Zephyrhills Depot Museum - Zephyrhills, FL
N 28° 13.799 W 082° 10.181
17R E 385234 N 3123233
Town depot was restored and became a museum documenting the local history.
Waymark Code: WM8R19
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2010
Views: 7
The 1927 Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot was purchased from CSX Railroad by the City of Zephyrhills and relocated 200 feet west of its original location in 1989. Restoration of the 2,700 square foot building began in 1997 with a grant from the State Department of Transportation. The Zephyrhills Depot Museum opened October 20, 1998 under the department of the library and is open 20 hours per week for the community's enjoyment.
The Museum emphasizes the history of trains and Zephyrhills. Four exhibit wings have been developed:
1. The Abbott Station Room for City history.
2. The Community Room for community history.
3. The Zephyrhills Alumni room for school memorabilia
4. The Depot Room to house artifacts from the original Depot and railroad memorabilia.
Museum Website: [Web Link]
Train ride provided?: no
Actual railroad cars or locomotives on display?: yes
Street Address: 39110 South Avenue Zephyrhills 33542
Theater?: no
Admission fee?: Not listed
Gift shop?: Not Listed
Café/restaurant?: Not Listed
Other features?: Not listed
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