Month: May 2010
People
WWII Veteran Louis Boria, Jr.
Interview with Purple Heart Veteran Louis Boria, Jr. at VFW Post 10147 in Apopka, FL, May 19th, 2010. Veteran Louis Boria served as a Sergeant in the U. S. Marine Corps in World War II and the Korean War. He received two Purple...
Topics
Wizard of Oz Murals
Wizard of Oz Murals in the Children's Library in downtown Orlando.
These Wizard of Oz murals were installed in the 1999 remodeling of the Children's Library. The art comes from L. Frank Baum's "Wizard of Oz" with illustrations by Michael Hague.
Note...
Topics
OCLS Plaques
The Orange County Library System has commissioned numerous plaques over the years to honor important staff, board members, and community partners who made an impact on the library system. Once displayed throughout the Orlando Public Library, many of the plaques...
Topics
Clock Tower Installation
The Clock Tower was installed in the 1999 remodeling of the Children's Library. One clock face tells time backwards, making this clock tower a one of a kind instillation in Downtown Orlando.
Note that the face on the clock on the opposite...
Topics
Corn Dance Plaque
The origin of the plaque has not been confirmed but resembles, in subject and medium, the works of John Joseph Boyle. Similarities to the works of Hermon Atkins MacNeil and John Farle have also been made. The plaque depicts the...
Topics
Memorial Day 2010: Local Veterans Remember
ABOVE Interview with Purple Heart Veteran Louis Boria, Jr. at VFW Post 10147 in Apopka, FL May 19th, 2010. Veteran Louis Boria served as a Sergeant in the U. S. Marine Corps in World War II and the Korean War....
Topics
1999 Orlando Public Library Children's Library Remodel
ABOVE: Beloved story teller Charlie Hoeck (caught in mid air as he jumps from the stage) and beloved children's performer Mr. Richard (Richard Peeples) are seen in this photo. Learn more about Mr. Richard at his web site MrRichard.net
1999 Orlando...
Topics
Lizzy Lizard Statue
The wall mounted Lizzy Lizard taking a nap is located on the right wall as you enter the Children's Library.
Originally part of the City of Orlando's LizArt project, this lizard statue was donated to the Orlando Public Library by the...
Topics
Orlando Street Railway Car Model
From Pocket History of Orlando Florida. Orlando Centennial 1875-1975.
Orlando Street Railway circa 1900.
In the year 1886 a street railway franchise was granted to J. M. Saunders and others. The franchise was signed for the city by F. S. Chapman, pre...
Topics
Captain Albertson Painting
ABOVE: Painting of Captain Charles L. Albertson by Mark French.
Captain Charles L. Albertson, a retired police inspector of New York City, and a winter resident of Orlando, had for many years been collecting books at his home in Waverly, New...
Topics
Children's Library - Book Panels
The book panels at the entrance to the Children's Library at the Orlando Public Library were installed in the 1999 remodel of the Children's Library bringing it from the basement to the first floor. It highlights the art of several...
Topics
Light Waves Installation
"Light Waves" is an interactive glass sculpture located on the western wall of the Orlando Public Library.
"Light Waves" was designed by artist Christopher Janney and contains a series of "touch plates" that trigger light and sound when activated by touch....
