Encouraged by the Punta Gorda Historical Society, the City of Punta Gorda provided a site to which historic buildings could be moved and preserved. A project manager, Don Atwell, was assigned by the PGHS in 1997 for the park and the first building, the (Cigar Cottage), was moved to the Park in October 1999. Through the hard work and efforts of many volunteers, the History Park had its grand opening later in 1999. In the park you will find a parking area, and the El Palmetto Cigar Co. Cottage; The Trabue Lane Sales Office; the Quednau or Hindman House; the Calaboose and The Price House or Gilchrist Inn. A map detailing the layout is in the small green binder entitled: "Historic Houses and Buildings in Punta Gorda, FL."
