Punta Gorda in Charlotte County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Trabue Plat And Waterfront Parks
The streets were planned to align with the Charlotte Harbor waterfront, rather than run strictly north and south. At the end of the streets on the harbor were waterfront parks. Trabue felt that a shoreline of waterfront parks along Charlotte Harbor would be irresistible to snowbound northerners. They were originally each named after a street that led to them.
Despite Trabue’s stipulation, over the years attempts were made, some successful, to commercialize the park land. Harvey Park, for instance, on which Perry and Marion McAdow received city permission to build their mansion became the site of an inn, later a hotel and restaurant. But for the most part, the waterfront parks remained as lovely respites along Charlotte Harbor. In the 1950s some of the parks, from Harvey to Berry Street, were combined and renamed Gilchrist Park.
Thanks to Isaac Trabue and his vision we have the beautiful waterfront parks that we now enjoy.
Erected by City of Punta Gorda.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 26° 56.1′ N, 82° 3.283′ W. Marker is in Punta Gorda, Florida, in Charlotte County. Marker can be reached from West Retta Esplanade near Harvey Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Punta Gorda FL 33950, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Punta Gorda Home Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert Waller Gilchrist (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of Punta Gorda (about 700 feet away); The Punta Gorda Bank (about 700 feet away); Hector House Plaza: The Founding of Punta Gorda (approx. ¼ mile away); Charlotte County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Isaac H. Trabue - Founder of Punta Gorda (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Fertilizer Plant in Punta Gorda 1903 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Punta Gorda.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2024. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on June 20, 2024. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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