It has been called the great train race. In 1926 and 1927, two rival railroads reached Naples 11 days apart. As thousands of new residents settled in Florida during the land boom, and the state ...
Most men wore hats under a bright Naples afternoon sun that winter day nearly 90 years ago. A sign with the words 'Welcome To Naples' hung near patriotic ceremonial bunting. Many along the front row ...
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From the Archives: 98 Years ago – Orange Blossom Special arrives in Naples on Jan. 7, 1927
Look a-yonder comin'Comin' down that railroad trackIt's the Orange Blossom SpecialBringin' my baby back Well, I'm going down to FloridaAnd get some sand in my shoesI'll ride that Orange Blossom ...
Well, I'm going down to FloridaAnd get some sand in my shoesI'll ride that Orange Blossom SpecialAnd lose these New York blues – Extracted lyrics from "Orange Blossom Special" written by Ervin T.
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