Post 14 Today
Today, American Legion Post 14 welcomes veterans, families, and neighbors at 1520 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704.
Open to the public, the Post brings people together for meals, games, live entertainment, and community events, with a canteen, kitchen, and hall rental space. The entrance and parking are behind the building.
Visit Post 14
American Legion Post 14 is a welcoming neighborhood gathering place for veterans, families, friends, and the St. Petersburg community. The Post is open to the public.
Eat & Gather
Canteen & Lounge
Stop in for a casual meal, a drink, or time with friends. The canteen offers bar food and rotating kitchen service, with dine-in and carryout available when the kitchen is open.
Check the events calendar for food nights and special gatherings.
Play & Watch
Game Room
Catch professional and college sports on televisions throughout the lounge and game room. Guests can also enjoy pool, darts, the jukebox, and a full-size shuffleboard table.
Relax Outside
Gated Patio
The outdoor patio connects to the game room and provides umbrella tables for guests who want to take their food and drinks outside.
Our Hospital Legacy
"In 1926, American Legion Post 14 established a crippled children's hospital at 2350 Lakeview (22nd) Avenue South. The two-story structure on 3.5 acres was the forerunner of today's All Children's Hospital, which is now located at 801 Sixth Street South. The effort was the first to rehabilitate Florida's crippled children and opened in 1927.
The original building had been a private residence, then a prohibition-era night spot called the "Green Cabin" (which was said to be owned by Johnny Torrio, a top henchman of gangster Al Capone), and then a citrus packing plant.
When the hospital opened, it had beds for 15 children. It expanded in 1936 and again in 1950, and in 1967 it moved to its present location with a new name, All Children's Hospital.
Post 14 has a seat on the board of directors for perpetuity."
- 1926 Legion Children's Hospital
- Post 14 - 1964
- Current Facility Since 1967
From the Archives
More From Our History
- 1926
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A legacy recognized by the hospital
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital names its 1926 Society for the year Post 14 members and local civic leaders organized community support for a hospital serving children affected by polio and other disabling illnesses.
Source: Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, The 1926 Society.
- 1976
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Florida senior baseball champions
The American Legion Department of Florida's baseball records list St. Petersburg Post 14 as the 1976 senior state champion.
Source: Department of Florida Baseball Manual, Past State Baseball Champions, printed page 4.
- 2019
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Celebrating a century
In July 2019, the Tampa Bay Times covered Post 14's 100th-anniversary celebration. Its report described the Post's hospital support, assistance to veterans, and place in neighborhood life.
Source: Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg American Legion post celebrates 100 years. The publisher may require a subscription.
- 2022
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Helping a neighboring community recover
Following Hurricane Ian, Post 14 was among t\e District 16 posts thanked for helping Post 136 provide a Thanksgiving meal for the Pine Island community. The American Legion documented that cooperation in its November 2022 coverage.
Source: The American Legion, Thanksgiving community relief coverage.