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135 East Wall Street
From the Orange County Property Appraiser's site - 135 Wall Street circa 2022.
On Monday, October 30, 2023, shortly before the library opened, staff at the Orlando Public Library peered out the back windows facing Wall Street to discover what was...
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Oral History Interview with Senior Business Analyst Harry Bryant
The goal, what I feel comfortable about now, is that we have the skill set and the documentation and presentation to show and preserve the culture of the historic Callahan area. It's going to take some time, but the good...
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OIA Air Traffic Control Tower
The air traffic control tower at Orlando International Airport, standing 345 feet tall, was North America's tallest ATCT when it opened on Sunday, September 15, 2002. Today, the tower is the 15th tallest ATCT in the world.
Designed by Radian...
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The Children's Library Through the Years
The Children's Library in Downtown Orlando
The Albertson Public Library 1923 - 1964
When the Albertson Public Library opened on November 8, 1923, the Children's Room was located on the ground floor or basement on the east side of the bu...
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Greenwood Cemetery
Greenwood Cemetery
Prior to the construction of Greenwood Cemetery, there was no set burial grounds in Orlando. This unfortunately led to missing burial records for individuals buried before land at Greenwood was set aside for use as a cemetery. Greenwood ...
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Chickasaw Branch Library
CHICKASAW BRANCH
On October 6, 2006, the Orange County Library District purchased the former State Farm Automobile Insurance claim center at 870 North Chickasaw Trail for $2.5 million. The architects' drawings reveal the planned transformation of the form...
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Carey Hand Funeral Home
Carey Hand Funeral Home
Still a major name in Orlando’s funerary business, the Carey Hand Funeral Home got its start in the early 20th century. The story of the Carey Hand Funeral Home starts with Elijah Hand, Carey Hand’s father and...
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OPL Expansion Plans and Construction Photos 1982-1985
ABOVE: April 20, 1983, looking Northeast with the 1966 OPL in the top right corner.
Expansion of the 60,000 square foot 1966 Orlando Public Library was planned even before it opened on August 7, 1966, however, the people of Orlando probably...
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South Trail: Through The Years
South Trail: Through The Years
The South Trail branch's history spans almost six decades. First opening in April 1965, the South Trail branch has undergone many changes since then.
Fort Gatlin Branch
The South Trail branch's original name was Fort Gatlin, shar...
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Children's Department Scrapbook 1924-1930
Above: Santa, children and his two polar bears, Christmas Story Hour, December 24, 1927.
Children's Story Hour Scrapbook 1924-1930
An over 90-year old scrapbook that bears the scars from years of handling, no air conditioning, and ceiling leaks, documents chil...
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Historic West Orange County
The following photographs belonged to long time Central Florida residents Rollo and Minnie Thoren. They were found after the passing of their son John, and shared with library staff for inclusion on Orlando Memory.
Minnie Thoren is the sister of beloved...
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Young Adult Department 1960s -1980s
ABOVE: The Young Adult Department on the first floor in the area now known as the porch or clock area in the Children's Department.
1960s
The Orlando Public Library opened to the public in August 1966, with 60,000 square feet of space...
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