Sunken Gardens (Florida)
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The Sunken Gardens are 4 acres (1.6 ha) of well-established botanical gardens, located in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida, at 1825 4th Street North. The Gardens have existed for more than a century, and are one of the oldest roadside tourist attractions in the United States. The Gardens are now operated by the City of St. Petersburg, and maintained with the help of volunteers. Sunken Gardens are open to the public every day of the week. An admission fee is charged for entrance into the gardens and a yearly membership is also available.
Sanitary Public Market | |
Location | St. Petersburg, Florida |
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Coordinates | 27°47′24″N 82°38′18″W |
Architectural style | Mission/Spanish Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 02000680[1] |
Added to NRHP | June 27, 2002 |
Sunken Gardens retains their historical interest as an important example of a 1930s Florida roadside commercial attraction, and is probably the oldest commercial tourist attraction on Florida's west coast. The Gardens are open to the public for educational programs, tours, and special events, particularly weddings which have taken place for decades on the Wedding Lawn,[2] and in the banquet facilities in the Garden Room overlooking the unique garden setting.