The Plaza Hotel The Plaza Hotel, also known as the Plaza Building, is a historic hotel and residence located in downtown Jacksonville. The Plaza Hotel was constructed in 1903 on a lot that previously...
The Plaza Hotel The Plaza Hotel, also known as the Plaza Building, is a historic hotel and residence located in downtown Jacksonville. The Plaza Hotel was constructed in 1903 on a lot that previously...
Cypress Gardens Cypress Gardens opened on January 2, 1936, as a botanical garden planted by Dick Pope Sr. and his wife Julie, billed as Florida’s first commercial tourist theme park. It became...
Located in Daytona Beach, the Surfside Hotel was built in 1974 and owned by Bray & Gillespie Inc., a Daytona Beach real-estate company that at one time owned dozens of beachside hotels, including...
An old photograph, probably of a family member, sits among boxes, books, and nicknacks up in the attic. Of all the places I’ve photographed throughout the years, homes will forever be some of...
First Baptist Church, 1920s. Courtesy of the State Archives of Florida. The First Baptist Church congregation built its first church at the corner of E. Tarpon and Ring Avenues. Dr. Dee Diamandis...
NAAS Cecil Field The Yellow Water Nuclear Weapons Storage Area was a top-secret location used for storing nuclear armaments during the Cold War. Shortly before the United States’ entry into...
The bathhouse at White Springs in 1912. Photo courtesy of the Florida State Archives. When Spanish explorers visited the area in the 1530s, the area was inhabited by the Timucuan tribe who believed...
Hotel Hampton These ruins are all that remain of the Hotel Hampton, a massive resort, and health spa, located in Hampton Springs, Taylor County, Florida. Back in the 19th and 20th centuries, Florida...
The Foam Dome Home Mark Cohen Nestled amongst the pine trees, bamboo, and fern-filled forest near Santa Fe College in Gainesville, the Foam Dome Home was designed and constructed in 1972 by Mark...
An undated postcard for the Coral Castle Old postcards called it “Coral Castle”, a local landmark known for its beautiful gardens and distinctive castle-like home. According to some...
William Boyd Barnett In the heart of the Central Business District in Downtown Jacksonville, FL stands an 18-story building once proudly known as the Barnett National Bank Building in all its former...
Fenway Hotel Construction on the Fenway Hotel began in 1924, but the project stalled due to financial problems. It wasn’t until Clearwater developer, George H. Bowles, decided to invest in the...
Beginning in 1933, the Little Theater of Hollywood produced plays at various locations all over Hollywood. The group disbanded during World War II, as casting during the draft was difficult. They...
United Brotherhood of Carpenters Often shortened to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America was formed on August 12, 1881, by Peter...
Located at the southwest corner of Ridgewood St. and Cathcart Ave., this religious building serves as a record of Orlando’s residential and spiritual growth during the Land Boom Period of the...
William J. Howey, Founder of Howey-in-the-Hills The Howey Mansion is a historic 7,188 square foot, 20-room Mediterranean Revival Style home located in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida. It was built by...
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