History: The tracks fr this train station were built in the late 1800’s. But there was no station here. Passengers had to “whistle stop” the train so it would stop to pick them up until Florida pioneer Henry Flagler built a stopping place in 1903 by the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC). It served as a transportation hub, connecting Vero Beach to other parts of Florida and beyond through the railway system.
For the next 65 years, this was a terminal not only for passengers, but also for the abundant citrus crops produced nearby. But by '68, of course, travelers were coming to Florida by automobile and by plane.
The depot features a Mediterranean Revival architectural style, once a wooden building, it today has a wood & stucco exterior, and the design reflects the influence of the Mediterranean architecture that was popular in Florida during the early 20th century. Today it is a museum.
Read more: Visit Florida
For the next 65 years, this was a terminal not only for passengers, but also for the abundant citrus crops produced nearby. But by '68, of course, travelers were coming to Florida by automobile and by plane.
The depot features a Mediterranean Revival architectural style, once a wooden building, it today has a wood & stucco exterior, and the design reflects the influence of the Mediterranean architecture that was popular in Florida during the early 20th century. Today it is a museum.
Read more: Visit Florida
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