Lake Wales Commercial Historic District

The Lake Wales Commercial Historic District contains 16 buildings spread across the downtown area bounded by US 27A Scenic Highway and Orange Avenue. The structures represent different architectural styles from the early growth period of the town.

The buildings were constructed between the 1880s and 1930s when Lake Wales developed as a commercial center in central Florida. The collection received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

The storefronts and building styles show how people conducted daily business and shaped the downtown area during the early 1900s. Walking through reveals how the community gathered and worked in these spaces.

You can walk through the area by following the main downtown streets where most buildings are visible and easy to reach. Many of the structures have parking nearby and are accessible during normal business hours.

The 16 buildings are part of a larger documentation effort that connects multiple historic districts across the region to show central Florida's development. This connection to similar districts in the area makes the collection part of a broader historical network.

Location: Florida

GPS coordinates: 27.90194,-81.58778

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:05