4. Flagler Station

By the time he was 50 years old Henry Flagler was one of the richest men in America. Due to his wife's ill health they spent much of their time in Florida, particularly in the Keys. In 1905 Flagler undertook the mission of building a 130-mile extension of the existing railroad that would reach Key West, which, at the time, was the closest deep-water port to the Panama Canal. In January 1912 Flagler's dream was realized when the first New York to Key West train arrived at this station. Flagler's career and the construction of the railroad are chronicled in dioramas and exhibits.   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Daily 9am-5pm

Admission:

Adult $5,Child $2.50

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Type: Historic Sites

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