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🔒 Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 12: Hidden (and not-so-hidden) Railroad History in the Florida Keys

Florida Spectacular

English - June 06, 2024 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
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Some Florida Keys history is hidden in plain sight — and that's especially true when it comes to Henry Flagler's railroad from Homestead to Key West. Brad and Cathy give listeners insight to some ways to experience railroad history while enjoying the natural beauty of the Florida Keys.

Links We Mentioned

Alabama Jacks (not along the original railroad route)

How to see the Original 4A

Pigeon Key

Bahia Honda

Long Key

Windley Key

Photo courtesy (State Archives of Florida)

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