Ancestry.com
Start your family history search here at the library! Ancestry.com offers free access to all library patrons. (In library only)
Mon - Thurs. - 9 am - 7 pm
Fri - Sat: 9 am - 5 pm
Sun: 1:30 pm - 5 pm
Lakeland History Room Librarian Supervisor: LuAnn Mims
Ph: 863.834.4269
Email: luann.mims@lakelandgov.net
Image from the Greetings from Lakeland postcard collection
Start your family history search here at the library! Ancestry.com offers free access to all library patrons. (In library only)
Our story begins with you...what better way to tell the many stories of Lakeland and its history, than visually by showcasing highlights from our Flickr digital collection.
Check out our featured album:
Soar over the Lakeland landscape through time.
Enjoy this aerial photographic stroll through the local landscape of Lakeland through the years.
Discover more about Lakeland’s History through Stories!
Lakeland, Florida is home to thirty-eight named lakes and a host of many smaller, unnamed ones. Many of the names tell part of the city's history as related to early pioneer settlers. People enjoy the lakes' beauty, fish in their waters, and play on their shores. The lakes also serve as geographic landmarks to navigate through the city, and are home to many birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians and other wildlife. Lake preservation and conservation efforts are led by the City of Lakeland Public Works Department. Not only do they manage the approximately 45,000 acres of fresh water, but also educate citizens about ways they can help.
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