(later Trans-Florida Central) in 1910. It is the oldest surviving building in Fellsmere
and for more than one hundred years has been on this location between the sites of
the depot and the power generating station.
The building was originally partitioned because until 1917 the Fellsmere Railroad was
prosperous enough to keep two section gangs and their foremen on the payroll. This
building became a private residence for much of the last fifty-five years and was
recently abandoned when the property and adjacent land was sold and slated to be
developed.
The City of Fellsmere and developer Oswald Sousa have worked carefully to save the
building and have it restored through a grant. It will be moved about six hndred feet to
the west and become part of the Rail Village that will rise on the site of the old
railroad yard. A five acre lake ringed by replica railroad buildings will be the center-
piece of the recreational area. Plans even call for an equestrian trail and the ancient
FRR/TFC railroad right-of-way will again carry traffic (foot and bicycle this time)
between the FEC Railway in Sebastian and the submerged lands of Broadmoor near
what is today's Blue Cypress Lake.
And that brings us to today's move. The sad looking little building is now atop Brownie
Company's moving dolly and as soon as the new site has been prepared, will begin its
journey into its future life.
Congrats to the City of Fellsmere. I am delighted that your vision of the future
includes such a fine view of your fabulous past.
Best regards, cabooseMikey
The FELLSMERE RR Section Foreman's House vid link:
https://youtu.be/HGO6FsDEbZc
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