Palm Harbor Main Street Historic District

Palm Harbor Main Street Historic District Our mission is to unite our community & preserve our heritage while supporting the local businesses.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT 🚂 137 years ago the Orange Belt Railway ran thru downtown Palm Harbor! 🚂
11/27/2025

HISTORIC DISTRICT 🚂 137 years ago the Orange Belt Railway ran thru downtown Palm Harbor! 🚂

The Palm Harbor Historic District Palm Harbor 🌴 is located 22 miles north of St. Petersburg and west of Tampa situated b...
11/13/2025

The Palm Harbor Historic District

Palm Harbor 🌴 is located 22 miles north of St. Petersburg and west of Tampa situated between the coastal cities of Dunedin and Tarpon Springs. It is largely residential with several concentrations of commerce. The Downtown Palm Harbor Historic District is located north of Tampa Road between US 19 N and Omaha Street and over the years has been host many small shops and eateries.

The area of Palm Harbor 💕 was largely uninhabited until settlers began arriving in the 1860s. A post office named "Bay St. Joseph" opened in 1878. In 1881, Henry B. Plant opened the San Marino Hotel in what later became Palm Harbor in 1885. The Sutherland Improvement Company acquired land in the Curlew/Bay St. Joseph area and developed it into the settlement of Sutherland. In 1888 the Sutherland Post Office opened. The Orange Belt Railway reached Sutherland in 1890.

The name was changed to Palm Harbor in 1925. Sutherland boasted two beautiful hotels, the larger one becoming Southern College in 1902. In 1985, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners enacted County Code 85-28, which set into place the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency (PHCSA), a special taxing district to which tax was levied in the form of millage to provide for recreational and library services to the unincorporated community.

The Downtown Palm Harbor Historic District (DPHHD) covers roughly 25 acres of land or approximately 8 blocks or contributing and noncontributing structures in the historic district.

There was a total of 9 contributing structures until Peggy Oneil's ☘️ was torn down, there is currently 8 historic structures in the historic district but several in the surrounding historic areas.

The Fred E. Marquis Pinellas Trail runs parallel with Alt 19 thru the historic district. The trail is a protected green space built on the abandoned railroad corridor which once was the Orange Belt Railway 🚂 from Tarpon Springs to Clearwater. As of August 2025 the Pinellas Trail Loop will extend to 75 miles and is used for walking, jogging, skating, and biking.

Palm Harbor has recently acquired a Golf Cart Zone ⛳️ designation which is bordered on the west by Palm Harbor Boulevard on the east by Belcher Road and multiple community streets, on the north by Delaware Ave and Kansas Avenue, and the south by Tampa Road allowing for golf carts to operate on roadways in unincorporated Pinellas County within the adopted boundaries.

This is Palm Harbor’s Historic “white mansion” located on Pennsylvania Avenue in the downtown historic district, the lar...
10/20/2025

This is Palm Harbor’s Historic “white mansion” located on Pennsylvania Avenue in the downtown historic district, the largest in unincorporated Pinellas County. The 4329 sq ft mansion is three stories and boasts beautiful crown moldings, giant windows and was built in 1925 by A.B. Coleman.

The Colemans added sidewalks and streetlights, dredged the harbor, and planned a yacht club and schools. But the Depression broke their resolve, and A. B. Coleman returned to Canada, although his brother J. H. stayed, according to the historical society. The house was once converted into apartments.

The "mansion" is an imposing three-story home with columns that is Palm Harbor's own white house on Pennsylvania Avenue. The house was vacant for several years after A. B. left, then was the vibrant home of Otto and Johnnie Ulmer and their four children.

FUN FACT 🍊 Did you know that if you live in a home over 50 years old it could qualify to be considered historic? If you ...
08/28/2025

FUN FACT 🍊 Did you know that if you live in a home over 50 years old it could qualify to be considered historic?

If you have a home that has contributed in some way to local history let us know with a picture, address and brief description! 💕 [email protected]

The map shown below is the commercial district but the historic district extends currently to properties at the corner of Klosterman and Alt 19 & the Palm Harbor Museum shown below at the corner of Curlew Rd and Belcher Rd.

It was a GREAT night in Palm Harbor welcoming back the Caribbean Chillers and honoring Elisa's Greatest Wishes ! So much...
05/26/2024

It was a GREAT night in Palm Harbor welcoming back the Caribbean Chillers and honoring Elisa's Greatest Wishes ! So much fun dancing in the streets hanging out with friends. Thank you to everyone who came and helped and thank you to our sponsors. 🦜❤️

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Pinellas Education Foundation Market Florida Florida Main Street DonutNV Palm Harbor, Florida Help Us Gather - HUG Flagship Bank Hungry Howie's Brian Scott for Pinellas County Commission Chris Latvala David Nelson Construction Co. Hancock Whitney

PARKING 🚨 We are so excited to bring this event back! We are already hearing concerns about parking. Downtown Palm Harbo...
05/23/2024

PARKING 🚨 We are so excited to bring this event back! We are already hearing concerns about parking. Downtown Palm Harbor held large scale events for years and while we understand the parking issues at hand we don’t want to deter or overshadow this event in any way.

That being said, there is an issue and we need your help to properly host this event. Because we do not have a large public lot for most of you to park in you will be required to park in the neighboring streets and walk to this event.

This presents a few issues to take into consideration:

1. You will be parking in front of someone’s home. (show respect coming and going)

2. You will have to walk to the event, possibly crossing busy roads. (remember this when it’s dark or if you have children, please supervise)

We ask that everyone uses caution. We also request that everyone respects each other and the area. If we have an abundance of trash around town or complaints it’s likely we would not be able to host this event again.

Safety is our number one concern. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Please be aware of your surroundings and use good judgement. Drink plenty of water! It’s going to be a hot, long and hopefully SUPER FUN DAY on Florida Avenue!

All proceeds go to charity! Come out and support these great organizations and our town. This event brings a sense of community and is a long standing Palm Harbor tradition.

We will be manning this page all day should you have any questions or concern during the event please communicate with us here and we will address promplty. ❤️

KIDS ZONE Opens at 2pm ☀️ Complimentary Bounce Houses, Snow Cones, Popcorn, Games this Saturday May 25th 💕 Helping Kids ...
05/22/2024

KIDS ZONE Opens at 2pm ☀️ Complimentary Bounce Houses, Snow Cones, Popcorn, Games this Saturday May 25th 💕 Helping Kids Be Kids 10 Year Anniversary!!!!! Located on the Peggy Oneils lot in downtown Palm Harbor.

Elisa's Greatest Wishes Help Us Gather - HUG Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Pinellas Education Foundation

MEMORIAL DAY 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸WEEKEND PARROTHEAD Street Party on Florida Ave Saturday, May 25, 2024 🍻 2pm - 10pmEnterainment + Vend...
05/21/2024

MEMORIAL DAY 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸WEEKEND
PARROTHEAD Street Party on Florida Ave
Saturday, May 25, 2024 🍻 2pm - 10pm
Enterainment + Vendors All Day!

Caribbean Chillers playing Jimmy Buffett

GOLF CART decorating contest 6pm
Red, White & Blue ❤️🤍💙 Themed Decorations Park on Omaha Circle, enjoy reserved parking!

KIDS ZONE Complimentary Bounce Houses, Snow Cones, Popcorn, Games !!!!!!!!!!

Elisa's Greatest Wishes Pinellas Education Foundation Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Florida Main Street David Nelson Construction Co. Columbia Restaurant Help Us Gather - HUG Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Elisa Nelson Elementary DonutNV Palm Harbor, Florida Market Florida Flagship Bank

Special Thanks 🙌 to the Columbia Restaurant for sponsoring the VIP Tent for this great charity event and Parrothead Stre...
05/16/2024

Special Thanks 🙌 to the Columbia Restaurant for sponsoring the VIP Tent for this great charity event and Parrothead Street Party! We can’t wait for their Ropa Vieja, 1905 Salad and Bread. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Next Saturday May 25, 2024 2pm-10pm

All of our 💕 sponsors and volunteers will received wrist bands for complimentary food and drinks at the event!

Elisa's Greatest Wishes Pinellas Education Foundation Columbia Restaurant

Who’s ready 🎉 to party like it’s 2006??????We’re bringing back PARROTHEAD next Saturday, May 25th 2-10pm on Florida Ave....
05/16/2024

Who’s ready 🎉 to party like it’s 2006??????
We’re bringing back PARROTHEAD next Saturday, May 25th 2-10pm on Florida Ave.
Live Entertainment + Vendors
Red, White & Blue 🇺🇸 ⛳️ 🇺🇸⛳️🇺🇸⛳️
Golf Cart Decorating Contest on Omaha Circle

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Palm Harbor Historic District
Palm Harbor, FL
34683

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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