title Announcement Party and Poster Unveiling
04 Apr 2015 St. Pete from the Water - An historic boat tour
04 Apr 2015 Downtown Walking Tour
03 Apr 2015 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
28 Mar 2015 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
21 Mar 2015 Historic Uptown Neighborhood Walking Tour
19 Mar 2015 From Mediterranean Revival to Mid Century Modern: Boom Architecture
14 Mar 2015 The Waterfront Tour
07 Mar 2015 Downtown Walking Tour
06 Mar 2015 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
28 Feb 2015 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
27 Feb 2015 Coffee Pot Boulevard Northeast Porch Party
21 Feb 2015 African-American Heritage Trail Walking Tour
18 Feb 2015 Race and Place in the Burg's Boom and Busts
14 Feb 2015 The Waterfront Tour
07 Feb 2015 Downtown Walking Tour
06 Feb 2015 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
31 Jan 2015 From Central South Downtown Walking Tour
24 Jan 2015 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
21 Jan 2015 Beyond Boom and Bust, the Sustainable Dimensions of the New Florida
17 Jan 2015 4th Street Walking Tour- A Look Back!
09 Jan 2015 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
20 Dec 2014 Old Northeast Architecture "Bingo" Walking Tour
18 Dec 2014 SPP's Holiday Party & Holiday Lights Tour
06 Dec 2014 Downtown Walking Tour
05 Dec 2014 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
29 Nov 2014 Historic Uptown Neighborhood Walking Tour
22 Nov 2014 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
15 Nov 2014 Looking at Central Ave. from the '50's Walking Tour
14 Nov 2014 Lakewood Estates Porch Party
08 Nov 2014 The Waterfront Tour
07 Nov 2014 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
02 Nov 2014 The Blue Ocean Film Festival at Movies in the Park!
01 Nov 2014 Downtown Walking Tour
30 Oct 2014 Goonies at Movies in the Park!
25 Oct 2014 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
24 Oct 2014 2014 Preservation Awards Shindig
23 Oct 2014 Napoleon Dynamite at Movies in the Park!
18 Oct 2014 African-American Heritage Trail Walking Tour
16 Oct 2014 Grease at Movies in the Park!
15 Oct 2014 Evening Walking Tour Around the Heart of Downtown
11 Oct 2014 The Waterfront Tour
09 Oct 2014 Remember the Titans at Movies in the Park!
04 Oct 2014 Downtown Walking Tour
02 Oct 2014 Dead Poets Society at Movies in the Park!
27 Sep 2014 Arts Alive/Free Museum Day Walking Tours
27 Sep 2014 Arts Alive/Free Museum Day Walking Tours
17 Sep 2014 Boom, Bust & the 'Burg - Public Forum
10 Sep 2014 Movies in the Park Title Announcement Party and Poster Unveiling
09 Sep 2014 Evening Walking Tour of USF, St. Petersburg and Maritime Training Center
13 Aug 2014 Twilight on the Town Summer Walking Tour - Waterfront Tour
09 Jul 2014 Twilight on the Town Summer Walking Tour - Downtown Tour
24 Jun 2014 Twilight on the Town Summer Walking Tour - Kenwood
20 Jun 2014 Eucllid School Porch Party
07 Jun 2014 Babe Ruth's St. Petersburg Bus Tour
27 May 2014 Twilight on the Town Summer Walking Tour
04 May 2014 Creative Placemaking Bus Tour
26 Apr 2014 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour
24 Apr 2014 Creative Placemaking: How Arts Shape the 'Burg
19 Apr 2014 Historic Neighborhood Tour - The Old Southeast
12 Apr 2014 The Waterfront Tour
10 Apr 2014 May Music and Movies in the Park Announcement Party
05 Apr 2014 Original Downtown Historic Walking Tour
04 Apr 2014 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
29 Mar 2014 5th Sat. Walking Tour!
22 Mar 2014 Saturday Morning Historic Walking Tour – Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood
15 Mar 2014 Historic Neighborhood Stroll – Bahama Shores Walking Tour
14 Mar 2014 Porch Party: Lang’s Bungalow Court
08 Mar 2014 Saturday Morning Historic Walking Tour – The Waterfront Tour
07 Mar 2014 Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour
27 Feb 2014 From Cafeterias to Craft Brews: A History of Food Culture in the ‘Burg
22 Feb 2014 Saturday Morning Historic Walking Tour – Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood
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