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Central Florida Drive-In Theaters
Drive-In Movie Memories
Growing up on the outskirts of Orlando in the 1960s and 1970s, my memories are filled with the fragrance of orange blossoms in the air, waiting for passing trains while walking home from school, an...
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Oral History Interview with Shirley Cannon, Pine Castle Woman's Club President Emeritus
I remember thinking that Pine Castle was very important to the community, but they didn't know they were important. And I came up with a slogan for them, that would promote them: "The Heart of the Community Since 1940." Excerpt...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Blue Jacket Park
Inscription
The inscription on the monument located in the parking area on General Rees Avenue (formerly Drive) halfway between Corrine Drive and Glenridge reads: Blue Jacket ParkFor over 30 years, this site served as the Orlando Naval Training Center and ...
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"Orlando: Familiar Places, Familiar Faces" An Oral History Presentation by Allie Myers for Orlando Remembered, September 2025
My dad delivered, well back then, a lot of ladies came to Orlando to have their babies. He delivered babies from people from Saint Cloud, from Osteen, from New Symrna, all around. He delivered several, about three or four generations...
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The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Building - 45 North Magnolia
February 1925
The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company purchased property at the corner of North Main Street (now Magnolia) and Summerlin Place (now Wall Street) in February 1925, for the construction of what was first thought to be a two-story...
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The Phillips Theatre
The Phillips Theatre
In the heart of downtown Orlando, at the intersection of Pine Street and Orange Avenue, stands the former Phillips Theater. The Phillips Theatre, named for Dr. Philip Phillips, opened on October 10, 1917 and was the fourth movie...
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Leu House and Gardens
The Harry P. Leu Gardens is a 50 acre botanical landscape of over 150 years of growth, transformation, and commitment to horticulture and community enrichment in Central Florida. For this reason, the home and gardens have an intriguing history. ...
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Oral History Interview with Reverend John E. Hamatie of Saint George Orthodox Church
The greatest blessing, thing that ever happened in my life is being the pastor of this church. It's true. This church made me who I am. Excerpt from an oral history interview with Reverend John E. Hamatie, May 25, 2025.
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Oral History Interview with Minnette Mullings of the Pine Castle Woman's Club
Minnette Mullings, standing, at the Pine Castle Woman's Club Black History Month Community Event, February 2022. Guest Speaker Belvin Perry, Jr. is seated to the left.
The Corner Rose Tea Room Orlando, not to be bias but I consider it the...
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