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1890 Orlando, Florida: county seat of Orange County.

Birds-eye-view map of Orlando, Florida, showing streets, street names, rail lines, structures and lakes. Includes advertisements.
A.G. West Grove

Black-and-white photograph of the A.G. West grove with a barn, a house-drawn cart, and a man with a wheelbarrow. Photograph is part of a collection of 30 photographs related to orange groves and the orange growing industry.
Airmail envelope,

An airmail envelope from the first airmail flight from Orlando postmarked March 1, 1929, addressed to Mrs. L.J. Lancaster, 129 So. Walnut St.and Morgantown, Ma. Address stamp on front of envelope: Guy B. Hartley, 729 Euclid Avenue, Orlando, Florida.
Anderson Grove

Black-and-white photograph of the Anderson orange grove with a man and a horse-drawn plow. Photograph is part of a collection of 30 photographs related to orange groves and the orange growing industry.
Angebilt addition to Orlando: Ideal for home sites.

Advertisement including description, photograph, and map of the planned Angebilt Addition subdivision.
Angebilt Hotel.

Black-and-white photograph of the Angebilt Hotel, view with cars surrounding hotel. Architecturally the building follows the style of Italian Renaissance revival especially in the architectural accents and in the use of the cornice.
Automobile Roads in Florida.

Road map of the state of Florida from 1929, created by Gulf Refining Company. Detail maps of Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Miami and Tampa.
Avalon Orange Groves, Winter Garden, Fla

Black-and-white photograph of a man conducting a microscopic examination of an orange in an orange grove. Photograph is part of a collection of 30 photographs related to orange groves and the orange growing industry.
Beauties from the Sunshine State, Florida.

Color picture postcard of young woman in a white hat in front of an orange tree in Florida. Reverse side blank.
Bell Hotel envelope.

Envelope from the Bell Hotel, Winter Garden addressed to Mr. W.E. Martin from H.S. Bell. Envelope has 2 cent stamp affixed and date stamps for Feb. 26, 1913 and Feb. 27, 1913. Enveloped also has information on Winter Garden and the Bell Hotel.
Bird's-eye photograph of workers in an orange grove.

Black-and-white bird's-eye view photograph of an orange grove in Florida, with workers. Photograph is part of a collection of 30 photographs related to orange groves and the orange growing industry.
Black-and-White Photograph of Orlando High School Students and Faculty

Black-and-white photograph of Orlando High School students in front of a school building. Photograph by Moody and Berry, Ocala, Fla.
Black-and-white photograph of Orlando High School students and faculty, 1905.

Black-and-white photograph of Orlando High School students and faculty, 1905, taken in front of the school building, which burnt down a week later. Text on back includes names of students and faculty, and a newspaper clipping about the death of the Orlando Public Schools superintendent W.R. O'Neal.
Black-and-White Photograph of Orlando Public School Children

Black-and-white photograph of Orlando Public School children and teacher in front of a school building. Students look to be of elementary school age. Photograph by Moody and Berry, Ocala, Fla.
Black-and-white photographs of the Wyoming Hotel.

Two black-and-white photographs of the Wyoming Hotel, Orlando, Fla.
Busy day in a cabbage field in Florida.

Color picture postcard of workers in a cabbage field in Florida. Reverse side blank.
Busy day in an orange grove, Florida.

Hand colored photographic postcard of workers and a car in a citrus grove in Florida. Printed on reverse side: "With love and best wishes and that you may have a happy Easter time and remember the day. To the dear children. Hoping to be with you again. Lovingly, Mother." Addressed to "Mrs. Lula Apley."
Busy day in an orange grove, Florida.

Color picture postcard of workers and ladders in a citrus grove in Florida. Printed on reverse side:and"Friend Muzz, Heard you were sick hope you are better. What more could I say in a ten page letter. Stick.and Addressed to "Col. Frand Muzzey, Pittsfield, N.H.and Postmarked: Laconia, N.H.and Feb. 6, 1922.
Celery field, Orlando, Fla.

Picture postcard of workers in a celery in Orlando, Florida. Reverse side blank.
City of Orlando map.

Street map of Orlando, Florida; reverse side: road map of Orange County, Florida.
Concord and Ivanhoe Lakes, Orlando, Fla.

Black-and-white photographic postcard of Lakes Concord and Ivanhoe and a grove in Florida. Reverse side blank.
Empire Hotel.

Black-and-white photograph of the Empire Hotel and the Tramor Cafeteria, view with cars parked on brick lined street.
Empire Hotel and Tramor Cafeteria.

Black-and-white photograph of a street in Orlando lined with cars, and showing a view of the Empire Hotel and the Tramor Cafeteria.
Eustis Street Map.

Street map of Eustis reproduced from a hand rendered map of streets with some street names, some structures, and the route of Atlantic Coast Railroad.and Reverse side has advertisements and sponsors.
Florida Sanitarium.

Black-and-white photograph of patients being bathed and cared for by nurses at the Florida Sanitarium, Orlando, Fla.
Florida Sanitarium.

Black-and-white photographs of the Florida Sanitarium, Orlando, Fla.and as seen across Lake Estelle.
Florida sanitarium and hospital, Orlando, Florida.

Colorized photographic postcards: of a citrus grove, the sunroom of the sanatorium, and 2 outside photos of the Florida Sanitarium and Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Printed on reverse side: The Florida Sanitarium and Hospital is one of the 40 like Institutions conducted by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Service scientific and efficient. Equipment modern. Location ideal,and-overlooking beautiful Lake Estelle, 2 andandandand miles from Orlando, on the Dixie Highway. Climate delightful, cool in summer, warm in winter.
Florida Sanitarium Lobby

Black-and-white photograph of the lobby of the Florida Sanitarium, with a view of the front desk.
Florida second grade teacher's certificate.

Teacher's Certificate given to C.A. Hamilton to teach second grade in Orange County, Florida for two years signed by J.L. Beeks, and dated May 21, 1894. Certificate also lists C.A. Hamilton's scores on teacher's examination. The certificate was printed by the Morning News Lith.and Savannah, Georgia.
Fordson Tractors Preparing Land for Planting

Black-and-white photograph of a line of Fordson tractors preparing a field for planting. Photograph is part of a collection of 30 photographs related to orange groves and the orange growing industry.
Freeze of 1886

Black-and-white photograph of an orange tree during the freeze of 1886.
Frozen Grove, Orlando, Fla. / by Howard

Black-and-white photograph of a frozen grove in 1895, with a man surveying the trees. Photograph is part of a collection of 30 photographs related to orange groves and the orange growing industry.
Graduation class 1906, Orlando High School.

Black-and-white photograph of 1906 graduating class Orlando High School, with faculty. Writing on back are names of those in the photograph, date of photograph and that the photograph was presented by Fannie Berry Fitzgerald.
Grove After the Freeze of 1895

Black-and-white photograph of an orange grove after the freeze of 1895, with the ground covered in oranges. Photograph is part of a collection of 30 photographs related to orange groves and the orange growing industry.
Jones High School

Black-and-white photograph of Jones High School students, standing in front of the school building. The children and faculty are all dressed in uniform, a man stands in front holding an American flag. According to the website Orlando: A Visual History found at http:and/www.cfhf.net/orlando/1921.htm the school was constructed 1921-22 and the site on 101 North Parramore Avenue was the third location of the first public school for blacks in Orlando, which was first established in 1895.
Lake Eola from Courthouse Tower.

Picture postcard of Lake Eola in Orlando, Florida, with houses in the foreground. Photo taken from 1892 Courthouse tower. Reverse side blank.
Lake Eola, Orlando, Fla.

Black and white picture postcard of Lake Eola, Orlando, Florida, with a citrus grove in the foreground. Reverse side blank.
Large grapefruit grove near Orlando, Florida.

Color picture postcard of grapefruit grove near Orlando, Florida. Reverse side blank.
Map of Apopka

1886 map of Apopka, Fla. showing streets, rail lines, city blocks, properties with owner names. Text on map addresses population, railroads, businesses, schools and churches, geography, and business potential of area. Map published by Page McKinney real estate loan agent. The name of G.E. Hunt, developer appears in lower right hand corner.
Map of Gatlin.

1912 map of Gatlin showing a core subdivision with numbered lots along either side of Gatlin Ave. and situated between Lakes Jennie and Jewel. Many lots contain last names. On the reverse side is a typewritten description of Gatlin written by Mahlon Gore espousing the benefits of Gatlin and Orlando.
Map of Grasmere

1884 map of Grasmere (Fla.), which became Plymouth in 1911. Map shows land plots with owner's names, roads, structures, T.O.A. railroad route, groves, and lakes. Map scale 6 chains and 396 feet. The name of E.G. Renrer appears on the map. Map was printed by A.M. Photo-Litho. Co. New York.
Map of Orange County, Florida

Map of Orange County, Florida and surrounding counties designed for luring tourists including fisherman, game sportsmen, and general travelers interested in seeing or capturing various types of game and wildlife in general. Map denotes types of animals that can be seen or caught throughout the region by inclusion of pictures of those animals. Inscribed on back of map in pencil is approximate date of map and id number given to map by the History Center. Map was made in the 1920s and provided by the Central Title and Trust Co. of Orlando, located at 25 E. Central Ave. The map was printed by the Chief Press, Apopka, Florida, and was compiled and drawn by A. Clague.
Map of Orlando.

1932 map of Orlando published by the Chamber of Commerce. One side has streets, lakes, parks, rail lines, and cemeteries. Also on map statistical information on Orlando. Back of map has map of Florida, a detailed map of downtown Orlando, and a road map of Orange County. Map compiled and drawn by A. Clague.
Map of Orlando Florida

1928 map of Orlando by the City Engineer Morton Macartney showing streets, block numbers, railroads, lakes, and rivers. On map, 1 inch and 400 feet.
Map of Orlando: the city beautiful.

Street Map of Orlando, Florida, authorized by the Orlando Chamber of Commerce.
Map of the peninsula of Florida and adjacent islands.

Map of the Florida Peninsula showing the route of the Florida East Coast Railway (FECR) and associated steamship routes.
Map of the Sanford Grant

1884 map of the Sanford land grant denoting lands for sale by Edward R. Trafford, C.E. Map by the Florida Land Colonization Co. Limited printed by F. Bourquin, Lithorgrapher. Map scale: 40 chains to 1 inch. William A. Guild signed the bottom right hand corner of the map.
Map of the town Winter Park, Orange County, Florida.

Map of the town of Winter Park containing a small map of the city with decorative illustrations of young children playing, a map of Florida, and information on Winter Park and Sanford, including weather, buildings, hotels, lakes, society, politics, and orange culture.
Map of Vineland.

A plat map of Vineland (Fla.) showing numbered properties, street names, Gilchrist Park, the Atlantic Coasi Railroad, and Lake Ruby. A paragraph in the upper right hand corner extols the virtues of the city.
Orange Grove After the Freeze of 1895

Black-and-white photograph of an orange grove after the freeze of 1895. Photograph is part of a collection of 30 photographs related to orange groves and the orange growing industry.

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