Baynard House: A Timeless Gem in Auburndale

0:00In downtown Auburndale, Florida, stands the Bainert House, the city's oldest home, built back in 1894 by entrepreneur Ephraim Bainert. The city bought the property years later and turned it into a restoration project, teaming up with local high school students who secured a grant from Tallahassee. Those kids showed up on Wednesdays and Saturdays to gut five rundown apartments that had taken over the place, then pros stepped in to rebuild it. Right. Volunteers say stepping inside feels like the late 1800s with every room decked out and donated antiques from that era. They love how it pushes back against our throwaway culture, getting folks to see the real value in preserving history. Today, the house sits on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, a true gym for history buffs. Anyone can hit up the Auburndale Parks and Recreation Department for a free private tour, so swing by and soak in that timeless vibe. That wraps Tampa Bay News today, brought to you with AI.