Info For Neighbors

VARIOUS NUMBERED ITEMS OF INTEREST,

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1. HURRICANE PREPEREDNESS

THEY SELDOM HAPPEN HERE, BUT...

The last major hurricane to hit St. Petersburg directly was an unnamed category 4 storm in 1946. But even lesser hurricanes and tropical storms can create problems. Fortunately, Historic Kenwood is well situated away from the water and is not in an evacuation zone. But we do have lots of trees in our neighborhood, and nearly every home and garden contains objects that can turn into missiles in high wind. Advance preparation is the best way to minimize damage and loss in the event of a hurricane.

City of St. Petersburg Hurricane Information - This website offers a wealth of information including what you can do to protect yourself, your pets and your property, and what services the city and state provide, and more.

Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season - A document prepared by Kenwood resident Paul Dickens. This gives instructions with photos, showing how to reinforce your roof/attic, protect windows and vents, and strap down fences.

2. REFERRALS

HKNA has developed it's own list of service providers that have been used/tested and recommended by some of it's residents. Some, but not all of these businesses are located in the neigborhood. Please support these businesses, but also read the disclamer and always use your best business practices whenever hiring someone to do work for you or on your home.

3. THINKING ABOUT RAISING BACKYARD CHICKENS?

The city of St. Petersburg allows homeowners to raise up to 5 chickens(no roosters) in a coop/pen. Several neighbors already have done this and have fresh eggs every day. To see a presentation developed by Eric & Anna, two of our Historic Kenwood residents, on this backyard practice, click here.  Another good resource is: www.BackyardChickens.com

4. MY HOME'S HISTORY

If you are interested in researching your home's history. Here is a pamphlet from the city of St. Pete that will help guide you thru this process.

5. NATIONAL REGISTRY OF HISTORIC PLACES

Historic Kenwood is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The city of St. Pete has created this pamphlet to describe just what that means.

6. LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT

Historic Kenwood is NOT listed as a local historic district. The city has created this pamphlet to describe just what that would mean.

7. OLD HOUSE PLANS

Many of our older homes were kit homes. These houses were built on site, but were bought as a kit with all the plans and materials coming from one source at the same time. Sears and Aladdin were two of the most famous. To look at some of these house plans, maybe even finding yours, click here.

8. CRAFTSMAN HOUSE BUILDING IS A HISTORIC LANDMARK

The Craftsman House, located at 2955 Central Ave. is a retail art gallery, cafe and onsite pottery studio, but the building itself has a long history that includes a local historic designation by the city of St. Petersburg in 1994. To read about the history of this great example of a craftsman bungalow, click here.

9. Old House Information

Looking for information on bungalows, fireplaces, historic colors, home history, wallpapers, or just on living in an old house, try Classic Bungalows.

10. Leaf Blowers

Did you know it is illegal to blow leaves in the street? Click here for the city's rules.

11. Protecting your home from varmInts.

Many small critters may find there way into your home. For tips on protecting your home, click here. 

12. Parking Regulations.

To check the rules fior parking in the neighborhood and the rest of the city, click here. If you have a neighbor parking in his yard, leave a copy of the rules or this flyer we made for HKNA.