Historic Landmarks

Some Historic New Port Richey Landmarks

Name: The Hacienda - 1927
Location: 5621 Main Street
Historical Significance: Home-away-from-home for visiting luminaries: film stars, writers, sports figures, and more. Learn more at www.haciendahotelnpr.com. 

Name: Sims Park - 1916
Location: Bank Street and Circle Boulevard
Historical Significance: First known as Enchantment Park until deeded to the City by George Sims, it's the center of community activity, with special events and festivals throughout the year.

Name: Richey Suncoast Theatre - 1926
Location: 6237 Grand Boulevard
Historical Significance: Originally the Thomas Meighan Theatre, it now houses live theater productions year-round. Learn more at www.richeysuncoasttheatre.com. 

Name: The West Pasco Historical Society - 1915
Location: 6431 Circle Boulevard
Historical Significance: Originally the two-room Seven Springs Schoolhouse from about 1915 to 1925, this historic building now houses a museum and library. Learn more at www.westpascomuseum.org.

Name: Our Lady Queen of Peace Church - 1919
Location: 6431 Circle Boulevard
Historical Significance: New Port Richey's first Catholic church, barely seating 100 parishioners. Now owned by the City and moved to Sims Park, Peace Hall hosts weddings and special events.

Name: Pasco Building - 1921
Location: 6236 Grand Boulevard
Historical Significance: This office and retail building is distinctive for its multi-sided copper cupola.

Name: Sims Land Office - 1916
Location: 5728 Main Street
Historical Significance: Constructed of sandstone brick, this building was the office of City benefactor George R. Sims.

Name: Arcade Building - 1927
Location: 5805 Main Street
Historical Significance: Featuring a charming courtyard and fountain, this building houses offices and shops.

Name: Chasco Inn - 1926
Location: 5743 Main Street
Historical Significance: Now retail space, this building still sports its distinctive pierced/arched roof detail.