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Green-Richman Arcade

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Green Richman Arcade
Green Richman Arcade

The Green-Richman Arcade (also known as the Parsley and Stone Arcade) is a historic site in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is located at 689 Central Avenue. On January 30, 1998, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

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Green-Richman Arcade
Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg

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Green-Richman Arcade

Central Avenue 689
33701 Saint Petersburg
Florida, United States
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