More Photos of Ocala Marion County Historical Buildings

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Here are some more photos and a brief history of some more of the great historic buildings in the Ocala Marion County area.

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Historic Ritz Apartments in Ocala Ocala. Ritz Apartments. 1205 E. Silver Springs Blvd. 1925. Mediterranean Revival. Frederick T. Uezzell, architect. 4 - 2 and a half story buildings connected by a 1-story wing. Masonry, stuccoed, balconies with wrought-iron rails. The apartments introduced a new architectural style to Ocala during the Florida land boom; one of the first apartment complexes in the city. Private. N.R. 1986.
 

Historic E.C. Smith House in OcalaOcala. E.C. Smith House. 507 NE 8th Ave. 1894. Queen Anne Revival. 2 stories. Excellent example of this architectural style. House has been owned by only 2 families since constructed. Private. N.R. 1990.
 

Historic T.R. Ayer House in OklawahaOklawaha. T.R. Ayer House. 11885 SE 128th Place. c. 1885. Queen Anne Revival. 2 and a half stories. Best example of Queen Anne Revival in rural Marion County. Located along the north side of Lake Weir, it is one of a number of surviving homes of early citrus grove owners. Private. N.R. 1993.
 

Historic General Robert Bullock House in Oklawaha Oklawaha. General Robert Bullock House. SE 119th Ct. 1885. Vernacular with Classical elements. 2 stories. An excellent example of a Vernacular building with many Classical elements. Located on Lake Weir, a site for many fine homes of early citrus growers in the county. Private. N.R. 1993.
 

Historic Alfred Ayer House in OklawahaVicinity of Oklawaha. Alfred Ayer House. on U.S. 441A. c. 1885. Frame Vernacular with Classical Revival elements. 2 stories. Excellent example of Classical Revival style as applied to a simple vernacular form. Original owner was one of the pioneer citrus growers in the county. Private. N.R. 1993.
 

Historic Orange Springs Methodist Episcopal Church Orange Springs. Orange Springs Methodist Episcopal Church and Cemetery. S.R. 315 and Church St. c. 1852, 1867. Frame Vernacular. Only structure remaining from town's earliest period. Oldest extant church in Marion County. Local materials used. Private. N.R. 1988.
 

Historic James Townsend House in Orange SpringsOrange Springs. James W Townsend House. NW corner of Main and Spring Sts. 1912. Frame Vernacular. Owner was instrumental in developing the turpentine industry in central Florida during the latter part of the last century. Owner was also a banker, rancher, and grove owner. Private. N.R. 1988.