On East Park Street at Main Street (State Road 559), on the right when traveling east on East Park Street.
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. . . . — — Map (db m93173) HM
On East Park Street at Bobby Green Plaza, on the right when traveling east on East Park Street.
The City of Auburndale was incorporated in 1911 and obtained a $60,000 bond in 1926 to construct a new city hall. Four proposed sites were presented as possible locations for the building until, after some indecisions, the City purchased a lot from . . . — — Map (db m93171) HM
On North Bartow Avenue south of West Polk Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . — — Map (db m93170) HM
On Ariana Avenue north of Newbern Circle, on the left when traveling north.
This 1925 American LaFrance fire engine with its polished wooden bed and steering wheel, rare Italian tires and black leather seat was delivered to the City of Auburndale on June 23, 1925 via freight train. The City's first fire engine stayed in . . . — — Map (db m93176) HM
On West Lake Avenue at Shelby Street, on the left when traveling south on West Lake Avenue.
Ephraim M. Baynard, born in South Carolina in 1861, arrived in Auburndale soon after its founding. By 1893, he owned one of the general stores in the community and acreage planted in citrus and tomatoes. As a highly successful grower, Baynard owned . . . — — Map (db m93193) HM
On Shelby Street at North Bartow Avenue (State Road 559), on the right when traveling north on Shelby Street.
Ephraim M. Baynard, born in South Carolina in 1861, arrived in Auburndale soon after its founding. By 1893, he owned one of the general stores in the community and acreage planted in citrus and tomatoes. As a highly successful grower, Baynard owned . . . — — Map (db m93194) HM
On North Bartow Avenue (State Road 559) at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North Bartow Avenue.
Nearly all of the early commercial buildings in Auburndale were constructed from wood. As a result, three fires destroyed the heart of Auburndale's business sector in 1912, 1913, and 1915. The fire of 1913 was magnified by a great explosion that . . . — — Map (db m93174) HM
On West Park Street, 0.1 miles north of Pilaklakaha Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Seaboard Air Line Rail and the Atlantic Coast Line Rail played a major role in the development of the City of Auburndale, intersecting each other in the City and bringing passengers and commerce from around the State and Country to central . . . — — Map (db m93175) HM
On Glen Abbey Road at K-Ville Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Glen Abbey Road.
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Through blurred eyes we find the strength and courage to soar beyond the moment. We look to the future knowing we can never forget the past.
God Bless America — — Map (db m216790) WM
