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Downtown Palatka
Downtown Palatka is the central business district of Palatka, Florida. According to the Palatka Community Redevelopment Agency, the district is bounded by Main Street to the north, Laural Street to the south, the St. Johns River to the east, and Eleventh Street to the west, Historical Fort Shannon was located at the east end of downtown on the river, near what is today City Hall. [1] Area transportation is conducted by Ride Solution and connects downtown passengers to other core areas in Putnam County.[2]
Public offices and services located in the downtown area:
- Palatka City Hall
- Palatka Gas Authority
- Palatka Housing Authority
- Palatka Police Department
- Palatka Post Office
- Palatka Union Depot
- Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
- Putnam County Courthouse
- Putnam County School Board
Contents
Arts and culture
The downtown area contains important local cultural landmarks such as the Larimer Arts Center, Tilghman House, Bronson-Mulholland House, and the David Browning Railroad Museum. Downtown also plays host to local festivals and events including, the Florida Azalea Festival, Blue Crab Festival, and Mug Race. Numerous other public gathers occur throughout the year. Murals have become a common sight on the streets of downtown. Headed by the Conlee Mural Committee, the group has transformed numerous building walls into works of art.
Governance
Downtown Palatka, Inc. is a non-profit organization that represents area merchants and promotes local events in the downtown area.[3] Palatka Community Redevelopment Agency is a organization established in 1983 to oversee the revitalization of downtown and the historic districts. Issues of concern to the agency include the presence of substandard or inadequate structures, a shortage of affordable housing, inadequate infrastructure, insufficient roadways, and inadequate parking.[4]
Historic Lemon Street
Main article: Historic Lemon Street
Lemon Street SignTechnically, Lemon Street is the portion of St. Johns Avenue that extends into Downtown Palatka. The tree lined street serves as the main shopping district in the city. The area has made strides in becoming a 24-hour neighborhood, with new restaurants, bars and other establishments opening in recent years. During large events vehicular traffic is diverted and the street acts as the main pedestrian-way, housing vendors and entertainment.
See also
- Palatka North Historic District
- Palatka South Historic District
- Palatka Heights
- Newtown
- East Palatka
References
- ^ "Putnam County". Chris Kimbell. http://www.southernhistory.us/Counties/c4putn.htm. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ "Putnam County Routes". Ride Solution. http://www.theridesolution.com/. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ "About DPI". Downtown Palatka, Inc.. http://www.palatkadowntown.com/about-dpi.html. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ "Community Redevelopment Agency". City of Palatka. http://palatka-fl.gov/?page_id=25. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
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Coordinates: 29°38′47″N 81°37′56″W / 29.64629°N -81.63219°E
Putnam County, Florida points and events of interest Galleries and museums Larimer Art Center · Bronson-Mulholland House · Tilghman House · Palatka Water Works · Florida School of the Arts · Browning Railroad Museum
Parks and aquariums Areas of interest Downtown Palatka & Historic Lemon Street · Palatka North Historic District · Palatka South Historic District · Palatka Heights · Newtown · Welaka · Crescent City Historic District
Other points of interest Palatka Golf Club · Palatka Union Depot · Central Academy · Mount Royal · St. Johns River State College · Rodman Reservoir · Memorial Bridge · Putnam County Business Park · Barge Port
Events Florida Azalea Festival · Blue Crab Festival · Palatka Bluegrass Festival · Bostwick Blueberry Festival · St. Johns River Catfish Festival · Mug Race · Hog Waller · Putnam County Agricultural Fair
Categories:- Neighborhoods in Palatka, Florida
- Central business districts in the United States
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