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February 2010 Newsletter
Whats New
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Historic Kenwood
Flags Now Available
Go to
"HKNA Merchandise"
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February Porch Party
Info to come.
Friday. Feb. 12th.
Check the Events Calendar
Page for details.
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Just up!
See the pics. from BungalowFest 2009
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Also
The new playground in
Seminole Park is open!
Weather
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL
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High:
66o
Low:
49o
Rain Showers Likely
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Murtha dies after surgery complications
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Rep. John Murtha died as a result of recent gallbladder surgery complications that arose from doctors accidentally nicking Murtha's intestines, a source told CNN.
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Experts: Recall may not fix pedal issue
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In his hectic, noisy laboratory at the University of Maryland, Michael Pecht is wary when it comes to assessing whether Toyota's suggested repair of sticky gas pedals will have any real impact.
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Jenny Sanford calls memoir 'cathartic'
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South Carolina's first lady, Jenny Sanford, said Monday that writing her much-anticipated memoir of her husband's affair was a "cathartic" and "cleansing" experience.
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Doctor charged in Jackson's death
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Dr. Conrad Murray, personal physician to Michael Jackson, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the pop star's death last summer.
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Police: Iraq vet abused daughter
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An Iraq war veteran has been charged with assault on suspicion of abusing his daughter, whose head he allegedly held in water to get her to recite the ABCs, according to police in Yelm, Washington.
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Ripples of Dubai killing spread
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A man was murdered in his Dubai hotel room by a hit squad that operated with European passports, police say. Sounds like the plot of a novel, but this is reality and the hunt is on for the killers of top Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mabhouh.
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Elizabeth Smart kidnapper pleads guilty
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A woman convicted in the 2002 kidnapping of Utah teenager Elizabeth Smart pleaded guilty in the attempted kidnapping of Smart's cousin a month later, court officials said Monday.
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Up to 20 more inches of snow for D.C.
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A second round of snow is heading toward Washington, D.C., and surrounding cities, where residents are still digging out after a record-setting blizzard.
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Neighborhood Yard Sale
One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure!
Saturday, February 27th
Any Historic Kenwood resident who wants to participate can set up at their own house
and their address will be listed on a flyer.
To cover the cost of advertising and signage,
each participant will be asked to pay a $5 fee in advance.
For more information or to participate, please send an email
with your name, address and phone number to one of the following:
(Subject Line - "Yard Sale")
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Historic Kenwood's
3rd Annual
Saturday, March 13, 2010
We are looking for artists and volunteers to participate in this fun, funky, family festival.
Click here for more details.
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Founder's Day
Save the Date!
Sunday, March 14th, 1-4 PM
All Historic Kenwood residents are invited to this annual neighborhood celebration
with free food, music, games and prizes.
We also need a few people to volunteer a few hours of their time to help
tend the grill, scoop ice cream, sell HKNA memberships/merchandise,
help with games or clean up the park.
If interested, please contact one of the following:
Sue at 37tudor@tampabay.rr.com
Carolyn at carolyn1005@hotmail.com
(Subject Line - "Founder's Day")
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Historic Kenwood
had a mural contest
The unveiling will be at 12:30 p.m. on March 14th. at the corner of 8th. Ave and 34th. St.
Please join us.
"What's Old Is New"
Help out your fellow Kenwoodians.
Donate your historical home items.
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BungalowFest
was a great success.
Thanks to all who participated.
Without you it could never have been possible.
Photos are uploaded.
Also, check out these links to a
blog done by someone who took the tour.
&
Craftsman House Gallery
2955 Central Ave.
for handling all our pre-sale tickets.
Also special thanks to this year's premier sponsor: Georgie's Alibi
3100 3rd Ave N
St Petersburg, FL 33713-7602
(727) 321-2112
Click on the ad above to check them out!
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 Historic Kenwood is located just west of downtown St. Petersburg and is one of a handful of our city's 109 neighborhoods listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Home to more than 2500 residents living in over 1100 single family homes, the neighborhood has one of the highest concentrations of bungalows in Florida. Many of the homes date from the 1920s, when the Arts and Crafts movement had reached its zenith in cities as diverse as San Diego, Denver, Chicago, and, of course, St. Petersburg.
Historic Kenwood’s architectural charm is not the only feature that makes our neighborhood such a special place. Our active Neighborhood Association raises funds for civic projects of all kinds, lobbies on behalf of historic preservation issues and generates money for a number of charitable needs. Among our civic accomplishments and neighborhood activities are:
Our beautiful Pavilion in Seminole Park (3rd Ave. North and 29th Street, Pictured above) was built with the dedicated work of HKNA's members - an impressive membership that continues to grow!
BungalowFest, an annual tour of homes celebrating the architectural richness of our community, Held the first Saturday in November, this is our main fundraiser for the year. Funds generated here help us support charitable activities and pay for neighborhood improvements, such as our custom street signs and corner plantings.
Easter Egg Hunt. Held the Saturday before Easter Sunday, neighborhood volunteers decorate the park and hide LOADs of surprise-filled plastic eggs for neighborhood kids to find. The HKNA Bunny presides over the festivities.
Art in the Park. New in 2007, this invitation-only art festival was a huge hit with shoppers and artists alike. For more information on the next Art in the Park, scheduled for March 14, 2009, please click here .
We're always seeking volunteers who can bring fresh ideas and good energy. Our meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the 1st Thursday of every month at The Hospice of the Florida Sun Coast, located at 3050 1st Ave. South (that's the SE corner of 31st St. and 1st Ave. S). Come get involved!
A Short History of Historic Kenwood
The housing in Historic Kenwood is typical of St. Petersburg development from the 1920s through the 1950s. While many styles are evident, from Frame Vernacular to Minimal Traditional, Colonial, Mediterranean and Ranch, bungalows of some sort (typically Craftsman) constitute over 50 percent of the homes.
St. Petersburg High School (1926), listed on the National Register of Historic Places, sits in the heart of Historic Kenwood along 5th Avenue North.
When the first housing survey was completed in 1995, during the process of applying for historic status, there were 1104 structures in Historic Kenwood. Interestingly, not all of these homes were built on their current sites. Approximately 170 bungalows were relocated to Historic Kenwood during the 1930's, helping to cement its bungalow identity.
As was the case with many inner city areas, the neighborhood fell into neglect beginning in the 1950s. Interstate 275 was built in the 1970s, forming Historic Kenwood's eastern boundary. U.S. 19 or 34th Street, the western boundary, became more commercial during this time. The traditional "mom and pop" businesses on the southern boundary along Central Avenue declined.
In the early 1990s urban pioneers began a neighborhood revival in both Historic Kenwood and the Grand Central District which continues full steam today, during which many beautiful restorations to these historic homes and businesses have been made. (See them in the Photo Gallery.) These efforts reached a milestone when Historic Kenwood received its historic status from the National Register on August 4, 2003.
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Wanted
Porch Party Host Home(s).
Hosting a Porch Party is fun and easy
and it's a great way to meet your neighbors ,
and make new friends.
For more information,
shoot us an e-mail.
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How about a
play date?
The new playground
is finished at
Seminole Park.
If you have
a child between
ages 0 thru 6
please contact
Stephanie at
to make plans.
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HKNA Officers:
President
Tim Martin
Vice-President
Bill Heyen
Secretary
Treasurer
Jeremiah Rohr
Board Members:
Justin Hammer
David Hollowell
Kate Egelston
Please send your
2010 annual membership fees
$15 single or $20 Couple
and/or any donations to:
HKNA
PO Box 15134
St. Petersburg
FL 33733-5134
Welcome Baskets
If you know of a new neighbor
moving into the neighborhood,
please contact Susan Rohr
to get them a welcome basket.
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