Seminole County
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Visit to Lake Harney’s Mansfield Island in 1891
In January 1891, photojournalist Clarence Bloomfield Moore traveled down the St. Johns River with a small crew. It had become […]
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Pre-1860 Land Ownership in Seminole County
Armed Occupation Act Purchase from US Government Grant for Seminole War Service
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Blumberg treasured her Winter Springs country oasis for nearly 50 years
Juanita and Lewis Blumberg sure led an exciting life! “Lew” moved to Orlando in 1933 and served in the army […]
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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 […]
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Lake Monroe Public School, Constructed in 1919
The town of Lake Monroe was once a thriving community but much of its identity was swallowed up by I-4, […]
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Paola Historical Cemetery
The Paola Historical Cemetery, also known as the Banana Lake Cemetery or Paola Church Yard Cemetery, is an unassuming lot […]
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Soda Factory Store in Casselberry was a lively destination in the 70s
In 1976 a combination retail store and soda bottling factory opened in Casselberry. It was called The PoP Shoppe and […]
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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 […]
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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” […]
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Kingsbury House is Winter Springs Town Center Hold Out
A lone single-family home sitting behind the Winter Springs Town Center, between an apartment complex and Magnolia Square (where Winter […]