Name/Title
3102 52nd St SEntry/Object ID
HS.RN132.1Description
A color photograph of the Torres house at 3102 52nd St S, built circa 1876 by [Leonardi/Leonardy] for Joseph Torres.Photograph Details
Subject
Houses--Florida--Gulfport, ArchitectureContext
"One and one-half story Frame Vernacular, 3102 52 Street South is significant as Gulfport's oldest documented structure. Built in 1876 by Joseph Torres, one of the area's first settlers, and moved to its present location in 1886. Torres came to Gulfport in 1874 and purchased a plot of land from James Barnett, Gulfport's first settler. He later created the first recorded subdivision in Gulfport on that land. He was involved in a number of business pursuits opening one of the first stores and was in business with the Disston Land Company when it was attempting to develop the village into a port facility during the 1880s. Restoration work is underway on this most historic of homes." 1993 GHS Calendar, January (CAL1993)Collection
House FilesCataloged By
MCAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
UnknownInscription/Signature/Marks
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English