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Zephyrhills Train Depot

3/31/2023

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The station was built in 1927 by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad as a stop on their passenger and freight line between Tampa and Jacksonville. The station served as an important transportation hub for the area. In the early 20th century, Zephyrhills was a popular winter destination for tourists seeking the area's mild climate and therapeutic mineral springs playing a key role in the development of the town's tourism industry.

The depot is a typical example of a small town railroad station, with a waiting room, ticket office, and freight room. It was designed in a Mediterranean Revival style, with stucco walls, red tile roof, and a central tower with a clock. The interior of the depot features terrazzo floors, original fixtures, and a waiting room with a fireplace.
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The Zephyrhills Train Depot continued to serve passengers until 1971, when passenger service on the line was discontinued. The station was then used as a freight depot until it was closed in the late 1980s. In 1993, the station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was later restored and renovated as a community center.
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