A History of Floral City, Florida
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Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 1971 |
Genre | : Floral City (Fla.) |
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Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 1971 |
Genre | : Floral City (Fla.) |
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Author | : Tom Ritchie |
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Total Pages | : 105 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Citrus County (Fla.) |
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Author | : Tom Ritchie |
Publisher | : Arcadia Library Editions |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 2012-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781531663506 |
Established in 1883, Floral City is one of the oldest communities in Citrus County. Today, it is the only surviving town in the county's southeastern quadrant and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its appearance today is deceiving, however, because this tiny, quiet, laid-back village was once a sprawling, dynamic town. Floral City grew as the main commercial center of Citrus County during the Florida hard-rock phosphate boom of the early 20th century and was known for its beautiful homes, commerce, and state-of-the-art technology, including electricity and telephone service. With a population of nearly 10,000 people in 1914, it was one of the largest towns in Florida until the phosphate industry collapsed as World War I disrupted exports to Europe. Floral City never recovered economically and reverted to its original small-town ambience.
Author | : Lynn M. Homan |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780738506791 |
Located on Florida's Gulf Coast, Citrus County boasts a rich and diverse landscape, where modern amenities are found side by side the traces of "old Florida" that remain. Opportunities to experience the natural beauty of "the real Florida" are plentiful, and the singular history of the region, including the prehistoric creatures, native cultures, and early settlers who called the region home, is accessible in the county's wide variety of historic sites and public resources. From the countless disappointments of Spanish conquistadors searching for riches in the region to the establishment of Fort Cooper during the Second Seminole War, from the hardy pioneers who carved an existence from the Florida wilderness to the thousands of others who took part in the boom-and-bust of industry, the unique story of Citrus County continues to unfold. Today, newcomers to the area find homes in the county's planned communities, while vacationers are drawn to "Mother Nature's Theme Park." Restored and preserved for future generations, significant historic structures such as the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum are receiving new life and the county's past is becoming recognized as a vital treasure.
Author | : Bob Metz |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 82 |
Release | : 2018-10-06 |
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ISBN | : 9781725727045 |
The Duval House is considered to be the oldest surviving residential building in Citrus County, Florida. The home is within the National Floral City Historic District.Written by Bob Metz, who was one of four generations Of the Metz family who lived in the home. Bob's writing voice and illustrations give a vivid picture of life in the early days of Floral City."The purpose of this book is to give people some firsthand information, and a feeling of how it was to have lived in the Duval House prior to World War II. All these stories are true and accurate to the best of my remembering. Forever, Bob Metz"
Author | : Tom Ritchie |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0738593788 |
Tiny and quiet today, Floral City's past was as a commercial center of the phosphate industry during the boom of the early 20th century. Established in 1883, Floral City is one of the oldest communities in Citrus County. Today, it is the only surviving town in the county's southeastern quadrant and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its appearance today is deceiving, however, because this tiny, quiet, laid-back village was once a sprawling, dynamic town. Floral City grew as the main commercial center of Citrus County during the Florida hard-rock phosphate boom of the early 20th century and was known for its beautiful homes, commerce, and state-of-the-art technology, including electricity and telephone service. With a population of nearly 10,000 people in 1914, it was one of the largest towns in Florida until the phosphate industry collapsed as World War I disrupted exports to Europe. Floral City never recovered economically and reverted to its original small-town ambience.
Author | : William Wilbanks |
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Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Police |
ISBN | : 5631140705 |
The stories of 117 officers, from the years 1840 through 1925, who were killed in the line of duty.
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Total Pages | : 98 |
Release | : 1997-11 |
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Old-House Journal is the original magazine devoted to restoring and preserving old houses. For more than 35 years, our mission has been to help old-house owners repair, restore, update, and decorate buildings of every age and architectural style. Each issue explores hands-on restoration techniques, practical architectural guidelines, historical overviews, and homeowner stories--all in a trusted, authoritative voice.
Author | : East Hillsborough Historical Society |
Publisher | : Arcadia Library Editions |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 2005-02 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781531611897 |
Local legend says that Henry B. Plant never came to Plant City, Florida, the town named for him. That may be true; however, he played a significant role in the development of the city. In the mid-1880s, he extended his South Florida Railroad through Plant City, providing a means for growth and prosperity. Plant City was incorporated in 1885 in Hillsborough County. The original community settlement, known as Shiloh, was north of the current town center. A walk through historic Shiloh Cemetery is a walk through the history of Plant City, with granite markers dating as far back as 1841. There you will find the names of the founding families: Branch, Collins, Cone, Evers, Howell, Hancock, Hawthorne, Knight, Merrin, Wilder, and Wheeler.
Author | : Bruce Hunt |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 305 |
Release | : 2021-11-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1683342607 |
This new edition of Bruce Hunt's popular guide reveals the real, old-time Florida still to be found on the back roads of the Sunshine state in little towns that lure you in with their quaintness and keep you there for a spell with their friendly occupants. The towns featured all have a population of less than 10,000. There is an introduction with each town’s history. Included are museums, galleries, antiques shops, local eateries, local fishing holes, and unusual and endearing local characters. This travelogue and guidebook lets you experience the flavor of Florida's back-road burgs and provides directions, addresses, phone numbers, and websites.