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Orlando United - The Pulse Tragedy
On June 12, 2016 a shooting occurred at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando that resulted in the tragic loss of 49 lives. The Orlando community responded to this tragedy by uniting in displays of love and support for the victims...
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Oral History Interview with Martin Inventor David L. Emmons
Featured photo above: Colleagues from Martin Marietta enjoy dinner together at Julian's Dining Room, circa 1980. Pictured second from the left, McDonald Wiggins - Martin communications, Julian Rentro - Martin patent attorney, and David Emmons - Martin inventor...
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1937 Social Register of Orlando
The introductory page in the 1937 Social Register of Orlando states: "The Social Register of Orlando has been compiled primarily for the benefit of subscribers. The attention of all whose names have been omitted is called to this fact."
The register lists...
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Orlando Area Elementary and High School Yearbooks
Turn back the hands of time while you peruse Orlando area elementary and high school yearbooks.
Various Grand Avenue School yearbooks from 1926-2009
1924 Orlando Senior High School Yearbook- The Echo
1926 Orlando Senior High School Yearbook - Las Memorias
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Famous Front Pages in Winter Park History
On April 30, 1969, the Winter Park Sun newspaper included a special supplement featuring 22 front pages spanning the years 1926 to 1961 and including front pages from The Winter Park Herald, The Winter Park Sun, and the Winter Park...
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First Railroad Chartered in 1875
Written by Henry C. Frey of Stuart, Florida, and published in the Orlando Sentinel on Monday, March 5, 1956.
First Railroad Chartered in 1875
Editor: Orlando's first railroad was unique. It was the first and only railroad to this day, owned and...
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Arrival of Engines Put City on Map
This article penned by well-known Orlando resident W. R. O'Neal was published in one of the Orlando newspapers in January 1936. It appears this was an entry in a column called: "Memoirs by W. R. O'Neal."
History of Railroad Entry to...
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Seaboard Air Line Railroad - The Dinky Line
The Seaboard Air Line Railroad Dinky Line ran from Orlando to Oviedo through Winter Park's best residential sections and around the lakes on which the homes front. The original wood burner steam locomotive was eventually replaced with a diesel locomotive...
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Oral History Interview with KEW Program Director for SDI: James Buchan
In AIAA and IEEE I would tell a person that you're going to give a paper next - six months from now at this conference... And in the last strategic conference, two of my fellows gave the best paper there....
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The Mayors' Gallery City of Orlando, Florida
As part of the celebration of Orlando's centennial in August 1975, the city created an eight-page brochure with the photographs of each of the men who served as mayor of Orlando from 1875 to 1975 and listing major events during...
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Bob and Kim Showalter Oral History Interview
ABOVE: The future leader of Showalter Flying Service, Bob Showalter, seated on the cushion top left, next to Paul Wagner, Jr. Rollins College President Paul Wagner, center, with Howard Showalter, right, and family. Photo circa 1950.
Listen as Showalter Flyi...
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The Florida Collection
The Florida Collection at the Downtown Orlando Public Library holds many unique and interesting literary Florida gems. Items dating back to the 1800s and up to present day show hints of previous ownership, like an author's scribbled signature or a...
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