By the 1890's, just 5 years after the town’s incorporation, the Lakeland saw a high volume of train traffic passing through the depot per day. While other towns popped up and faded with the rising + setting sun, Lakeland’s remained active.
By 1893, the city of Lakeland and surrounding rail yards had become a well-known component for Florida’s shipping industry. One key part of this vibrant industry was the Winston & Bone Valley Railroad, which was, between 1910-1950, responsible for roughly 50% of the phosphate tonnage shipped in Florida. Unfortunately, nothing really remains of the original depot. Source: LAL Today
By 1893, the city of Lakeland and surrounding rail yards had become a well-known component for Florida’s shipping industry. One key part of this vibrant industry was the Winston & Bone Valley Railroad, which was, between 1910-1950, responsible for roughly 50% of the phosphate tonnage shipped in Florida. Unfortunately, nothing really remains of the original depot. Source: LAL Today
