Memories
Places
The Children's Library Through the Years
The Children's Library in Downtown Orlando
The Albertson Public Library 1923 - 1964
When the Albertson Public Library opened on November 8, 1923, the Children's Room was located on the ground floor or basement on the east side of the bu...
People
Helen Gardner
Born in 1884 in Binghampton, New York, Helen Gardner was eighteen when she became the second wife of Duncan Pell, Sr., and moved to Orlando.
Though the two would later divorce, Helen Gardner would go on to make successful films...
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Memories of OCLS
In celebration of the 100th Year Anniversary of the Orange County Library System, patrons have been encouraged to share their personal memories of visiting the library. To add your own memory, you can contact us, or you can download the...
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Library Storytellers Through the Years
ABOVE: Photo of Children's Library staff in the basement around 1994. Standing: Gregg Gronlund, Charlie Hoeck, and Christi Cohen. Sitting: Crystal Sullivan, Stefani Koorey, Sue Wright, Carolyn Rosenblum, and Jane Tracy.
Storytime at the Library
Storytell...
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. The architects' drawings reveal the planned transformation of the form...
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 se...
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
Clara Davis Warren
When Clara Davis Warren departed this life on Octo...
Places
OPL Expansion Plans and Construction Photos 1982-1985
ABOVE: April 20, 1983, looking Northeast with the 1966 OPL in the top right corner.
Expansion of the 60,000 square foot 1966 Orlando Public Library was planned even before it opened on August 7, 1966, however, the people of Orlando probably...
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Orlando History Through Postcards
Orlando History Through Postcards
More than just being something nice to send a friend or a relative while on a trip, these postcards show Orlando through the years and offer a glimpse at what the City Beautiful looked like to tourists...
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