Greektown Historic District — Attraction in Tarpon Springs

This is a very nice area to amble about, shop, or grab a bite.👍

GREEKTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT

In 2014, Tarpon Springs' Greektown was listed as a Historic District and Traditional Cultural Property on the National Register of Historic Places for its unique ethnic heritage and maritime character. Greektown is bounded by the Anclote River on the north, Tarpon Avenue and Spring Bayou on the south. Hibiscus Street and Pinellas Avenue on the east. and Roosevelt and Grand Boulevards on the west. In the early 20th century, Greek immigrants greatly expanded and changed Florida's sponge industry. In the late 19th century. black and white Americans, Bahamians, and Conchs worked in Tarpon Springs' new sponge industry. In 1905, Greeks introduced sponge diving technology to Tarpon Springs. Crews from the Dodecanese islands of Kalymnos, Halki, and Symi, and the Saronic Gulf islands of Aegina and Hydra learned about opportunities and by the end of the year, 500 men arrived. Within a few years, 100 sponge boats and up to 1,000 Greeks worked in Florida waters or related maritime businesses. Using both deep-sea diving and hooking techniques on boats with sails and engines, they revolutionized the business. Sponges were Florida's most lucrative sea product. and the town became the largest sponge port in the country. (Continued on other side)

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A FLORIDA HERITAGE SITE SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, PINELLAS COUNTY. AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT...

We thoroughly enjoyed walking around the Greektown Historic District. They have dozens of gift and clothing stores and an abundance of really good Greek restaurants, all in one area. The water, boats and atmosphere are just lovely and the Greek music playing on the streets is a...

Tourist trap!! Very overpriced junky stuff for sale. Tour operators yelling at you in the street to join their expensive boat tours. One visit...