Year: 2023
Places
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 ...
Places
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. Architects' drawings revealed plans to transform the former call center...
People
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...
Events
City of Orlando Director of Urban Development Walter G. Hawkins Presents at Orlando Remembered for Black History Month, February 2023
Walter G. Hawkins is the Director of Urban Development for the City of Orlando Community Redevelopment Agency. He has served the City of Orlando for almost 30 years. He is responsible for overseeing the revitalization of the Parramore District and served as...
People
Clara Davis Warren - A Legacy of Love
Above photo of Clara Davis Warren from the Florida Catholic, April 2, 1982. Photo and article by Sister Elizabeth Crean. Permission granted.
Clara Davis Warren – A Legacy of Love
[caption id="attachment_35210" align="alignright" width="174"] Clara Davis Wa...
