In
December 1997 a Visitor’s Center/Railroad Museum/mini theatre was opened in
the restored Historic Plant City Depot (built 1909). The Raymond M. Myers Museum
is an interpretative type museum, which primarily depicts railroad history in
word and pictures. Here the visitor can learn in detail about Henry Bradley
Plant (for whom the City was named in 1885), Florida’s railroads, and other
railroad facts. Also for viewing is a replica ticket/telegraph office of the
1900-1950 era and an HO layout depicting Plant City at that time. A historian
once said, “What happened yesterday and what happened today really did occur
– it only becomes history if it is written down or a picture is taken to make
it a record”.
Historic Plant City Depot is at 102
North Palmer Street in Historic Downtown Plant City. The Historic Plant City Depot
operated by volunteers and is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with extended hours for special downtown
events. (813) 719-6989 |
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