Office
Historical Charlotte Habour
Punta Gorda was
incorporated in 1887.
Transportation industries propelled initial growth. The railroads rolled into the area in the late 1800s, and they brought with them land developers and, eventually, wealthy vacationers.These visitors often stayed at the posh Hotel Punta Gorda for months at a time during the winter, fishing for tarpon, a sport said to be invented in Boca Grande Pass; boating and hunting.
The historic resort unfortunately burned down in 1959, but other buildings from the time period remain on view.
Punta Gorda History Park preserves structures significant to the city’s development and the collection tells the story of pioneer life through architecture. The buildings relocated to date include an 1886 cottage that originally served as an office for Punta Gorda founder Col. Isaac Trabue; a Cuban cigar worker’s home from 1890; and a 1914 house-turned-inn. The inn is slated to be converted into a museum, giving it a third lease on life.
Transportation industries propelled initial growth. The railroads rolled into the area in the late 1800s, and they brought with them land developers and, eventually, wealthy vacationers.These visitors often stayed at the posh Hotel Punta Gorda for months at a time during the winter, fishing for tarpon, a sport said to be invented in Boca Grande Pass; boating and hunting.
The historic resort unfortunately burned down in 1959, but other buildings from the time period remain on view.
Punta Gorda History Park preserves structures significant to the city’s development and the collection tells the story of pioneer life through architecture. The buildings relocated to date include an 1886 cottage that originally served as an office for Punta Gorda founder Col. Isaac Trabue; a Cuban cigar worker’s home from 1890; and a 1914 house-turned-inn. The inn is slated to be converted into a museum, giving it a third lease on life.
