A Guide to Historic Lakeland, Florida

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Lakeland is a charming Florida city teeming with history. To find the heart of Lakeland, stroll through the Munn Park Historic District and along the shores of scenic Lake Hollingsworth. Study the architecture of the renowned Frank Lloyd Wright buildings of Florida Southern College. Take time to wind your way past the brick and stucco homes in old neighborhoods built when citrus and phosphate were the town’s financial backbone.
A Guide to Historic Lakeland, Florida, by local historian and tour guide Steve Rajtar, explores the history and events that made Lakeland what it is today. Featuring a walking tour of the Florida Southern campus and a detailed street-by-street breakdown of Lakeland’s key historic buildings and hidden architectural treasures, this guide will help you discover your own favorite corners of this beautiful Florida city among the lakes.