Day: May 17, 2010
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
