Central Business District in Orlando in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rogers Building
37-39 South Magnolia Avenue
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 20, 2025
1. Rogers Building Marker
Englishman Gordon Rogers came to Orlando in 1886 and constructed this Queen Anne style building. The English club was located on the second story. The club sponsored dances, theater, and other events for the large British community. Reportedly, the metal siding and decorative details were manufactured in England. In 1907, the building housed the offices of the South Florida Sentinel, a predecessor of the Orlando Sentinel. This building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is an Orlando Historic Landmark.
Erected by Orlando Community Redevelopment Agency.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 28° 32.488′ N, 81° 22.641′ W. Marker is in Orlando, Florida, in Orange County. It is in the Central Business District. It is at the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Pine Street, on the right when traveling north on Magnolia Avenue. Located at the Downtown Art's District building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando FL 32801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Florida. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other
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Photographed by Craig Baker, February 20, 2025
2. Rogers Building Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 20, 2025
3. Rogers Building and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 20, 2025
4. Rogers Building
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 22, 2025
5. Additional Rogers Building Markers
The Rogers Kiene Building is the oldest commercial building in Orlando. It was restored and donated by local businessman and lover of the arts, Ford Kiene, before he passed away in 2022.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 367 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 21, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on February 23, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
