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.