Year: 2026
Events
Author Nylda Dieppa Presents at Orlando Remembered, January 2026
My book is part of the celebration of Hispanic culture at the Orange County offices... Excerpt from an oral history presentation by Nylda Dieppa for the Orlando Remembered organization on January 21, 2026 at the Orlando Public Library.
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Organizations
Oral History Interview with Sheila Kroll of the Pine Castle Woman's Club
Sheila Kroll with ladies from the Pine Castle Woman's Club on their visit to the Enterprise Museum. Pictured from left to right are: Jan Thurmond,"Z" Bookhardt, Sheila Kroll, Shirley Cannon, Nancy LeFleur, Tommie Hoosier, Ruthie Harrell, Christie Woods, and B...
Places
The Grand Theatre
Opening its doors on January 7, 1913, the Grand Theatre on West Pine Street was the third movie theatre in downtown Orlando. The theatre remained in business until 1953 under the name of the Grand Theatre, though its ownership switched...
Places
Joy Wallace Dickinson and the Secrets of the Flamingo Cafe
When I began writing this book, The Secrets of the Flamingo Cafe, I thought about a story that would be sort of rooted in Orlando and a mystery that would happen in Florida... Excerpt from Joy Wallace Dickinson's presentation to...