Oviedo Train Depot
Dublin Core
Title
Oviedo Train Depot
Alternative Title
Oviedo Train Depot
Subject
Railroads--Florida
Oviedo (Fla.)
Description
The Oviedo Depot, originally located at 520 South Lake Jessup Avenue in Oviedo, Florida, in 2014. The depot was built in 1886 as part of Henry B. Plant's (1819-1899) railroad system. The Plant System ran from Jacksonville to Key West. The design of the depot was based on the design standards set by the Plant System. This standardized system for the Florida lines had three depot styles based on the population of the town or city it serviced. The Oviedo design was the small town wooden depot design, as opposed to the larger cities that had brick depots. The depot was later moved to its present location at 636 South Lake Jessup Road.
During World War II, the roof of the depot was used as guide for patrolling planes that flew out of Sanford Airport. Along with the depot, there was originally a red warehouse for the produce and a water tank used for the train engines. In the 1970s, the depot was sold to the Connolly family, which chose to preserve it from demolition. The depot now sits on the Connolly's property as a guesthouse and its exterior is fully restored.
During World War II, the roof of the depot was used as guide for patrolling planes that flew out of Sanford Airport. Along with the depot, there was originally a red warehouse for the produce and a water tank used for the train engines. In the 1970s, the depot was sold to the Connolly family, which chose to preserve it from demolition. The depot now sits on the Connolly's property as a guesthouse and its exterior is fully restored.
Creator
Smalls, Eric
Source
Original 5 x 4 inch color photographs by Eric Smalls, March 2014.
Contributor
Smalls, Eric
Is Format Of
Digital reproduction of original 5 x 4 inch color photographs by Eric Smalls, March 2014.
Is Part Of
Central Florida Railroad Depots Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
Format
image/jpg
Extent
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Medium
5 x 4 inch color photographs
Language
eng
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Oviedo Train Depot, Oviedo, Florida
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Geography Teacher
Provenance
Originally created and owned by Eric Smalls.
Rights Holder
Courtesy of Glenda Connolly and Desta Horner of the Oviedo Historical Society.
Copyright to this resource is held by the Eric Smalls and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.
Contributing Project
Dr. Connie L. Lester's American Economic History Undergraduate Class, Spring 2014
Curator
Smalls, Eric
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
Source Repository
External Reference
Mulligan, Michael. Railroad Depots of Central Florida. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Pub, 2008.
Turner, Gregg M. A Journey into Florida Railroad History. Gainesville: University Press of Florida, 2008.
Turner, Gregg M. A Short History of Florida Railroads. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Pub, 2003.
Hensley, Donald R., Jr. "THE SOUTH FLORIDA RAILROAD: Part I Early Construction." http://taplines.net/southflorida/southflorida.
Hensley, Donald R., Jr. "THE SOUTH FLORIDA RAILROAD: Part II The Race to Tampa." http://taplines.net/southflorida/southflorida2.
Murdock, R. Ken. Outline History of Central Florida Railroads. Winter Garden, Fla: Central Florida Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, 1997.
"RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 25: The Railways of Central Florida." RICHES of Central Florida. https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/items/show/2477.
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Citation
Smalls, Eric, “Oviedo Train Depot,” RICHES, accessed November 24, 2024, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/5100.