Month: January 2009
Places
Library's Branches Spreading Eastward
Library Branches Spreading East
For years, east Orange County residents have asked for a larger library and a more convenient location. Now, the Orange County Library System plans to deliver on both requests at two new libraries.
Library officials have ann...
Places
Herndon Branch, first year perspective
The Herndon Branch opened its doors to the public on November 23, 1998. It is a leased facility in the Colonial Promenade shopping center on East Colonial Drive. Previous occupants in the building were Barnes and Noble book store and...
Events
Magic Kingdom Opening Day October 1, 1971
I was a high school student living in Miami in 1971 when the Magic Kingdom opened its doors for the very first time. On a whim, my best friend's father decided to borrow his company van and take our group...
Places
Pine Hills Drive-In Theatre
ABOVE: Another long time Pine Hills establishment - the Hardee's restaurant is located at 5212 Silver Star Road, Orlando. The Haberkamp family opened the restaurant in 1966 as a Burger Chef and transitioned it to Hardee's in 1983. It is...
Places
Ronnie's Restaurant
As remembered by L. O'Connor, age 55 January 21, 2009.
Ronnie's Restaurant
How enjoyable it was to visit this unique establishment near Colonial Plaza in the 60's and 70's. The design and decor was a throwback to the 50's. There was a...
Places
West Oaks Library - The Branch Before the Books
ABOVE: Rachel standing in front of the Romances at West Oaks.
ABOVE: Grand Opening West Oaks Library
West Oaks branch opened on August 8, 2001 with a door count of 2,319.
VIEW Information about the West Oaks Library and Genealogy Collect...
Places
Winter Garden Branch
West Orange Branch 1964
In November 1964, the West Orange Branch at 155 West Maple Street in Winter Garden replaced the former Winter Garden bookmobile station. Within a year, the City of Winter Garden purchased two lots on Cypress Street to...
Places
East India Ice Cream Company
East India Ice Cream Company
I remember the East India Ice Cream Company on Park Avenue in Winter Park and having my first date with my husband there. It was a busy place and you had to squeeze in to get...
