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Altamonte Hotel 1
Black-and-white photograph of the Altamonte Hotel, which stood from 1883 until it burned downed in 1953. The photograph is of an exterior shot of the hotel with benches and child sitting on one of the benches. The bottom of the photograph has inscribed on it Altamonte Hotel, Altamonte Springs, F. The inscription was scratched onto the film negative. Insribed on the back of the photo is: 2003.002.0055
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Altamonte Hotel 2
Black-and-white photograph of the Altamonte Hotel (1883-1953) possibly by Jefferson Caly Ensminger. Photograph is and exterior shot of the front facade.
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Bell Hotel
Black-and-white photograph of the "Bell Hotel" in Sanford with cars, a display board, and a wagon. Display board reads: "YMCA diamond ball tonight 7:30 by the Zoo free E. Side Farmers vs. Piggly Wiggly." The wagon is Silas Bigger's peanut wagon. The Bell Cafe was owned by Manuel Dadelake, a Greek immigrant, in 1917. Inscribed on the back of the photograph is 2004.002.0797.
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Big tree, "giant cypress" at Longwood.
Color postcard of the Big Tree "Giant Cypress" near Sanford (Fla.) Text on the back of the postcard reads: "Experts say only one other tree on the North American continent, one in Mexico, is older than the ancient cypress near Orlando, Florida. It is estimated that the Florida tree is between 2.000 and 3,000 years old. It is 127 feet high and has a circumference at its base of of 47 feet." Also on the back of the postcard is a handwritten correspondence.
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Comfort Cottage Hotel
Photographic version of an original photographic postcard of the Comfort Cottage Hotel in Sanford, Florida. The facisimile reads: Comfort Cottage, Sanford, Florida and is inscribed in pencil with the name: Mrs. M. Martin. The image contains a view of the Comfort Cottage with a covered porch, surrounded by trees, with people sitting on the porch.and The Comfort Cottage Hotel in Sanford is listed in the Florida Times Union for November 13, 1895 as under the management of Mrs. Martin and mentioned again in October 28, 1899 as Mrs. Martin opens the Comfort Cottage. Inscribed on the back is 2004.002.0797.
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Cypress Methuselah.
Color tone photographic postcard of the Cypress Methuselah in Longwood, Fla. Text on back of postcard: "The big Cypress tree is located near Longwood, Fla. midway between Orlando and Sanford. It is said to be the largest tree east of California. It is 47 feet in circumfrance at its base, and is 127 feet in height. It is also supposed to be the oldest tree in the U.S.A. The estimated age being between 2,000 and 3,000 years."
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Hotel Montezuma
Black-and-white photograph of the Hotel Montezuma with car out front. Text above the photograph reads: Hotel Montezuma, Sanford, Florida. The hotel was on the corner of 3rd street and Magnolia avenue. Built around 1887, it was known as the Hotel Wilton, the Bye-Lo around the 1910s, renamed the Montezuma in the 1920s, and the the Hotel Montezuma in 1924. The front of the hotel faced Magnolia avenue. Postcards of the hotel from around 1910 show the 3rd street porch screened and from around 1926, extensive remodelling of the hotel took place. Corner posts on the front porch were removed and large square columns were added. The upstairs and 3rd street porches were enclosed to add more rooms and an extension was made to the south side of the building. The hotel burnt to the ground, date unknown. Inscribed on the back of the photograph in pencil is: 2003.002.0316
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Lake Mary School
Black-and-white photograph of Lake Mary School, Lake Mary Florida. Inscribed on the back of the photograph in pencil is: 2004.002.0055
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Lake Monroe School Wall Plaque
Black-and-white photograph of a marble wall plaque on a brick wall, at Lake Monroe School. The plaque reads: Lake Monroe School, Co. Board, Trust's, F.P. Forster; J.W. Bell; C.A. Dallas; J.A. Johnson; C.F. Harrison; C.C. Pearson; T.W. Lawton, Supt.and F.H. Trimble; S.O. Shinholser, Archt, Builder. Inscribed on the back of the photograph in pen is: 1274-9, and in pencil: 2003.002.0148.
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Little red Schoolhouse
Black-and-white photograph of the Little Red Schoolhouse in Sanford, Florida. Sign on the front of the school reads: Primary School. The school is also known as the Eastside School, it dates back to 1883 and is on the corner of Sixth street and Palmetto avenue. Inscribed on the back of the photograph in pencil is: 2003.002.0168.
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Mayfair Hotel, Sanford, Fla.
Color tinted postcard of the Mayfair Hotel, Sanford, Florida, by the St. John's River. The image contains boaters. Printed on the postcard is: S-1, The Mayfair Hotel, Sanford, Fla. On the back of the postcard is a correspondance to Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Crum, 312 E. 2nd Street, Frederick, Maryland. Printed on the back of the postcard is: Orange News Co., Orlando Fla., Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone" Post Card (Reg. U.S. Pat.Off.andand and: Mayfair Hotel located on the banks of hte St. John's River at Sanford, a city of 11,000 people, directly connected with the ocean through an 8- foot channel on the St. John's River. Also on the back, a one cent stamp and a ink stamping that reads: Benson Junction, Fla. Mar. 18, p.m. 1947. The postcard is card stock with a linen finish.
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Osceola Schoolhouse
Black-and-white photograph of the Osceola Schoolhouse with children and teachers standing in front, view includes a flagpole. Inscribed on the back of the photograph in pen is: Osceola--1920--School house, Teachers: Mrs. Dooley and Helen Moran with their classes from J.V. Toole, Sem Co. Hist Comm; and inscribed in pencil: 2003.002.0274.
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Palm Springs School Picnic at Clay Springs
Black-and-white photograph of a Palm Springs school picnic at Clay Springs. Students and teachers standing in front of a forested area. Text on the front of the photograph reads: Palm Springs School Picnic at Clay Springs, April 5, 1998, inscription was etched onto the film negative. Inscribed on the back of the photograph in pencil is: 2003.002.0092
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Pico Hotel
Photographic version of an original photographic postcard of the Pico Hotel, Sanford, Florida with horses in front. The postcard is color tinted. Signs around the building say Railroad Dining Room, Restaurant, and Olive Hotel. Printed on the front of the postcard is Pico Hotel, Sanford, Fla. The building was the PICO Hotel (Plant Investment Co. hotel and restaurant located on North Oak Avenue). The building was designed by Sanford architect W.T. Cotter and built in 1887, who gave the building a Turkish/Byzantine style dome. The Turkish style hotel served the railroad and steamboat passengers. The restaurant was run by the Takach family. Inscribed on the back of the photograph in pencil is: 2004.002.0047.
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Robins Nest Hotel
Photographic version of an original black-and-white photographic postcard of the Robins Nest Hotel. Image depicts people standing in front of the hotel and on the porch. Typewritten on the front of the postcard was: Robins Nest, Sanford, Fla., and Maxwell and Rourke, Ice Cream Parlor. The Robin's Nest was named after Aaron Robins, and was located at 402 W. First Street in Sanford. The hotel was first mentioned in the Sanford city directory in 1909 as Robins Nest, and was renamed Empire Hotel in 1917. Inscribed on the back of the photograph is: 2004.002.0049
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Sanford House Hotel
Black-and-white photographic postcard of the Sanford House Hotel, with view of a lake. The Sanford House Hotel is also known as the Hotel Carnes. Text on postcard reads: Sanford House, A.8. The photograph is by Jefferson Clay Ensminger glass plate negative. Inscribed on the back of the photograph is: 2004.002.0600.
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Sirrine Hotel advertisement
Black-and-white photocopy image of a microfilmed newspaper advertisement for the Sirrine Hotel from the Sanford Herald, October 6, 1911. Advertisement reads: Sirrine Hotel, Corner Fourth Street and Palmetto Avenue. Good rooms--Best of the Table Board--Everything first class--Special attention given transient trade--Sunday dinner a speciality. Mrs. Donna Thayer, Proprietress--Will open August the first. Newspaper page also contains other advertisements. Inscribed in pencil on the back of the photograph is 2004.002.0054.
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Swedish School House
Black-and-white photograph of Swedish School House with people standing in front, possibly teachers. Text at bottom of photograph reads: Swedish School House. Inscribed on the back of the photograph is 2004.002.0102.
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Big tree, "giant cypress" at Longwood.
Color postcard of the Big Tree "Giant Cypress" near Sanford (Fla.) Text on the back of the postcard reads: "Experts say only one other tree on the North American continent, one in Mexico, is older than the ancient cypress near Orlando, Florida. It is estimated that the Florida tree is between 2.000 and 3,000 years old. It is 127 feet high and has a circumference at its base of of 47 feet." Also on the back of the postcard is a handwritten correspondence.
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Cypress Methuselah.
Color tone photographic postcard of the Cypress Methuselah in Longwood, Fla. Text on back of postcard: "The big Cypress tree is located near Longwood, Fla. midway between Orlando and Sanford. It is said to be the largest tree east of California. It is 47 feet in circumfrance at its base, and is 127 feet in height. It is also supposed to be the oldest tree in the U.S.A. The estimated age being between 2,000 and 3,000 years."
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Mayfair Hotel, Sanford, Fla.
Color tinted postcard of the Mayfair Hotel, Sanford, Florida, by the St. John's River. The image contains boaters. Printed on the postcard is: S-1, The Mayfair Hotel, Sanford, Fla. On the back of the postcard is a correspondance to Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Crum, 312 E. 2nd Street, Frederick, Maryland. Printed on the back of the postcard is: Orange News Co., Orlando Fla., Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone" Post Card (Reg. U.S. Pat.Off.andand and: Mayfair Hotel located on the banks of hte St. John's River at Sanford, a city of 11,000 people, directly connected with the ocean through an 8- foot channel on the St. John's River. Also on the back, a one cent stamp and a ink stamping that reads: Benson Junction, Fla. Mar. 18, p.m. 1947. The postcard is card stock with a linen finish.