Altamonte Springs
-
Murder at Maison & Jardin and Sleepy Hill Farm in Altamonte Springs
Robert Henry and Verna Fluent Walsh left Chicago and moved to Altamonte Springs around 1925. They purchased an estate of […]
-
Maitland overpass marks the old town of Mayo
Hidden under the busy flyover intersection of Maitland Boulevard and US 17-92 are the reminders of a small town that […]
-
Forest City, Florida – Plat Map from 1883
Here is the Forest City plat, filed with Orange County in 1883. I’ve overlayed 2023 landmarks on it to give […]
-
1890 Property Map of Lake Brantley area
Lake Brantley and Hunt Club area. This 1890 Orange County tax role map shows the property owners overlayed on the […]
-
Bates-Vammen House in Altamonte Springs was built in 1888
The Bates-Vammen House is at 115 Maitland Avenue, south of 436 in Altamonte Springs. It was built in 1888 by […]
-
East Altamonte Clings to its Heritage
Against all odds, East Altamonte has persisted for over 130 years. The historically black community is surrounded by valuable real […]
-
Nolan House in Altamonte Springs
Yesterday, I stopped by the Nolan House in Altamonte Springs. I’ve been meaning to for a while, after numerous “trips” […]
-
Lyman Twins of Altamonte, famous Vaudeville stage actors
The comedians settled in Seminole County after retiring from a 15-year career, thrilling audiences around the country. It’s not every […]
-
Legend of Code Hill, the Sage of Bear Lake
His story is epic. Perhaps no one in Orlando was more universally loved than this charismatic pioneer from Lockhart. Gather […]
-
Bog to Beauty: Crane’s Roost Park
Since its namesake hotel burnt in 1954, sprawling Altamonte Springs had no real center. So it created one… from a […]