Historic homes + Lakeland go together like biscuits and gravy, in case you haven’t heard. And, Lakeland is so full of these renowned residences, that the Historic Dixieland Neighborhood Association has started the Dixieland Century Homes Project. You may have heard of a similar project related to Lake Morton Century Homes, which you can find here.
The project was set in motion to highlight homes/buildings in the area that date back at least 100 years in the suburb of, you guessed it, Dixieland. This ‘burb is nestled just south of Downtown and encompasses most of Lake Hunter with buildings that have truly stood the test of time. Most of which, dawn the timeless “bungalow” style that adorned many streets from the 1910s + 1920s of the 20th century.
The Association has verified 37 homes in the area that meet the criteria – with only a couple of homes officially recognized like 304 Hillcrest St., which was the first to be recognized during a special ceremony.
The home was built somewhere between 1913-1915 and is unique in its build as it boasts a second story, where other bungalows of the same style only house a single story. The home was presented with a bronze marker to signify the home’s induction into the project.
The current process of verifying homes into the project has been incredibly taxing as record-keeping 100 years ago is nothing like it is today with historians using old fire insurance maps, directories, and any other documents that they can find.
Residents can “Add your home” on the project’s website, where a brief questionnaire is required with the information needed to verify the validity of the age of the home/building being added.
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