As we researched our topic for the History Engine, I was very surprised by how much historical context can be found behind something that we would normally consider very ordinary or even insignificant. When looking for my first primary source, I came across a railroad ticket from the 1890s. Today, we would not even consider keeping a railroad ticket or airplane ticket after we have used it. However, this was a ticket to the South Florida Railroad, purchased shortly after it was constructed. Therefore I decided that my first episode would be about the development of that railroad line. Through research I realized how much more complicated and difficult building a railroad at that time was than I had imagined. I found out how much capital and labor the enterprise required, and how difficult construction was considering the Florida environment.
For my second primary source I will pick something about the Flagler Memorial Church. I haven't been able to find a good document yet, but I am looking forward to learning more about a place I have actually visited before but never really studied more about even though it is of great historical significance for several reasons such as its schoolhouse or the Spanish fort.
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