The Ace Theatre

Built in the late 1940s, the Ace Theatre served as the place for African American moviegoers in the Eustis community during segregation. The building was later used for church services and other community functions. Restoration plans for the structure are ...

Hopewell Public School (Private)

Hopewell School was the first public school for African Americans in Avon Park, serving for many years as the center for educational, cultural and social activities. After extensive renovation, it is now The Hopewell Academy for the Arts Charter School, ...

Royal Theater

The Royal Theater operated from 1948 to 1966 in the African American community in St. Petersburg. During segregation it was one of only two movie theaters serving African Americans in St. Petersburg. Built in 1948, the theater was designed by ...

National Historic Landmark-Rattle and Snap

National Historical Landmark-Rattle and Snap

This large, L-shaped brick residence was built in the Greek Revival style by a cousin of President Polk. Its main facade, with a two story Corinthian portico, gives the house distinction.

George Polk won the land in ...

National Historic Landmark-James K. Polk House

National Historical Landmark- James K Polk House

Constructed in 1816, this two story brick house was the home of James Knox Polk (1795-1849), 11th President of the United States (1845-1849), who lived here for several years during his youth.

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National Historic Landmark-Old First Presbyterian Church

National Historical Landmark- Old First Presbyterian Church

The Old First Presbyterian Church was designed very late in William Strickland's career while he was engaged on the construction of the Tennessee State Capitol.

Having started his architectural career as an apprentice to ...

National Historic Landmark-Montgomery Bell Tunnel

National Historical Landmark- Montgomery Bell Tunnel

By tunneling through a 290-foot deep limestone ridge, Montgomery Bell created the first known water diversion tunnel in the United States; in fact, this is the oldest known full-size tunnel of any kind in ...

National Historic Landmark-Jubilee Hall, Fisk University

National Historical Landmark-Jubilee Hall, Fisk University

Completed in 1876, this Victorian Gothic structure is the oldest building on campus. Fisk University was founded in 1865 by the American Missionary Association to provide a liberal arts education for Blacks after the ...

National Historic Landmark- The Hermitage

National Historical Landmark-The Hermitage

From 1804 until his death, this plantation was the property of of Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States (1829-1837). He built the two story Greek Revival brick mansion in 1819.

National Historic Landmark-Graceland

National Historical Landmark- Graceland

Elvis Presley is widely regarded as one of the most culturally influential figures of the 20th century. Twenty-seven years after his death, he is still known throughout the world by his first name alone.

Elvis Presley is the ...