Month: September 2008
Places
Eddie Graham Sports Stadium
ABOVE: On 23 April 1971, my friend Judy, my aunt Iris and I saw Three Dog Night live at the Orlando Sports Stadium. We were right in front of the stage and this is the photo I got of Chuck...
Places
Shakey's Pizza
Do you remember Shakey's Pizza on 17-92? How about the one on Orange Blossom Trail (Highway 441)?
I can't quite place it, but I remember eating the best pizza ever at Shakey's Pizza after concerts and football games. They had pin...
Places
Walt Disney World - Four For A Dollar
ABOVE: Acappella singing group Four For A Dollar performing as the pre-show at the Beauty and the Beast stage at MGM/Disney Studios, now Hollywood Studios. At the time Clark Barrios formerly lead singer with the Orchid Garden house band, Rock...
Events
Bobby Sherman at Sea World
I had been a fan of Bobby Sherman's ever since I first saw him on the television series Shindig! He was chosen to portray a young, shy logger Jeremy Bolt on the television series "Here Come The Brides" in 1968...
Organizations
Rock n Soul
ABOVE: Every night, Tuesday-Saturday, the band Rock n Soul would wow audiences at the Orchid Garden at Church Street Station. The first show of the night was the 50's show. Lead singer, Clark Barrios, donned his 50s garb and paused...
Places
Favorite Restaurants
Do you remember Gary's Duck Inn, Chastains, Meiner's Barbecue, Ronnie's, Gabriel's subs, Rossi's Pizzeria, Lee's Lakeside, the luncheon counters at McCrory's Downtown and in the Winter Park Mall?
Share your memories in the comments below.
ROSSI'S...
Events
Orlando's Guitar Hero 2007
Guitar Player magazine has a competition each pitting guitarists from a variety of backgrounds and styles. In October 2007, local guitarist Chris Peters, was one of the ten finalists flown to San Francisco to perform before a panel of well...
People
Elinor Williams
Elinor Williams was born on December 1, 1944 and passed away just before Thanksgiving on November 19, 2005. She was beloved and admired by all who knew her. Sentinel staff writer, Tammie Wersinger wrote about her passing in the Orlando...
Events
Halloween at the Library
ABOVE: On October 31, 2008 (from left to right) Ronal, Elisea, Lisa, Ken, Debbie, Lois and Mike put on their scariest costumes.
Each October 31, library staff members are allowed to embrace their inner child and celebrate Halloween. There is a...
Places
Church Street Station
Church Street Station - One Family Remembers
July 19, 2004 marked the 30th anniversary of the opening of Rosie O'Grady's Good Time Emporium on Church Street in downtown Orlando. July 19, 1974 marked the beginning of a marvelous adventure the likes...
Events
Magic Kingdom Grand Opening Ceremonies
ABOVE: The World Symphony Orchestra performed in front of Cinderella's Castle in the Magic Kingdom on 23 October 1971. That location was soon covered by a small stage and later by the huge stage that is now situated in front...
Events
Orlando Memory cake celebration
ABOVE: OCLS Alafaya Branch Staff in 2008 with the Orlando Memory Challenge prize Bundt cake.
Every OCLS location was given a challenge: get 100% of your staff to create an account on Orlando Memory, and your location will receive a prize! ...
