Last Train to Paradise Discussion Group April 2012

'Engineer" Rogers talked about Henry Flagler, trains and the book, Last Train to Paradise.  This title was the Palm Beach County Reader Together choice during the Spring Term. Dr. Shepardson's and Professor Dilgen's classes joined in the discussion groups held in the Gallery at the LLRC April 11th and 13th.

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"Engineer" Rogers explained how human concerns were handled during this enormous endeavor, what our economy was like and what land issues were involved in the late 1800's and early 1900's in America, especially in Florida.

This map shows where Flagler's train traveled from Miami to Key West.  Named the "Eighth Wonder of the World"

Professor  Regina Dilgen, 'Engineer' Rogers and  Mrs. Nora Homan



Henry Flagler's 'Rambler' returning from Key West after the celebration 1912
Image Credit: State Archives of Florida #RC19458




Thank you to Mrs. Rogers for making the elaborate wall map.



Student from Professor Dilgen's class.



Trains to read about, trains to play with and trains to eat!



Thank you Mrs. Rogers for the delicious homemade 'train' cake and cute decorations.

Thank you 'Engineer' Rogers for a terrific 
and educational discussion!