Tallahassee Downtown Walking Tour
Downtown Tallahassee
(Tour Length: ¾ mile; Approximate Time: 2 ½ Hrs.)
Downtown Tallahassee was laid out with a vision. William DuVal, Governor of the Florida Territory, planned this quarter square mile city with a grid if streets interspersed with public squares. The central square was site of the capitol; four other squares provided open green space. A 200-foot dirt clearing
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| The Capitol Complex - Tallahassee Florida |
surrounded the city to protect it from the Indian attack. Stores and offices lined Monroe Street from Park Avenue to Pensacola Street. Adams Street had Rascal Yard, the city Market.
After a devastating fire in 1843, the City required that new buildings along Monroe Street be constructed of brick. Rebuilding was quick, and downtown was transformed. Despite numerous fires and economic recessions over the following decades, this area remained the city’s commercial and civic center. After a period of decline, downtown is now being revitalized. Stroll the streets, enjoying the fine architecture, restaurants and specialty shops of historic Tallahassee.
Start your tour with a visit to the Tallahassee Visitor Center Gallery & Gift Shop @ 106 E. Jefferson Street, across the street from the Capitol; North Side.
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