Tag: Orlando Remembered

People
Historian Richard Cronin Presents: "Remembering Orlandoans" at Orlando Remembered, October 2023
I thought that perhaps one of the best presentations for this type of group would be to talk about the people who helped make Orlando what it is today. If you have read any of my books you probably know I love talking about the people. I like tracing the ... Read more
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 a ... Read more
Events
Sorosis Club of Orlando Presents at Orlando Remembered, September 2022
                                                                                                                                                Photo by Juan Rivera The Sorosis Club ... Read more
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 didn't think i ... Read more
Organizations
Orlando Remembered Round Table Oral History, March 16, 2022
Orlando Remembered Round Table oral history presentation conducted at the Orlando Public Library on March 16, 2022. We welcome you to listen to this oral history collection of Orlando Remembered members.  Listen (31:34) [audio mp3="https://orla ... Read more
Organizations
Dr. Robert Serros Orlando Remembered Oral History
Listen as Dr. Robert Serros, recalls the origins of Orlando Remembered and the influential members through the years dedicated to preserving landmarks of Orlando history. Dr. Serros and his brother Andy Serros, standing, served as leaders for Orlando ... Read more
Topics
"Harriet, Henrietta and Orlando's School for Girls", An Orlando Remembered Presentation by Historian Richard Cronin, March 2021
 In honor of Women's History Month, Historian Richard Cronin elucidates  the local history documenting how the founders of Orlando felt educating women to be very important. Listen as Author Richard Cronin presents Harriet, Henrietta, and Orlando's S ... Read more
Events
The Honorable Regina I. Hill, Orlando City Commissioner District 5, Oral History Presentation for Orlando Remembered, Inc.
The Honorable Regina Hill, Orlando City Commissioner / District 5 with Orlando Remembered, Inc. at the Orange County Regional History Center, February 20. 2019. Commissioner Hill is pictured to the right of the flag next to Orlando Remembered Secretary ... Read more
People
Robert Serros, St. James Parishioner
Interview with Orlando native Bob Serros at the "Sneak Preview" for the restored Saint James Cathedral in downtown Orlando, November 13th, 2010. Mr. Serros was baptized in the original wooden church and recalls, "the murals in the chapel which were par ... Read more
Topics
Orlando Remembered Display Case
When the San Juan Hotel at the northwest corner of Orange Avenue and Central Boulevard was slated for demolition, many citizens felt that the past was slipping away by wrecking ball and bulldozer and soon would be forgotten. The displays created by Orland ... Read more