Arcadia, Florida Atlantic Coast Line Station

Arcadia, Florida Rail Road Station 10/8/2021

Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station Arcadia, Fl 10/9/2021

Arcadia, Florida Atlantic Coast Line Railroad 10/8/2021

Arcadia, Florida Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station 10/8/2021  Front Entrance

Arcadia, Florida Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station 10/8/2021  Rear Entrance

Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station Arcadia, Fl Side 10/8/2021

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Arcadia, Florida Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station 10/8/2021

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Train Signal

     The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station in Arcadia was opened in 1911. It served passengers until April, 1971.  The rails leading to and exiting from the station were removed in 1980.

     In the 1980’s, the station was renovated at a cost of $250,000 by developer Lee Stevenson. It currently  has many retail spaces, lawyer offices, and insurance agencies.  At one time, there was a small history museum.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida Seaboard Airline Rail Road Station

Seaboard Airline Railroad Station Fort Lauderdale, Florida

     The original station was built in 1927 for the Seaboard Airline Railroad.  It replaced a temporary structure built in 1926.   The 1927 building was designed by Gustav Maass of the Palm Beach Architectural Firm of  Harvey and Clarke.   The style was Mediterranean Revival.  Station is currently used by Amtrak and Tri Rail Commuter.

   Currently, there is a waiting room on the north end of the building.  The baggage room is in the middle of the building.  The south end is a freight room.

Seaboard Airline Railroad Station Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida Seaboard Airline Rail Road Station

Ocala Union Station

     Ocala Union Station is located at 531 NE First Avenue, Ocala Florida.  It was built in 1917 as a joint effort of the Seaboard Airline Railroad and the Atlantic Coast Line. Prior to this, each one of the railroads had their own terminals in Ocala. The station served Amtrak until 2004.

Ocala Seaboard Airline Railroad Station prior to Union Station

     The station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on 12/22/1997.

SAL Station Ocala

    The station was renovated in 1998.  The station is currently served by Greyhound Bus and regional buses.

Union Station Sign

Recent photo of Union Station

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West Palm Beach, Florida Seaboard Airline Railroad

West Palm Beach, Florida Seaboard Airline Railroad Station

     The West Palm Beach Seaboard Airline Railroad Station is located at 203–209 Tamarind Avenue.  It officially opened on January,1925.  The architects were Harvey and Clarke of Palm Beach. The building style is Mediterranean Revival.

     The station was served by the Orange Blossom Special until 1953.  It was served by the Silver Meteor beginning in 1939.  Currently, it is served by Amtrak and Tri Rail Commuter. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on 6/19/1973.

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     The station was purchased by the City of West Palm Beach in 1988. They planned a restoration project for 4.3 million. They hired the architect firm of Oliver Glisten and Partners for the project.

     Elements of the project included restoration of ornamental cast stone elements, exterior masonry, doors, windows,iron and tile works.  The red tile roof was replaced.  The electrical, lighting, plumbing, heating and AC were updated. The station was rededicated in April, 1991. In 2012 the city replaced the surrounding side walks.

    Currently, the station services Amtrak and Tri Rail Commuter Line.

Post Card Seaboard Airline Railroad Station West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach Seaboard Airline Railroad Station

Deerfield Beach Station AKA Old Deerfield Beach Seaboard Airline Station

Historic Sign

    Deerfield Beach Station is located at 1300 W. Hillsboro Boulevard.  It was built in 1926.  The style is Mediterranean Revival with arched entryways, arcades.  There is a barrel tiled roof. It has 2 platforms.   It also currently houses the South Florida Railway Museum.  It was listed on.the National Register of Historic Places on April 5, 1990.

Deerfield Beach Station

Seaboard Airline Railroad Station Auburndale, Florida

     The Seaboard Airline Railroad Station in Auburndale, FL is one of two stations that were present in this  City.  It was built in 1927. It is a Mediterranean Revival style building with a masonry vernacular.   Architect was L. Phillips Clarke.   It was originally located at the corner of Pilaklakaha  Avenue and Pearl Street. The station closed in 1993.   The city purchased the station with the goal to use it as a municipal building.  The building was relocated to the former site of the Atlantic Coastal Line Station.  It has been used as a municipal building since 2002

Historic Sign

Old Photo Auburndale, Florida

Seaboard Airline Railroad, Auburndale, Fl.


Seaboard Airline Railroad Auburdale,Fl


Seaboard Airline Railroad Station Auburndale, Fl.


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Apopka Seaboard Airline Railroad

   The first station was a brick building built in 1887 to service the Tavares, Orlando and Gulf Railroad.  This was as destroyed by a tornado in 1918.   This was replaced by a wooden structure in the same year. It too serviced the Tavares, Orlando and Gulf Railroad. The line was eventually acquired by the Seaboard Airline Railroad.

Apopka Seaboard Airline Railroad Depot

    The Seaboard Airline Railroad Terminal was constructed of pine wood. There was a freight bay and two passenger areas.  It was located at 36 East Station Street in Apopka.  The line was used for freight and increasing passenger service.    The passenger service waned in the 1930’s.  A bus route to larger terminals was established.  At one time the depot was used for storage by a nearby meat market. It was renovated and used as a warehouse.  It was listed on the National register of Historic Places on March 15, 1993.

Apopka Seaboard Airline Railroad Terminal