Moon Lake Gardens and Dude Ranch

Moon Lake Gardens and Dude Ranch (HM1A1Y)

Location: New Port Richey, FL 34654 Pasco County
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Country: United States of America
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N 28° 17.362', W 82° 37.059'

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Development of this former 9,000 acre sportman's paradise was begun in 1933 by Ed Haley's Moon Lake Company. It opened in 1937, complete with bridal paths, native and exotic trees, flowers and shrubs, and plenty of game and fish. The lodge, casino and cottages were constructed of local materials. In its heyday guests included novelists Rex Beach, financier Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr., and the Florida Legislature—convened for a parley. Al Capone is said to have been a guest, using assumed names. World War II led to the untimely closing of this forerunner of Florida's self-contained resorts.
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HM NumberHM1A1Y
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Year Placed1984
Placed ByThe Pasco Board of County Commissioners and The Historical Preservation Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 at 5:16pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17R E 341363 N 3130319
Decimal Degrees28.28936667, -82.61765000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 28° 17.362', W 82° 37.059'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds28° 17' 21.72" N, 82° 37' 3.54" W
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Area Code(s)727, 813
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 8348-8366 County Rd 587, New Port Richey FL 34654, US
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