There exists a glorious sector of concealed history surrounding historic buildings in Orlando to thrill local residents and tourists alike. Legends of long-forgotten concealed treasures and haunted occurrences have been known for many years in these buildings in Orlando, all waiting to be discovered by intrepid adventurers.
The Veranda Bed and Breakfast
The Veranda Bed and Breakfast is close to famous and historic Thornton Park. Several Victorian buildings have been revived to their original Euro-style glory from the bygone days of the early 20th century. The rooms in the B&B all have unique themes. A private cottage offers quiet privacy where visitors can enjoy the extravagantly landscaped Victorian-era style gardens and atmosphere. Ghostly apparitions of a young Victorian girl are rumored to roam the gardens.
Harry P. Leu Botanical Gardens
Harry P. Leu Botanical Gardens has an at length interesting history going back to 1855, with the first of its four owners. Successful businessman Harry P. Leu bought the easy, columned-white house picturesquely overlooking Lake Rowena in 1936. Harry P. Leu deeded the house with its almost 40 surrounding acres of landscaped gardens featuring winding trails of exotic and local plants to Orlando in 1961. This treasure is now noted on the National Register of Historic Places. Harry Leu and his better half Mary, now rumored to haunt the gardens, scare visitors with unexplainable chilled spots in warm rooms, and make occasional surprise tangible appearances.
The Citrus Center
The Citrus Center also known as the Republic Bank on Orange Avenue is rumored to have both spooks and lost treasure long losthidden and forgotten. Multitudes of visitors and former employees have reported bizarre happenings of foggy vapors floating by, doors mysteriously shutting and opening on their own, convincing steps stepping off of elevators or on vacant floors.
Kress Building
The commonly overlooked Kress Building at 15 West Church in downtown Orlando is a sight to behold. The nation's chain of nickel and dime stores were operated by the Samuel H. Kress Corporation. Mr. Samuel Kress wanted the building to be artistic as well as a functional part of the community in which it resided and served. He fired the initial selected designer George Mackay to hire the more flamboyantly creative architect Edward Sibbert. Architect and designer Edward Sibbert utilized the Art Deco style with terra cotta and pastel-colored embellishments in the erecting of the Kress building in 1935. The store speedily opened in 1936 to become a unique domestically known distinguished landmark.
The Angebilt Hotel
The Angebilt Hotel built by Joseph Ange at an enormous $1 million dollars in 1923. The Angebilt was Mr. Ange's response to the Vanderbilt's glamorous hotels and architectural designs. Found on 37 North Orange Avenue in Orlando's historical downtown district, this unique structure is a shining example of the 20th Century "commercial architecture" style pioneered by architect Murray King in 1923. He was also Florida's pioneering and first officially registered architect and designer in the state.
Orlando Bank & Trust Company
Also made in the 20th Century commercial style is the infamous skyscraper Orlando Bank & Trust Company. This large skyscraper is found at 100 South Orange Avenue still stand encircled by its modern architecturally symmetrical counterparts. It is easy to see the stark contrast in the clean modern lines vs the more artist decorations on the Orlando Bank and Trust. Walking tours conducted by the Orlando Downtown Historic Society grant up close accounts of other buildings in Orlando of historical design.
The Veranda Bed and Breakfast
The Veranda Bed and Breakfast is close to famous and historic Thornton Park. Several Victorian buildings have been revived to their original Euro-style glory from the bygone days of the early 20th century. The rooms in the B&B all have unique themes. A private cottage offers quiet privacy where visitors can enjoy the extravagantly landscaped Victorian-era style gardens and atmosphere. Ghostly apparitions of a young Victorian girl are rumored to roam the gardens.
Harry P. Leu Botanical Gardens
Harry P. Leu Botanical Gardens has an at length interesting history going back to 1855, with the first of its four owners. Successful businessman Harry P. Leu bought the easy, columned-white house picturesquely overlooking Lake Rowena in 1936. Harry P. Leu deeded the house with its almost 40 surrounding acres of landscaped gardens featuring winding trails of exotic and local plants to Orlando in 1961. This treasure is now noted on the National Register of Historic Places. Harry Leu and his better half Mary, now rumored to haunt the gardens, scare visitors with unexplainable chilled spots in warm rooms, and make occasional surprise tangible appearances.
The Citrus Center
The Citrus Center also known as the Republic Bank on Orange Avenue is rumored to have both spooks and lost treasure long losthidden and forgotten. Multitudes of visitors and former employees have reported bizarre happenings of foggy vapors floating by, doors mysteriously shutting and opening on their own, convincing steps stepping off of elevators or on vacant floors.
Kress Building
The commonly overlooked Kress Building at 15 West Church in downtown Orlando is a sight to behold. The nation's chain of nickel and dime stores were operated by the Samuel H. Kress Corporation. Mr. Samuel Kress wanted the building to be artistic as well as a functional part of the community in which it resided and served. He fired the initial selected designer George Mackay to hire the more flamboyantly creative architect Edward Sibbert. Architect and designer Edward Sibbert utilized the Art Deco style with terra cotta and pastel-colored embellishments in the erecting of the Kress building in 1935. The store speedily opened in 1936 to become a unique domestically known distinguished landmark.
The Angebilt Hotel
The Angebilt Hotel built by Joseph Ange at an enormous $1 million dollars in 1923. The Angebilt was Mr. Ange's response to the Vanderbilt's glamorous hotels and architectural designs. Found on 37 North Orange Avenue in Orlando's historical downtown district, this unique structure is a shining example of the 20th Century "commercial architecture" style pioneered by architect Murray King in 1923. He was also Florida's pioneering and first officially registered architect and designer in the state.
Orlando Bank & Trust Company
Also made in the 20th Century commercial style is the infamous skyscraper Orlando Bank & Trust Company. This large skyscraper is found at 100 South Orange Avenue still stand encircled by its modern architecturally symmetrical counterparts. It is easy to see the stark contrast in the clean modern lines vs the more artist decorations on the Orlando Bank and Trust. Walking tours conducted by the Orlando Downtown Historic Society grant up close accounts of other buildings in Orlando of historical design.
About the Author:
Mellanie Hermin has been fascinated by historical buildings in Orlando for a long time. She has written op-eds and editorial pieces for many online publications. For detailed information, please click here.
0 التعليقات:
إرسال تعليق