The Belleview Biltmore - Belleair, Florida
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member JIMBOBWE
N 27° 56.635 W 082° 48.565
17R E 321984 N 3092307
#79000687 - The Historic Belleview Biltmore - Situated on a 22 acre bluff overlooking the crystal waters of Clearwater Bay, The Belleview Biltmore, built in 1897 by the railroad tycoon Henry Plant, sits in a private waterside enclave.
Waymark Code: WM5HG0
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 18

For more than a century, the Belleview Biltmore Resort has bestowed Southern hospitality and unparalleled elegance to an impressive guest list. British royalty, heads of state, movie stars and professional athletes have all heralded the resort's distinctive charm. With a fascinating history laced with social prominence and a remarkable revitalization, the Belleview Biltmore Resort holds a rightful position on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the Belleview Biltmore unites historic charm with contemporary amenities to bring guests an experience that is simply beyond compare. Join us for an exciting walk through the history of this remarkable grand dame resort.
Street address:
25 Belleview Blvd
Belleair, Fl USA
33756


County / Borough / Parish: Pinellas

Year listed: 1979

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering, Person

Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Domestic

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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