Historic Uptown is primarily a residential neighborhood with neighborhood-scale business districts and has a very close proximity to Downtown St. Petersburg, additional lot available- see MLS Number U8021661 a thriving urban and festival rich center. North-south thoroughfares 4th Street, 9th Street/M. L. King Street and 16th Street and east-west thoroughfares 5th Avenue and 9th Avenue form distinct neighborhood boundaries making it easy to shop, walk to restaurants, bike and dog walk with its close proximity to bike paths and parks. Development in Historic Uptown dates back to the turn of the 20th century in the early days of the City of St. Petersburg designated a U.S. Historic District on September 29, 2003 one 5 famous U.S. Historic Districts in St. Petersburg. St. Anthony's Hospital is the neighborhood's largest employer and is an active member of the community. Surrounding neighborhoods, such as Historic Old Northeast, also contribute to Historic Uptown's stability and desirability. Drive through and appreciate the sociocultural diversity, folks enjoying their porches and the dogs on leashes headed to Historic Round Lake with Gazebos, benches and a pretty fountain welcoming the entrance to this piece of living history!