Join ReMax Realtors Scott Garrison and Diana Sacoto as they take you on a fascinating tour of the Eldora State House located at the breathtaking Canaveral National Seashore, New Smyrna Beach. This hidden gem offers visitors a peek into Florida's past, nestled in a scenic location where history and nature collide!
The Eldora State House, once a vibrant community hub in the early 1900s, has been preserved to showcase the lifestyle and culture of early Florida settlers. Surrounded by miles of pristine beach and lush, natural landscapes, this is the perfect spot for history buffs and nature lovers alike!
Whether you’re exploring the old home, hiking the nearby trails, or simply soaking up the incredible views, there’s something for everyone. Eldora’s rich history and its stunning backdrop will have you captivated from start to finish.
Located just minutes from the Atlantic coast, this must-see spot offers an educational and relaxing day trip the whole family will enjoy!
Make sure to bring your camera because you’ll definitely want to snap some photos of the incredible views and wildlife! Whether you're interested in local history or just looking for a peaceful escape, the Eldora State House at Canaveral National Seashore is a perfect addition to your Orlando itinerary.
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00:00We're here today at the Eldora Statehouse at the Canaveral National Seashore, which is a national park right here in New Smyrna.
00:10I'm top Orlando realtor Scott Garrison with Remax Town & Country, Orlando's number one real estate company.
00:16So we love as realtors to bring you unique spots here in Central Florida that maybe you've never heard of that you can come visit for a unique view of what Florida is today or what Florida once was.
00:28And this is the definition of what Florida once was.
00:32When you lived out here, there was 100 people who lived in Eldora at its height about 1870 to 1885.
00:40Imagine no electric, no refrigerators, no running water.
00:44Everything was caught in gutters and the water was kept in a cistern.
00:49No social media, no cars.
00:51It was all horse and buggy with nothing to do but read and farm.
00:55What was Eldora known for?
00:57Well, at the time, Eldora was trying to become, like many places in Florida, a great citrus hub.
01:02So there was two things, oranges and bees, which turned into honey.
01:06And that's what they did.
01:07And it was very successful for about 10 years until the great freeze.
01:11We had a freeze in 1894 and another great freeze in 1895, which killed almost every orange tree here in Central and North Florida.
01:22It totally ruined their business.
01:24And as a result of that, the agricultural community failed.
01:27This community was supported by steamships at the time, which would come up and down the Skeeter Inlet maybe once a week and give them the supplies, bring them mail.
01:36Well, as the railroads came to be built, it changed where people lived and it also changed the settlement patterns and then when the orange trees died, most people left.
01:45So when the community of Eldora failed after the freeze of 1895, the land was bought by the next wave of potential investors, and that was wealthy northerners who were looking to buy land near the river where they could come and spend the winter.
02:00And they built this house in 1913 and spent many years here, coming here with their kids in the wintertime, very, very remote then, a horse and a cart were the only ways to get around.
02:15The only light they had was kerosene lanterns.
02:18They had an ice box, but that was dependent on ice being brought from up north down here and arrived by steamboat to come off the dock and put into the refrigerator.
02:29That was one of their only luxuries.
02:31Everything was by firelight and kerosene lanterns, and they came here for many, many years.
02:38Now, eventually, because of different things that were happening in our culture, including the Great Depression, the Florida land boom, which we had in the 20s, which crashed in 1926.
02:47Florida was actually in the depression well before the rest of the country went into depression in 1929.
02:52The property was abandoned and fell into disrepair.
02:55Many, many years it sat empty until the late 90s when they decided they were going to save it.
03:01So in 1999, they began construction.
03:04The roof was leaking.
03:05The house had termites.
03:07The wood was rotten.
03:08There was vandalism and a group of preservationists got together and rebuilt this house so that we could see a part of what Florida used to be.
03:17So now it's in the auspices of the national park system.
03:21We're here today.
03:22You can come out.
03:23It's open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 4, a couple hours a week.
03:27It's very remote.
03:29You have to go down a road that has no buildings and one of the largest, longest stretches of undeveloped seashore here in Florida.
03:36Then you go down a dirt road.
03:38You finally get out here to this house to get a sample of how remote and how quiet Florida used to be.
03:45If you're looking for other cool places to go here in New Smyrna, Orlando, Central Florida, we want you to stay tuned.
03:54We'd love it if you'd like our video, subscribe to our channel for the next video history, someplace that you can actually go bring the kids and see a part of Florida that's not just Disney World and suburbs.
04:06See you then.
04:07Now we could say we could help you get a house just like this, but this is an international park and it was built 100 years ago and it's probably not for sale in Orlando.
04:22But we could get you something maybe even nicer and a little less maintenance.
04:27So if you are looking to buy a home in East Orlando, call us Realtor Scott Garrison and Diana Zaccotto, the experienced Realtors you already know.
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