Trinity welcomes you and would be delighted to have you visit us on Sunday morning. We love guests and drop-in visitors. When entering our church, you will be greeted by warm, loving people who are ready to meet you. You are invited to become part of a church family that will allow you to feel comfortable, surrounded by God's people and Christ's love for all of us.
We understand that when visiting a church for the first time, you will have questions about the services, and what to expect.
We celebrate God with a traditional style service including piano, organ and hymn singing.
Dress ranges from casual to suits, please feel free to come as you are.
The nursery is available for those with infants and toddlers; older kids are encouraged to attend children's Church but are welcome to stay with parents if you prefer.
Communion is open to everyone, on the first Sunday of every month.
Expect to hear singing as you enter the sanctuary; we begin our service by taking a request for a favorite hymn or praise song. After the worship service please join us downstairs in the Fellowship Hall for pastries and coffee.
Credit for the data above is given to the following websites:
trinityarcadia.com/welcome
www.desotopa.com/gisv1/
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Trinity welcomes you and would be delighted to have you visit us on Sunday morning. We love guests and drop-in visitors. When entering our church, you will be greeted by warm, loving people who are ready to meet you. You are invited to become part of a church family that will allow you to feel comfortable, surrounded by God's people and Christ's love for all of us.
We understand that when visiting a church for the first time, you will have questions about the services, and what to expect.
We celebrate God with a traditional style service including piano, organ and hymn singing.
Dress ranges from casual to suits, please feel free to come as you are.
The nursery is available for those with infants and toddlers; older kids are encouraged to attend children's Church but are welcome to stay with parents if you prefer.
Communion is open to everyone, on the first Sunday of every month.
Expect to hear singing as you enter the sanctuary; we begin our service by taking a request for a favorite hymn or praise song. After the worship service please join us downstairs in the Fellowship Hall for pastries and coffee.
Credit for the data above is given to the following websites:
trinityarcadia.com/welcome
www.desotopa.com/gisv1/
Tags: Arcadia city cityscape urban downtown skyline Desoto County Florida small city central business district historical building architecture commercial property cosmopolitan metro metropolitan metropolis Sunshine State real estate National Register of Historic Places pristine history streets quaint city center Arcadia Historic District The Old Opera House State Route 70 US 17 antique district Trinity United Methodist Church 304 W Oak Street USA Built 1950
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The City of Arcadia is the county seat for DeSoto County. It is centrally located between Orlando, Ft. Myers; Sarasota and Lake Okeechobee at the crossroads of US 17 and State Route 70.
Arcadia is famous throughout Florida for its historic downtown antique district. Additionally, on the fourth Saturday of each month, vendors from surrounding locations take over our streets with even more wares and precious finds. Tucked between the shops, you'll have the chance to enjoy cafes, home cooking, a tea room and even an old fashion ice cream parlor, complete with homemade delicious flavors, sundaes and shakes.
The Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo is held in March, the Annual Watermelon Festival in May at the height of the harvesting season, and car shows, parades, and special events take place throughout the year.
According to The Atlas of Florida, "The Rev. James Madison ("Boss") Hendry (1839–1922) named the town in honor of Arcadia Albritton (1861–1932), a daughter of Thomas H. and Fannie (Waldron) Albritton, pioneer settlers. Arcadia had baked him a cake for his birthday and he appreciated it so much that he named the city after her."
In 1886, transportation improved in Arcadia when the Florida Southern Railway (later the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad) was built through Arcadia on its way from Bartow to Punta Gorda. The railway caused Arcadia to grow significantly, which led to Arcadia becoming incorporated a year later. A second railroad line, the Charlotte Harbor and Northern Railway (later the Seaboard Air Line Railroad), was built through Arcadia from 1907 to 1910 on its way from Mulberry to Boca Grande. Both lines have since been consolidated into a single line by CSX with the Seaboard line surviving north of Arcadia and the Atlantic Coast Line surviving to the south. Arcadia was also served by the short-lived East and West Coast Railway which connected Arcadia with Bradenton from 1915 to 1934.
During the late 19th century Arcadia was the county seat of what would become many counties. In 1921 legislation enacted called for Arcadia to remain the county seat of DeSoto County and resulted in the creation of the present-day counties of Charlotte, Hardee, Glades and Highlands. Prior to this breakup Arcadia's population had grown considerably, with over 1,000 permanent residents and 3,000 square miles (7,800 km2) for ranching.
On Thanksgiving Day in 1905 the town was destroyed by a large-scale fire that originated from a mid-town livery stable. The fire was exacerbated because the town did not have a working water system or fire department. The estimated monetary damage was $250,000, but there was no loss of life. Much of the business district was not spared. It would be years before the town recovered.
Oak Street is the "main street" in Arcadia. The downtown is far more elaborate than neighboring counties' downtown areas, as Arcadia is older and was their county seat prior to the formation of their present counties. Arcadia is also home to many early 20th century homes, houses of worship and several historic public buildings.
From 1917 to 1922, Arcadia was the home of Carlstrom Field, a grass airfield of the U.S. Army Air Service named for deceased aviation pioneer Victor Carlstrom. Carlstrom Field was used for pilot training both during and after World War I. In May 1941 the site again became an airfield for military primary flight training, operated by the Embry–Riddle Aeronautical Institute (now Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University). Carlstrom Field, one of several satellite fields in the Fort Myers area, also trained pilots for the Royal Air Force until its closing in 1945.
Arcadia's historic buildings include the Johnson-Smith House, William Oswell Ralls House and Micajah T. Singleton House. Also, approximately 3,400 acres which includes the downtown area are part of the Arcadia Historic District.
Credit for the data above is given to the following websites:
arcadia-fl.gov/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcadia,_Florida
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Arcadia's most famous and historic building, the Pink Koch Building is the center piece of the thriving tourist antique district of this city.
This ornate building Includes 30-plus rental units including up to 25 one bedroom, one bath residential apartments, two restaurants, two large retail (antique) store fronts, and a Saloon. The building is tenant occupied.
In 1922, Simon Rosin purchased the property and was known as the Rosin Arcade. He secured a ten-year contract with the United States Post Office for the south half of building. In 1926, Rosin hired Contractor Ralph Cannon to build the Arcade at a cost of $112,354.00--according to a newspaper article published on May 28, 1926.
In 1976, the Koch family closed most of the building as deteriorated and unusable. However, the structure was purchased by the current owner in November 1989, and they restored the building with apartments upstairs and commercial spaces downstairs.
Credit for the data above is given to the following websites:
www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/81801905_zpid/27.246999,-81...
www.landsofamerica.com/property/101-West-Oak-Street-Arcad...
www.heraldtribune.com/news/20180310/florida-buildings-i-l...
www.desotopa.com/gisv1/
Tags: Arcadia city cityscape urban downtown skyline Desoto County Florida small city central business district historical building architecture commercial property cosmopolitan metro metropolitan metropolis Sunshine State real estate National Register of Historic Places pristine history streets quaint city center Arcadia Historic District The Old Opera House State Route 70 US 17 antique district Koch Building 101 W Oak Street USA Built 1926 Floors: 2 Rooms 44 Ralph Cannon CB stucco Off Street Parking Spaces 40 Rattlers Old West Saloon
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First Baptist Church, 27 N. Polk Ave. - This Romanesque Revival-style church was built in 1907. The First Baptist Church congregation was organized in 1889, and the first wood-frame sanctuary was built in 1897. It was moved to S. Orange Avenue and used by Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church until 1987. In 1977, the original stained glass windows were removed from this red-brick church and installed in a new sanctuary for First Baptist Church on N. Brevard Avenue. Now Heritage Baptist Church owns this structure.
Settlement in the Arcadia area began in the mid-1850's as southwest Florida endured the Third Seminole War (1855-1858) followed by the U.S. Civil War.
Known first as Waldron’s Landing, Raulerson’s Landing, and “Tater Hill Bluff,” Arcadia was established as a post office in 1883; incorporated as a town in 1886 (nine months after the arrival of the first train); became the county seat in 1888; and was reincorporated as a city in 1901. According to legend, the town was named for Arcadia Albritton Coker in gratitude for a birthday cake she baked!
Citrus cultivation and truck farms (especially watermelon) were early--and enduring--industries. During the “range wars” or “cattle wars” of the late 19th century, Arcadia was as wild as any frontier town.
Following the devastating fire of Thanksgiving Day, November 30, 1905, Arcadia decreed only brick or block structures downtown. The City prospered through the teens and twenties: three railroads, the Dixie Highway (western route), a Tourist Camp, and the All-Florida Chautauqua Amphitheatre were built, and the first rodeo was held in 1929--now the Arcadia All-Florida Grand Championship Rodeo.
During World War I, two U.S. Army Air Fields were established for training pilots, so Arcadia called itself “Aviation City.” The air fields were rebuilt prior to World War II and initiated the city’s renewal following the Great Depression and its rapid growth in the late 20th century.
In 1984, more than 370 historic homes and businesses were placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and 2017, the Historical Society and the Peace River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution installed a Florida Historic Marker to commemorate the Arcadia Historic District. In 1985, the Florida Main Street program revitalized downtown when many shops began selling antiques.
Arcadia was again in the Main Street Program after the disastrous hurricanes of 2004, including a direct strike from Hurricane Charley. In 2017, many structures were damaged by Hurricane Irma.
The DeSoto County Historical Society was founded during the centennial celebrations for Arcadia and DeSoto County in 1986-1987. More details and structures are available in the Walking Tour of Historic Arcadia, Florida booklet on sale in shops and from the Society.
Credit for the data above is given to the following website:
libguides.southflorida.edu/florida/desoto_walking_tour
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