Central Oak Park (St. Petersburg, Florida)

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The westernmost boundary runs along Disston Ridge, named after early land magnate, Hamilton Disston, who purchased 150,000 acres in Pinellas County in 1881 and instantly became the largest single landowner at that time. Originally considered a woodsy fringe area west of St. Petersburg in its early development, home building of any consequence began in the booming 1920s. Shadowing the boom/ bust history of Florida, substantial housing development really took off in the World War II and continued through the 1950s.

There is an eclectic mix of architectural styles, sizes and
prices. Styles include those with Spanish influence, Colonial, English Tudor, cottages, bungalows and many American hybrids. Many homes have hardwood floors and alley access to separate garages. Ample opportunities exist for amateur and professional renovators alike. Sizes of homes in the neighborhood ranging from 700 square feet to more than 3,000 square feet.

From City of St. Petersburg web site: www.stpete.org/neighborhoods/index.asp