Besides its famous swan heritage, Lakeland boasts a unique architectural heritage that includes modern and century-old homes of various styles.
Besides its famous swan heritage, Lakeland boasts a unique architectural heritage that includes modern and century-old homes of various styles. Carole Devillers
One of the oldest homes in Lakeland, the Mosswood Manor by South Lake Morton was built in 1904 in the Victorian Queen Anne style.
One of the oldest homes in Lakeland, the Mosswood Manor by South Lake Morton was built in 1904 in the Victorian Queen Anne style. Carole Devillers
A favorite of early Lakeland residents, the Craftsman bungalow style is very popular in several of Lakeland’s seven historic districts.
A favorite of early Lakeland residents, the Craftsman bungalow style is very popular in several of Lakeland’s seven historic districts. Carole Devillers
The Mediterranean Revival style in Lakeland takes inspiration from its Spanish colonial history.
The Mediterranean Revival style in Lakeland takes inspiration from its Spanish colonial history. Carole Devillers
The South and East Lake Morton Historic District neighborhoods are home to a variety of architectural styles worth preserving such as this neo-classical style mansion.
The South and East Lake Morton Historic District neighborhoods are home to a variety of architectural styles worth preserving such as this neo-classical style mansion. Carole Devillers
Known for its simple, unadorned aesthetics, the masonry vernacular style started to appear in Lakeland in the 1930s.
Known for its simple, unadorned aesthetics, the masonry vernacular style started to appear in Lakeland in the 1930s. Carole Devillers
Asymmetrical in design and dominated by a steep, multi-gabled roof, the Tudor revival style is most common in Lakeland’s Beacon Hill Historic District.
Asymmetrical in design and dominated by a steep, multi-gabled roof, the Tudor revival style is most common in Lakeland’s Beacon Hill Historic District. Carole Devillers
Formerly known as the Polk Museum, Lakeland’s Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College (the AGB) features a modern architectural style.
Formerly known as the Polk Museum, Lakeland’s Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College (the AGB) features a modern architectural style. Carole Devillers
Many 20th-century homes in the South Lake Morton Historic District are characterized by several architectural styles that include the Mediterranean Revival and Craftsman bungalow.
Many 20th-century homes in the South Lake Morton Historic District are characterized by several architectural styles that include the Mediterranean Revival and Craftsman bungalow. Carole Devillers
South Lake Morton has the largest concentration of pre-1930 homes such as this Craftsman bungalow featuring the quintessential front porch.
South Lake Morton has the largest concentration of pre-1930 homes such as this Craftsman bungalow featuring the quintessential front porch. Carole Devillers
Homes in South and East Lake Morton that achieve the 100-year milestone are recognized by a bronze marker from the Lake Morton Century Home project, which began in 2019.
Homes in South and East Lake Morton that achieve the 100-year milestone are recognized by a bronze marker from the Lake Morton Century Home project, which began in 2019. Carole Devillers

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