the florida governor's mansion (also called the people's house of florida) is a historic u.s. residence and is the official residence of the governor of florida and the state's first family. it is located at 700 north adams street, tallahassee, florida. it has been the residence of every governor of the state since thomas leroy collins in 1956. in july 2006, it was added to the u.s. national register of historic places.