This vibrant colored print captures the heart of Stuart's transformation, the railroad depot that arrived with Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway in 1894 and sparked the town's growth from a quiet frontier settlement into a bustling center of commerce and life.
Framed with care and a distinctive red border, the image preserves a cherished piece of local memory, likely displayed in a Stuart home for generations as a symbol of the railroad era that connected our small community to the wider world. The print reflects the pride residents took in this architectural landmark, which served as the gateway through which pineapple farmers, tourists, and new settlers first arrived in our "Sailfish Capital."
On display, main floor, Pioneer section.
Come in and see it. Open every day, 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission: free.
| Object type | |
|---|---|
| Accession no. | 2024.09.004 |
| Where to see it | Main floor, Pioneer section |
| Provenance | Donated by Judy Woodward |
| Catalog description | Colored Print of Railroad Depot in a plastic frame with a red inner border around print |
