The Overtown Historic District (also known as Black Bottom) is a
U.S.
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historic district
A historic district or heritage district is a section of a city which contains older buildings considered valuable for historical or architectural reasons. In some countries or jurisdictions, historic districts receive legal protection from c ...
(designated as such on July 19, 2002) located in
Sarasota
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,
Florida
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. The district runs roughly along Central and Cohen Avenues, between 9th and 4th Streets. It contains 25 historic buildings.
References
External links
Sarasota County listingsa
National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places in Sarasota County, Florida
Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Florida
Buildings and structures in Sarasota, Florida
Neighborhoods in Sarasota, Florida
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