National Register of Historic Places

Old Orlando Railroad Depot

Orlando, Orange County, Florida
Listed
April 21, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000604

About this property

Church Street Station, also called the Old Orlando Railroad Depot, is a historic train station and commercial development in Orlando, Florida. The historic depot and surrounding buildings house a retail and entertainment center. The complex also contains a stop for SunRail, the commuter rail service of the Greater Orlando area. The station building was constructed in 1889 by South Florida Railroad. It served several different railroads until 1926, when passenger services transferred to what is now the Orlando Health/Amtrak station. In the 1970s, the station and nearby buildings were bought and developed into an entertainment center. After its original owner sold the development in 1989, Church Street Station experienced a period of decline. In 2013, St. Petersburg businessman Mark Ferguson signed a 20-year lease with an option to purchase. Ferguson opened a sports bar/restaurant in 2017. It closed and was sold in 2018. The property has been divided into sections. Lincoln Property bought the majority of the property. The southbound station is planned to be moved to a new high rise nearby.

Location

Orlando, Orange County, Florida
28.53975, -81.38035

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Old Orlando Railroad Depot listed on the National Register?

Old Orlando Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 21, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Old Orlando Railroad Depot?

Old Orlando Railroad Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Orlando Railroad Depot?

The period of significance for Old Orlando Railroad Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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