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Are We There Yet? Railroads Boost the Economy

Wednesday, September 9, Noon

The arrival of the railroad in Central Florida created an economic boom in citrus, new arrivals, and winter visitors.

Join Museum Director Michael Perkinson Zoom for the second in this four-part series, as he reviews the significant events in transportation history that shaped Central Florida.

History Center programs are made possible in part by the nonprofit Historical Society of Central Florida, which supports our museum in important ways as we preserve and share Central Florida’s continually unfolding story. Your membership and contributions are vitally important in fulfilling the History Center’s mission – to serve as a gateway for community engagement, education, and inspiration. To help us continue to provide great programming like this, please consider becoming a member or making a donation at TheHistoryCenter.org/support.

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