Atlantic Coast Line - Railroad Depot - Lake Wales, Florida, USA. - Train Stations/Depots on Waymarking.com

Lake Wales Atlantic Coast Line Depot - Listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

The depot was established in 1928 by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad It was the second station built in Lake Wales since the coming of the railroad in 1911. It continued to operate for several decades as a functioning railroad depot for freight & passengers.

In 1978, the depot was dedicated as the Lake Wales Depot Museum, housing the local history of the Railroad Depot and the City of Lake Wales.

"Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center (The Depot)
Housed in a restored 1928 Atlantic Coast Line Railroad depot, the Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center serves as the city’s primary resource for the collection, conservation, exhibition, and study of materials relating to the history of Lake Wales.
The museum contains railroad memorabilia and a variety of historical items recalling the early days of Lake Wales, including photographs, newspapers, and items from the area’s first industries.

Three railroad cars are located on the south side of the pink Depot. They include a renovated 1926 Seaboard Airline red caboose, a 1944 diesel engine and a 1916 Pullman car. The museum has various exhibits throughout the year, as well as examples of the award-winning art from the Lake Wales Art Show. A gift shop offers unique gifts at reasonable prices.

Located at 325 S. Scenic Hwy. (U.S. Alt. 27), the Depot Museum and Cultural Center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is closed on Sunday and on national holidays.
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Street address:
325 S. Scenic Hwy
Lake Wales, FL USA
33823


Relevant historical Web Sites: (visit link) & (visit link) & (visit link) & (visit link)

Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center serves as the city’s primary resource for the collection, conservation, exhibition, and study of materials relating to the history of Lake Wales. What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Haines City to Sebring Line of The Atlantic Coast Railroad. Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]

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