Punta Gorda History Center

Punta Gorda History Center The Punta Gorda History Center is an archive, research and education center focused on the past of Punta Gorda and its surrounding area.

The Punta Gorda History Center at 512 E. Grace Street serves as an archive, depository, information and educational resource for Punta Gorda, one of the oldest communities in Florida. Volunteers to help with preservation and educational activities are needed. Contact us at 941-916-8800 or [email protected].

Gilchrist Bridge completed 50 years ago this month dedicated July 1976. Photo shows it under construction.
08/30/2026

Gilchrist Bridge completed 50 years ago this month dedicated July 1976. Photo shows it under construction.

The elementary school in Punta Gorda, also called the "Little School," burned down in 1958. It was erected in 1910.
08/26/2026

The elementary school in Punta Gorda, also called the "Little School," burned down in 1958. It was erected in 1910.

This week’s Now and Then
08/26/2026

This week’s Now and Then

King Furniture fire on August 31, 1971
08/19/2026

King Furniture fire on August 31, 1971

Now and Then….Where the Isles Yacht Club is today
08/15/2026

Now and Then….Where the Isles Yacht Club is today

Firefighter hats for everyone! Fred King, Mayor, is on the left; Jetson Smith, Fire Chief, is on the right.
08/14/2026

Firefighter hats for everyone! Fred King, Mayor, is on the left; Jetson Smith, Fire Chief, is on the right.

This is our 1953 volunteer fire department!From left to right, back row: Joe Smith, Vic Desguin, George Hill, Chief Henr...
08/06/2026

This is our 1953 volunteer fire department!

From left to right, back row: Joe Smith, Vic Desguin, George Hill, Chief Henry Koon, Sam McCullough, Earl Davis, Curtis McConnell
From left to right, front row: John Clement, Robert Barley, Ed Hendrickson Jr., Harry Mack, Bud Ritter, Bob Hendrickson, Cliff Daniels

"Dressed up at the Woman's Club." Do you recognize any of these young men?
07/31/2026

"Dressed up at the Woman's Club." Do you recognize any of these young men?

Three stylish young ladies standing alongside Marion Avenue in Punta Gorda.
07/22/2026

Three stylish young ladies standing alongside Marion Avenue in Punta Gorda.

This week’s column is on the Tower Bar - once a familiar landmark on 17 near Riverside Dr.
07/18/2026

This week’s column is on the Tower Bar - once a familiar landmark on 17 near Riverside Dr.

Address

512 E Grace Street
Punta Gorda, FL
33950

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

(941) 916-8800

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