Auburndale in Polk County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Bayard Retail Building
Circa 1926
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, December 24, 2014
1. Bayard Retail Building Circa 1926 Marker
Inscription.
Bayard Retail Building. Circa 1926. Ephraim M. Baynard built several commercial buildings and at least two residences in the City of Auburndale. Following a great fire in 1915 that destroyed the business district of Auburndale, Baynard eventually rebuilt his commercial building located on East Park Street in 1926. An addition to the original building was constructed in 1932. The name "Baynard" appears on the cornice of the building in reference to its original owner. Over many years, ornamental details have been added to the building on an attempt to impart a Mediterranean Revival style. The building has been home to professional offices, restaurants, local retail and service businesses. The Park Movie Theater was the first commercially operated motion picture establishment in Auburndale making its home in the Baynard Retail Building.
Ephraim M. Baynard built several commercial buildings and at least two residences in the City of Auburndale. Following a great fire in 1915 that destroyed the business district of Auburndale, Baynard eventually rebuilt his commercial building located on East Park Street in 1926. An addition to the original building was constructed in 1932. The name "Baynard" appears on the cornice of the building in reference to its original owner. Over many years, ornamental details have been added to the building on an attempt to impart a Mediterranean Revival style. The building has been home to professional offices, restaurants, local retail and service businesses. The Park Movie Theater was the first commercially operated motion picture establishment in Auburndale making its home in the Baynard Retail Building.
Erected 2011 by City of Auburndale, Auburndale Community Redevelopment Agency, Auburndale Historic Preservation Commission, Centennial Celebration Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 28° 3.961′ N, 81° 47.274′ W. Marker is in Auburndale, Florida, in Polk County. Marker is on North Bartow Avenue south of West Polk Avenue, on the right when traveling
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north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 E Park St, Auburndale FL 33823, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Bayard Retail Building Circa 1926 Marker seen mounted on front of building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 387 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.