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Orlando Remembered Display Case
When the San Juan Hotel at the northwest corner of Orange Avenue and Central Boulevard was slated for demolition, many citizens felt that the past was slipping away by wrecking ball and bulldozer and soon would be forgotten. The displays...
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American Flag
The plaque at the base of the flag states that it was given to Charles W. Scott Col. USAF Ret upon release as an Iranian hostage. January 25th, 1982. Colonel Scott published a book entitled "Pieces of the Game: The...
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Love Ball Sculpture
The "Love Ball" was on display at the Orlando Public Library near the genealogy collection on fourth floor but was relocated during the renovation.
It was created by artist Jennifer Wilfong. READ more about Jennifer Wilfong.
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Eddie T. Jackson
Above: Librarian Eddie T. Jackson - Story time at the Booker T. Washington Branch Library circa 1927
Eddie Natalie Byrd Thomas Cromartie Jackson
Eddie Jackson was born Eddie Natalie Byrd Thomas on March 25th, 1902, in Tampa, Florida. Her mother, Woodie Julia...
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Orlando Public Library Painting
This painting shows a panoramic view of the 1985 additions to the Orlando Public Library in Downtown Orlando painted by artist Jim Herzberger. There is scant additional information on the artist or the painting. If the artwork was completed at...
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Art in the Library
The Library has added to the collection through remodeling, donations, and special commissions over the years. Find out a little more about each piece here:
Installations and Sculptures
1999 Orlando Public Library Children's Library Remodel
Jack and the Bea...
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Charles F. Houff - Obituary
Obituary of Charles F. Houff published in Orlando Sentinel Home Edition 7 October 1977 page 6C. Mr. Houff died on Thursday, October 6, 1977.
Persons mentioned in the obituary include Dennis C. Houff, John G. Houff, Mrs. Marjorie Houff Nelson, Susanne...
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Stanlee J. Stahl Interview
Stanlee J. Stahl is the executive vice president of the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous and was the keynote speaker at Yom HaShoah Day Of Remembrance in Maitland, April 11th, 2010.
WATCH the April 16, 2009 interview with Stanlee J. Stahl...
Places
Downtown Orlando Historic District
Walking tour brochure created by the City of Orlando features information about the officially designated Downtown Orlando Historic District.
Learn about 28 locations in historic downtown Orlando and take a walking or driving tour using the included map.
VIE...
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Dr. William Monroe Wells
This article appeared in the Orlando Sentinel on Wednesday, 23 January 1957 on page B8 about the death of Dr. William Monroe Wells. A patron was researching Dr. Wells life several years ago at the Orlando Public Library and could...
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Neil Joseph Fischer, Sr.
NEIL JOSEPH FISCHER, SR.
Neil Joseph Fischer, son of John George Fischer and Catherine Margaret Gildea, was born October 6, 1925 in Savannah, Georgia. The third of four children born to Johnny and Katie Fischer, Neil was baptized at St. Patrick's...
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