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Architectural Tour

When: February 17, 2024

Time: 11 a.m. to noon

Location: 100 E. Main Street, Bartow, FL 33830

Join Curator of Collections Bartholomew Delcamp as he portrays historic courthouse architect E.C. Hosford on an architectural tour of the History Center. Discover the neoclassical architectural elements that Hosford incorporated into the design that defines this iconic Polk County landmark. This month’s focus is on the unique engineering solutions utilized to complete the construction of the courthouse. The architectural tour occurs on the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m.

Please note that the tour is the same day as SYFY Bartow, an event sponsored by Main Street Bartow. Feel free to join the festivities before or after your tour of the History Center, but be advised that crowds will be larger than normal in downtown.

Polk County History Center
100 E. Main St., Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-4386
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday


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