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Newlyweds, Roy and Mary Ann Weisenbarger with Pastor Tuhy. June 10, 1962
Roy Weisenbarger slips the wedding band on the finger of his new bride, Mary Ann Tesinsky, under the watchful eye of Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy. The wedding took place at St. Luke's Lutheran Church on June 10, 1962; 8x10 B and W print, scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011
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New Members Welcomed, March 18, 1951
New members are welcomed by the congregation on March 18, 1951, in the chancel of the 1939 brick church. Left to right: 1. Paul Ector, 2. David Earle, 3. Gertrude Earle, 4. Jerry Arndt, Sr. Small B&W photo, scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLS, 2011.
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Nursery School Class, c. 1946
Ten children seated at table in St. Luke's first school classroom, c. 1946. Rear row (left to right): 1. Robert Mikler, 2. Barbara Beasley, 3. Josie Mikler, 4. Betty Ruth Duda, 5. Priscilla Tuhy. Front: 1. Raymond Mikler, 2.Mike Duda, 3. Katherine Mikler, 4. Joseph Duda, 5. unknown. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
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Nursery School Class, c. 1946, in Old Wood Church Building
Fourteen little children, in one of the congregation's first nursery classes, are shown in the rather primitive classroom which had been created from the original wood church (moved from the cemetery to new church property in 1939). Only some the children can be identified because of blurred images: Josie Mikler, Michael Duda, Eleanor Duda, Katherine Martha Duda, Susan Stanko, Carl Fabry, Betty Ruth Duda. 3x3 sepia print, scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, August, 2011.
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Office of A. Duda and Sons,Inc. with boxcars heading to the packing house. 1930s, Black and White
View of the office building of A. Duda and Sons, Inc. on SR426 in Slavia, 1930s. Railroad boxcars are lined up heading for the packing house (in background) to be loaded with crates of celery and shipped to markets.
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Office of A. Duda and Sons,Inc. with boxcars heading to the packing house. 1930s, Enhanced
View of the office building of A. Duda and Sons, Inc. on SR426 in Slavia, 1930s. Railroad boxcars are lined up heading for the packing house (in background) to be loaded with crates of celery and shipped to markets.
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Office of A. Duda and Sons,Inc. with boxcars heading to the packing house. 1930s, Original
View of the office building of A. Duda and Sons, Inc. on SR426 in Slavia, 1930s. Railroad boxcars are lined up heading for the packing house (in background) to be loaded with crates of celery and shipped to markets.
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Officiants at Dedication of St. Luke's Church Addition on May 5, 1957
At an afternoon service on May 5, 1957, the newly expanded facility and remodeled sanctuary was dedicated. Officiating were (left to right): Rev. Albert Besalski (Trinity/Orlando), Rev. Stephen Tuhy and Rev. Paul Stanko (Lakewood, OH). In commemoration of the occasion, Pastor Tuhy was presented with a new cassock, surplice and a pectoral cross.; Scan from church publication: "Fifty Years of Grace and Mercy 1912-1962".
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Officiates at Installation of Rev. John Kucharik. May 19, 1968
Clergy gathered to celebrate the installation of Rev. John Kucharik as pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. May 19,1968.
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Olga and Johnny Jakubcin, c. 1950
Mr. and Mrs. John (Olga) Jakubcin. C.1950. Automobile (model unidentified) in background. Snapshot scanned on Epson 10000 at SLLC, April, 2012.
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Opening day of St. Luke's new school building. August 6, 2001
Ms. Wendy Duda Clark leads her students to their brand new classrooms as St. Luke's Lutheran School begins a new school year on August 6, 2001. Another image shows students having their first look at interior lobby and a group photo was also taken of the student body on opening day. The congregation broke ground for the new school in spring of 2000 and construction of the two-story brick building was completed only one year later.
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Opening day of St. Luke's new school building. August 6, 2001
Ms. Wendy Duda Clark leads her students to their brand new classrooms as St. Luke's Lutheran School begins a new school year on August 6, 2001. Another image shows students having their first look at interior lobby and a group photo was also taken of the student body on opening day. The congregation broke ground for the new school in spring of 2000 and construction of the two-story brick building was completed only one year later.
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Opening day of St. Luke's new school building. August 6, 2001
Ms. Wendy Duda Clark leads her students to their brand new classrooms as St. Luke's Lutheran School begins a new school year on August 6, 2001. Another image shows students having their first look at interior lobby and a group photo was also taken of the student body on opening day. The congregation broke ground for the new school in spring of 2000 and construction of the two-story brick building was completed only one year later.
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Opening Day of St. Luke's School, 1947. 12 Students With Miss Daniel Standing Behind Them
The twelve students comprising the entire student body of St. Luke's first school pose with their teacher, Dorothy Daniel, on the first day of the 1947-48 school year in the classroom created in the wood building that was St. Luke's original church. Left to right, FRONT: 1. Andy L. Duda 2. Joseph Duda 3. Phyllis Cicmanec 4. Katherine G. Mikler 5. Raymond Mikler 6. Priscilla Tuhy; REAR: 1. Carl Fabry 2. Ferdinand S. Duda 3. Luther Duda 4. Elena Tuhy 5. Mary Ann Tesinsky 6. Rebekah Tuhy
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Opening Day of St. Luke's School, 1947. Three Students At Desks
On opening day of the 1947-48 school year, three students sit at their desks in the schoolroom, which was housed in the wood building that had served the congregation as a sanctuary for more than 2 decades. Left to right: Carl Fabry, Mary Ann Tesinsky, Phyllis Cicmanec.
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Opening Day of St. Luke's School, 1947. Twelve Students, With Miss Daniel Seated At Her Desk
On the first day of the 1947-48 school year, the entire student body of St. Luke's first school poses with teacher, Dorothy Daniel, who is seated at her desk in the schoolroom created in the original wooden church building. Left to right. FRONT: 1.Phyllis Cicmanec 2.Joseph Duda 3.Priscilla Tuhy 4.Katherine G. Mikler 5.Raymond Mikler 6.Andy L. Duda REAR: 1.Carl Fabry 2.Ferdinand S. Duda 3.Luther Duda 4.Elena Tuhy 5.Mary Ann Tesinsky 6.Rebekah Tuhy
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Orange Grove in Winter Park, March 28, 1911, visited by Slavia investors
Three potential investors (unidentified) in Slavia Land Co. visit an orange grove in Winter Park on March 28, 1911, before inspecting the land destined to become Slavia Colony on the same trip, a few days later. 4x6 sepia print. Handwritten on front: 'Orange Grove Winter Park- March 28.' Scanned at SLLC, 2011.
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Organist, Olga Jakubcin. February, 1972
Olga Jakubcin accompanies worshipers during a worship service in St. Luke's Lutheran Church (1957 church addition), playing an electronic Allen organ. February, 1972.
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Original Brick Church and Parsonage, c. 1940, Wide Angle View
Wide angle view of the original brick church and parsonage, c. 1940, taken at some distance from the west. This photo was found in the 1940 edition of the SELC 'Kalendar,' a Slovak publication. Image scanned from 1940 edition of SELC 'Kalendar' on Epson10000XL at SLLC, Oct. 2011.
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Original church and cemetery, c. 1934
Original church of St. Luke's Lutheran congregation: single story wood building (converted from turpentine shack), with covered, single-door entry, 2 windows facing northward. Adjacent to small new cemetery with one or more graves. Rural setting, native trees and plants are visible; From 50 Years of Grace and Mercy: "Our old church building in 1934 located in the new cemetery. To the left is the grave of the first adult buried in this cemetery, August 4, 1934. One child had been buried a few years earlier. In 1939 this building was moved to the rear of our new brick Church building and used as a school and parish building." (Author of this narrative: Ferdinand Duda, Sr. Image has been reproduced in several newspapers and in "Like a Mustard Seed, the Slavia Settlement" by Paul Wehr. Mickler House Publishers, 1982). Scanned at SLLS, 2001. Original size not known.
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Original church and cemetery, c. 1934
Original church of St. Luke's Lutheran congregation: single story wood building (converted from turpentine shack), with covered, single-door entry, 2 windows facing northward. Adjacent to small new cemetery with one or more graves. Rural setting, native trees and plants are visible; From 50 Years of Grace and Mercy: "Our old church building in 1934 located in the new cemetery. To the left is the grave of the first adult buried in this cemetery, August 4, 1934. One child had been buried a few years earlier. In 1939 this building was moved to the rear of our new brick Church building and used as a school and parish building." (Author of this narrative: Ferdinand Duda, Sr. Image has been reproduced in several newspapers and in "Like a Mustard Seed, the Slavia Settlement" by Paul Wehr. Mickler House Publishers, 1982). Scanned at SLLS, 2001. Original size not known.
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Original church and cemetery, c. 1934
Original church of St. Luke's Lutheran congregation: single story wood building (converted from turpentine shack), with covered, single-door entry, 2 windows facing northward. Adjacent to small new cemetery with one or more graves. Rural setting, native trees and plants are visible; From 50 Years of Grace and Mercy: "Our old church building in 1934 located in the new cemetery. To the left is the grave of the first adult buried in this cemetery, August 4, 1934. One child had been buried a few years earlier. In 1939 this building was moved to the rear of our new brick Church building and used as a school and parish building." (Author of this narrative: Ferdinand Duda, Sr. Image has been reproduced in several newspapers and in "Like a Mustard Seed, the Slavia Settlement" by Paul Wehr. Mickler House Publishers, 1982). Scanned at SLLS, 2001. Original size not known.
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Original church on cement blocks, with outbuilding, c.1920
This photo of the wood building, used as the first church by St. Luke's congregation, is shown resting on cement blocks on the property later used as the cemetery. Until 1939, when the first permanent, brick structure was erected at another site, the congregation had no electricity or plumbing. The outbuilding to the right of the little church was probably used as a restroom. This photo was found in a Slovak publication, the 'Kalendar-1940,'of the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches, of which St. Luke's was a member-congregation.
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Original church on cement blocks, with outbuilding, c.1920
This photo of the wood building, used as the first church by St. Luke's congregation, is shown resting on cement blocks on the property later used as the cemetery. Until 1939, when the first permanent, brick structure was erected at another site, the congregation had no electricity or plumbing. The outbuilding to the right of the little church was probably used as a restroom. This photo was found in a Slovak publication, the 'Kalendar-1940,'of the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches, of which St. Luke's was a member-congregation.
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Original church on cement blocks, with outbuilding, c.1920
This photo of the wood building, used as the first church by St. Luke's congregation, is shown resting on cement blocks on the property later used as the cemetery. Until 1939, when the first permanent, brick structure was erected at another site, the congregation had no electricity or plumbing. The outbuilding to the right of the little church was probably used as a restroom. This photo was found in a Slovak publication, the 'Kalendar-1940,'of the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches, of which St. Luke's was a member-congregation.
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Original church on cement blocks, with outbuilding, c. 1920
This photo of the wood building, used as the first church by St. Luke's congregation, is shown resting on cement blocks on the property later used as the cemetery. Until 1939, when the first permanent, brick structure was erected at another site, the congregation had no electricity or plumbing. The outbuilding to the right of the little church was probably used as a restroom. This photo was found in a Slovak publication, the 'Kalendar-1940,' of the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches, of which St. Luke's was a member-congregation. Photo from 1940 'Kalendar,' published by SELC, scanned at SLLC, on Epson 10000XL, Oct., 2011.
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Original church on cement blocks, with outbuilding, c. 1920
This photo of the wood building, used as the first church by St. Luke's congregation, is shown resting on cement blocks on the property later used as the cemetery. Until 1939, when the first permanent, brick structure was erected at another site, the congregation had no electricity or plumbing. The outbuilding to the right of the little church was probably used as a restroom. This photo was found in a Slovak publication, the 'Kalendar-1940,' of the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches, of which St. Luke's was a member-congregation. Photo from 1940 'Kalendar,' published by SELC, scanned at SLLC, on Epson 10000XL, Oct., 2011.
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Original Duda Family house and farm: Then and Now, 2015
A view of the Duda Family's first wooden farmhouse and barn on Mikler Road and one of their first celery crops (c. 1927) forms a stark contrast with a 2015 digital image taken from approximately the same vantage point. Today the original 40 acre sand farm contains several homes belonging to 4th generation descendants of Andrew and Katarina Duda. Muck land proved to be more effective for growing crops than the sandy soil on that first farm, so Andrew Duda and his three sons moved their operations to other areas where muck farming could be done.
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Original Duda Family house and farm: Then and Now, c. 1927
A view of the Duda Family's first wooden farmhouse and barn on Mikler Road and one of their first celery crops (c. 1927) forms a stark contrast with a 2015 digital image taken from approximately the same vantage point. Today the original 40 acre sand farm contains several homes belonging to 4th generation descendants of Andrew and Katarina Duda. Muck land proved to be more effective for growing crops than the sandy soil on that first farm, so Andrew Duda and his three sons moved their operations to other areas where muck farming could be done.
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Original, wood church on cement blocks, c. early 1920s
The original, wood church, fashioned from a deserted turpentine shack, stands on cement blocks on land that was later used as the cemetery for St. Luke*s Lutheran Church members. 8x10 black and white print, scanned at SLLC, 2011.
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Original Wooden Church Used as a "Teacherage" c. 1960
After the construction of the brick church in 1939, the little wood church was moved from the cemetery property to the new campus and became the site of St. Luke's first school. After the construction of the first permanent school building in 1947, the little wooden structure became a "teacherage." Over the years, several female teachers lived in the little apartment (the building had been expanded to provide kitchen and bath facilities) and it became the home of Mr. Steven Sidlik after his arrival as a called teacher at the school in 1955. Later, the building was used for many purposes (including a church nursery in the 1980s) until it was finally moved back to the cemetery property, c. 2000.; 4x6 colored photo scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, April, 2012.
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Orlando Luther Debt Challenge confronted in 1993
An article printed in the May, 1993 edition of "Lutheran Life," Vol 15, No. 5, a publication of the Florida-GA District of the LC-MS, reports on the dire financial situation challenging the Lutheran HS Association of Central FL in handling the debt on its Econlockhatchee Rd. campus in Orlando and the prospective loss of the site, which would force the school to relocate or close its doors. A brief summary of the school's history, an interview with Principal Richard Wallace and the new proposal the LHSA offered to save a portion of the campus are included.
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Orlando Luther Debt Challenge confronted in 1993
An article printed in the May, 1993 edition of "Lutheran Life," Vol 15, No. 5, a publication of the Florida-GA District of the LC-MS, reports on the dire financial situation challenging the Lutheran HS Association of Central FL in handling the debt on its Econlockhatchee Rd. campus in Orlando and the prospective loss of the site, which would force the school to relocate or close its doors. A brief summary of the school's history, an interview with Principal Richard Wallace and the new proposal the LHSA offered to save a portion of the campus are included.
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Orlando Luther: Luther Middle School + Luther High School
A promotional piece, produced in 1993-94 to recruit students to "Orlando Luther" explains that the new name of the school is an umbrella for both "Luther Middle School" (grades 7 & 8) and "Luther High School" (grades 9-12) which shared space on the Econ Road campus. Richard Wallace served as administrator for Orlando Luther during this period in the school's history.
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Orlando Luther: Luther Middle School + Luther High School
A promotional piece, produced in 1993-94 to recruit students to "Orlando Luther" explains that the new name of the school is an umbrella for both "Luther Middle School" (grades 7 & 8) and "Luther High School" (grades 9-12) which shared space on the Econ Road campus. Richard Wallace served as administrator for Orlando Luther during this period in the school's history.
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Orlando Luther: Luther Middle School + Luther High School
A promotional piece, produced in 1993-94 to recruit students to "Orlando Luther" explains that the new name of the school is an umbrella for both "Luther Middle School" (grades 7 & 8) and "Luther High School" (grades 9-12) which shared space on the Econ Road campus. Richard Wallace served as administrator for Orlando Luther during this period in the school's history.
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Orlando Sentinel Article- "St. Luke's to Note 50th Anniversary"
In an article which appeared in the Orlando Sentinel 0n May 25, 1962 (written by Virginia Bellhorn and noting "Slavia" as the location) plans for the upcoming celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of St. Luke's congregation were described. The article, entitled "St. Luke's To Note 50th Anniversary," includes a brief recap of the congregation's history and a photo of St. Luke's pastor, Stephen M. Tuhy. It mentions that the church membership was "350 baptized souls" at that point in time and that two of the original Founders of the congregation (Joseph Mikler, Sr. and George Jakubcin, Sr.) were expected to be present for the festivities on May 27, 1962.
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Outdoor church sign. c. 1986
The outdoor signage placed on church property, between the (1957) brick church and SR 426. Cars driving by could see the schedule for worship services. Photos likely taken in 1986.
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Outdoor church sign. c. 1986
The outdoor signage placed on church property, between the (1957) brick church and SR 426. Cars driving by could see the schedule for worship services. Photos likely taken in 1986.
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Outdoor church sign. c. 1986
The outdoor signage placed on church property, between the (1957) brick church and SR 426. Cars driving by could see the schedule for worship services. Photos likely taken in 1986.
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Outdoor worship and picnic, Sunday, September 24, 1978
On Sunday, September 24, 1978, the members of St. Luke's broke ground for a new gymnasium and fellowship hall (Founders Hall). On this special occasion the congregation held an 11 AM worship service on the church picnic grounds and, following the groundbreaking ceremony, enjoyed a barbecued chicken dinner (prepared by the men of the congregation) and an afternoon of games and fellowship.
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Outdoor worship and picnic, Sunday, September 24, 1978
On Sunday, September 24, 1978, the members of St. Luke's broke ground for a new gymnasium and fellowship hall (Founders Hall). On this special occasion the congregation held an 11 AM worship service on the church picnic grounds and, following the groundbreaking ceremony, enjoyed a barbecued chicken dinner (prepared by the men of the congregation) and an afternoon of games and fellowship.
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Outdoor worship and picnic, Sunday, September 24, 1978
On Sunday, September 24, 1978, the members of St. Luke's broke ground for a new gymnasium and fellowship hall (Founders Hall). On this special occasion the congregation held an 11 AM worship service on the church picnic grounds and, following the groundbreaking ceremony, enjoyed a barbecued chicken dinner (prepared by the men of the congregation) and an afternoon of games and fellowship.
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Outdoor worship and picnic, Sunday, September 24, 1978
On Sunday, September 24, 1978, the members of St. Luke's broke ground for a new gymnasium and fellowship hall (Founders Hall). On this special occasion the congregation held an 11 AM worship service on the church picnic grounds and, following the groundbreaking ceremony, enjoyed a barbecued chicken dinner (prepared by the men of the congregation) and an afternoon of games and fellowship.
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Outdoor worship and picnic, Sunday, September 24, 1978
On Sunday, September 24, 1978, the members of St. Luke's broke ground for a new gymnasium and fellowship hall (Founders Hall). On this special occasion the congregation held an 11 AM worship service on the church picnic grounds and, following the groundbreaking ceremony, enjoyed a barbecued chicken dinner (prepared by the men of the congregation) and an afternoon of games and fellowship.
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Outdoor worship and picnic, Sunday, September 24, 1978
On Sunday, September 24, 1978, the members of St. Luke's broke ground for a new gymnasium and fellowship hall (Founders Hall). On this special occasion the congregation held an 11 AM worship service on the church picnic grounds and, following the groundbreaking ceremony, enjoyed a barbecued chicken dinner (prepared by the men of the congregation) and an afternoon of games and fellowship.
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Outdoor worship and picnic, Sunday, September 24, 1978
On Sunday, September 24, 1978, the members of St. Luke's broke ground for a new gymnasium and fellowship hall (Founders Hall). On this special occasion the congregation held an 11 AM worship service on the church picnic grounds and, following the groundbreaking ceremony, enjoyed a barbecued chicken dinner (prepared by the men of the congregation) and an afternoon of games and fellowship.
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Outdoor worship and picnic, Sunday, September 24, 1978
On Sunday, September 24, 1978, the members of St. Luke's broke ground for a new gymnasium and fellowship hall (Founders Hall). On this special occasion the congregation held an 11 AM worship service on the church picnic grounds and, following the groundbreaking ceremony, enjoyed a barbecued chicken dinner (prepared by the men of the congregation) and an afternoon of games and fellowship.
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Outdoor worship at the picnic grounds, c. 1947
Pastor Stephen Tuhy leads the congregation in outdoor worship on the picnic grounds, c. 1947. The children are probably gathered at the front to sing. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
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Outdoor worship at the picnic grounds, c. 1947
Pastor Stephen Tuhy leads the congregation in outdoor worship on the picnic grounds, c. 1947. The children are probably gathered at the front to sing. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.