Photo of the Day: Pioneer Living
A rustic cabin in the middle of a historical park represents the pioneer life in early Central Florida. The Yates House, built in the 1890's in the Taylor Creek area of Central Florida is an example of pioneer ingenuity. Bud Yates and his bride Polly converted a shed into a homestead to raise cattle and hunt for game. The small cabin had no kitchen originally as they used an outside cook stand to prepare meals. It wasn't until Bud died in 1923 that the son's added on to the cabin to add a kitchen. The Yates Home was relocated to the Fort Christmas Historical Park and sits with other period homes representing life in early Central Florida. (Photo: July 3, 2016)