Royal Fernery was the catalyst which made Altamonte Springs a center for fern growing for many years. Miscellaneous In Altamonte Springs, Haines entertained a number of national dignitaries with whom he had become acquainted during his long business and political career. One of his most famous visitors was William Jennings Bryan who was living in Miami during the early 1920s. Bryan may influenced Haines in developing his ideas about the National Newspapermen's Home which he attempted to bring to Altamonte Springs. Death Haines resided at Altamonte Springs, Florida, until his death there April 11, 1929. He was buried Hudson Falls Cemetery, Hudson Falls, New York. References 1856 births 1929 deaths People from Albany County, New York People from Altamonte Springs, Florida People from Coxsackie, New York Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New York (state) People from Kinderhook, New York