Hyde Park's Bungalow Terrace
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Markerman62
N 27° 56.171 W 082° 28.641
17R E 354648 N 3091011
Located on Inman Ave at Bungalow Terrace .
Waymark Code: WMVKQC
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2017
Views: 3
Bungalow Terrace was developed by Alfred Swann and Eugene Holtsinger on what was Morrison Grove in 1913. The Bungalow Style home was modeled after the bungalows in California because of the low cost, adaptability, craftsmanship and low maintenance. The first home was built in 1913 at a cost of $4,500 including the land. In 1916, a Pergola (bougainvillea) was built that extended from the south end to the north end of the terrace. The pergola was ten feet high and extended 345 feet with sitting benches and individual covered archways to each bungalow. In 1924, due to severe rot and deterioration the pergola was removed. Known for its many resident writers through the year including the best-selling author, Alec Waugh, this development consists of 19 homes which share a common sidewalk.
Marker Number: None
Date: 1997
County: Hillsborough
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: The Tampa Historical Society in cooperation with the Bungalow Terrace Preservation Society
Website: Not listed
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