Auburndale in Polk County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

"Flatiron" Triangle Building

Circa 1912

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, December 24, 2014

1. "Flatiron" Triangle Building Circa 1912 Marker

Inscription. Because this building occupies a corner position on a triangular shaped lot, it has been historically referred to as the "flatiron" building, deriving its nickname from the triangular shaped electric clothing press irons popularized in the 1920's. Constructed around 1912, the building is one of the oldest Masonary Venacular commercial structures in Auburndale's historic business district. It is believed to be the only commercial structure to survive all three fires that destroyed the heart of Auburndale's business sector in 1912, 1913, and 1915. The building was originally constructed as the First State Bank of Auburndale, which opened for business in 1912 but failed in the 1930's under duress of the Great Depression. Auburndale's most well known early local photographer, Alice Kaszer, once operated a photo shop in the building. Other commercial occupants have included a furniture store, post office, restaurant and professional office.

Erected 2011 by City of Auburndale, Auburndale Community Redevelopment Agency, Auburndale Historic Preservation Commission, Centennial Celebration Committee.

Topics. This historical

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marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 28° 3.908′ N, 81° 47.329′ W. Marker is in Auburndale, Florida, in Polk County. It is at the intersection of East Park Street and Main Street (State Road 559), on the right when traveling east on East Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Main Street, Auburndale FL 33823, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Florida.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Patterson Retail Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Auburndale City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker);

"Flatiron" Triangle Building Marker on wall of building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, December 24, 2014

2. "Flatiron" Triangle Building Marker on wall of building

Bayard Retail Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Seaboard Air Line Rail Depot (about 500 feet away); Ephraim M. Baynard House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Ephraim M. Baynard House (approx. 0.2 miles away); City's First Fire Engine (approx. 0.3 miles away); September 11, 2001 Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburndale.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,265 times since then and 82 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.