Art in the Library Archives

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Wizard of Oz Murals in the Children's Library in downtown Orlando. These Wizard of Oz murals were installed in the 1999 remodeling of the Children's Library. The art comes from L. Frank Baum's "Wizard of Oz" with illustrations by Michael Hague. Note ... Read more

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OCLS Plaques

The Orange County Library System has commissioned numerous plaques over the years to honor important staff, board members, and community partners who made an impact on the library system. Once displayed throughout the Orlando Public Library, many of the p ... Read more

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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 Public ... Read more

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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 Friends of the Ora ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 York. In N ... Read more

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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 books in the collection ... Read more

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Light Waves Installation

"Light Waves" is an interactive glass sculpture located on the western wall of the Orlando Public Library. "Light Waves" was designed by artist Christopher Janney and contains a series of "touch plates" that trigger light and sound when activated by touc ... Read more

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Emerald Tower Installation

Emerald Tower (often referred to as the Castle). This Emerald Tower on was installed in the 1999 remodeling of the Children's Library and represents the Emerald City, the fictional capital city in the Land of Oz. It is flanked on both sides by illustra ... Read more

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Florida Scene Installation

This installation depicts a classic tin roofed cracker house porch in Florida. READ more about the Florida crackers - history of the Florida cowboys! It was donated by the Friends of the Orange County Library System and the Chesley G. Magruder Founda ... Read more

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Under the Sea Installation

The iconic "Under the Sea" mobile in the Children's Library at the Orlando Public Library was designed by John Robert Wolfe and installed in 1999 as part of the remodel of the Children's Library. READ more about John Robert Wolfe and his sculptures. ... Read more

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Jack and the Beanstalk Installation

This installation depicts Jack climbing the beanstalk with the giant's foot coming down of the clouds and little Jack desperately climbing as fast as he can to avoid the giant. It was designed by Creative Arts Unlimited and installed in the 1999 remode ... Read more