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Pleasant Street Historic District

Gainesville, Florida • Alachua County

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About This Property

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The Pleasant Street Historic District in Gainesville, Florida, is a historically African American neighborhood. It features a collection of residential and commercial buildings that represent the development and cultural life of the Black community in Gainesville from the late 19th to the mid-20th century.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
77
Listed Date
4/20/1989
Other Names
N.w. 5th Avenue Historic District

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Ethnic Heritage; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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