Old Southeast
To quote the mayor’s web site: “The Old Southeast Neighborhood began in mid-1950 when C.A. Harvey and A.F. Freeman’s Bayboro Investment Co. bought the land east of 4th Street between 7th and 19th Avenues South around Booker and Salt Creeks as well as Bayboro Harbor. Mr. Henry built a home, what is now Bayboro Bed & Breakfast, and resided there while the company continued to develop the area. Another early resident, Judge Robert B. Lassing, donated waterfront land to the City in 1924, with the proviso that it and any structures on it are to be used only for park purposes. The City acquired additional land in 1926, 1944, and 1945 for the park. On January 8, 1942, Lassing Park was dedicated and has continued to provide solace, enjoyment and beauty to the neighborhood residents and visitors.”
Old SouthEast St. Petersburg History
Situated on the edge of the waterfront and Lassing Park, Old Southeast represents one of St. Petersburg’s premier historic neighborhoods. Old SouthEast is said commonly known as the neighborhood bounded by Tampa Bay, 16th Avenue, 22nd Avenue, and 4th Street.