Iron Block Building, Bradenton

Name: Iron Block Building
Address: Bradenton, United States

#22 among attractions in Bradenton

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The Iron Block Building, so named for the words Iron Block embossed high on its front facade is an historic two-story commercial building located at 530 12th Street West across from the Manatee County Courthouse in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida. The Iron Block Building was built in 1896 in the cast iron style of architecture by Dr. Charles Ballard. It originally housed Reed's Cash Store. The building would be moved from its original location at the southwest corner of Manatee Avenue and 12th Street West to its present location in 1921. It has been restored and according to A Guide to Florida's Historic Architecture features original "pressed metal facades on three sides." ()

Completed: 1896 (128 years ago)Coordinates: 27°29'41"N, 82°34'25"W

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Iron Block Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: LECOM Park, South Florida Museum, Twin Dolphin Marina, Bradenton Carnegie Library.

0.6 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Baseball, Sport venue
LECOM Park, Bradenton
17 min walk • LECOM Park is a baseball field located in Bradenton, Florida. It is the spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates and is named after a 15-year naming rights deal was signed with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, which has its main campus in Erie, Pennsylvania, and also a campus in Bradenton.
~1610 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
South Florida Museum, Bradenton
8 min walk • The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, located in Bradenton, Florida, is a natural history museum specializing in the history of Florida's gulf coast. It houses exhibits highlighting Florida history from the prehistoric to the present.
~1830 ftN
27°29'58"N • 82°34'19"W
Twin Dolphin Marina, Bradenton
9 min walk • Sailing, Park, Marina
~900 ftNW
Library
Bradenton Carnegie Library, Bradenton
5 min walk • The Bradenton Carnegie Library is a Carnegie library in Bradenton, Florida. It was founded in 1918, served as Bradenton's main library for 60 years, and now houses the Manatee County Historical Records Library. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
0.6 miNE
Square, Park, Piers and boardwalks
Bradenton Riverwalk, Bradenton
16 min walk • Bradenton Riverwalk is a 1.5-mile-long public green space located along the Manatee River in Bradenton, Florida, between Business US 41 and South Tamiami Trail. The five-acre park opened to the public on October 18, 2012 and features a skatepark, 400-seat amphitheater, playgrounds, and a splash pad.
0.4 miNE
27°29'52"N • 82°34'5"W
Manatee Performing Arts Center, Bradenton
11 min walk • Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
~400 ftN
Library
Manatee County Public Library, Bradenton
2 min walk • The Manatee County Public Library is a division of the Manatee County Neighborhood Services Department in Manatee County, Florida, United States. It has six branches.

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Which popular attractions are close to Iron Block Building?

Nearby attractions include Manatee County Public Library, Bradenton (2 min walk), Bradenton Carnegie Library, Bradenton (5 min walk), South Florida Museum, Bradenton (8 min walk), Twin Dolphin Marina, Bradenton (9 min walk).

How to get to Iron Block Building by public transport?

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Downtown Bradenton Transit Station (3 min walk)

Iron Block Building, Bradenton

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Bradenton plan & book

Iron Block Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

LECOM Park, Bradenton

South Florida Museum, Bradenton

Twin Dolphin Marina, Bradenton

Bradenton Carnegie Library, Bradenton

Bradenton Riverwalk, Bradenton

Manatee Performing Arts Center, Bradenton

Manatee County Public Library, Bradenton

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Iron Block Building?

How to get to Iron Block Building by public transport?