Northeast Orlando in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Loch Haven Park
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 20, 2025
1. Loch Haven Park Marker
In February 1926, Dr. P. Phillips sold a portion of this parcel of land to former mayor L.M. Autrey and Mr. W.A. Whitman who formed the Whitman Investment Company. E.L. Place won a $100 prize for naming the Loch Haven Park subdivision in April. Bank failures and the national depression of the day created liens and foreclosure suits against the developers. Dr. Phillips interests were maintained through a first mortgage.
In 1935, a group of Orlando businessmen attempted to create a permanent fair in Orlando titled "Florida on Parade." The Loch Haven property was selected as the site for this bold venture. As a gesture to the community, Dr. P. Phillips transferred his interest in the land to the city for a very nominal sum and provided the Fair syndicate with a generous monetary gift. "Florida on Parade" was not successful and in 1943 the Florida legislature put the land under control of a city park commission.
In March 1953, local civic clubs of the city obtained the approval of the Orlando City Council to set aside this land in perpetuity for cultural, educational and scientific purposes.
The Florida legislature passed the special act setting aside the land for such purposes and created the Loch Haven Park Board in 1953 which administers this fabulous park.
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In April 1986, the City of Orlando committed its name and its resources to enhance and beautify this park. On October 11, 1987, Orlando Loch Haven Park was rededicated to the residents of the city and to the cultural and educational facilities located here.
Erected 1980 by the Loch Haven Park Board, City of Orlando, Howard Phillips, and the Dr. P. Phillips Foundation; and 1987 by Orlando Loch Haven Park Board, mayor Bill Frederick, and Orlando City Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1926.
Location. 28° 34.351′ N, 81° 22.004′ W. Marker is in Orlando, Florida, in Orange County. It is in Northeast Orlando. It can be reached from Rollins Street west of Mills Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Located at the south end of the Shakespeare Theatre building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 812 E Rollins St, Orlando FL 32803, 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 markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Red-Tail Pilots of the Tuskegee Airmen (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Leu House Museum (approx. 0.7 miles away); William Bartram Trail (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lake Ivanhoe Residential Historic District
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 20, 2025
2. Loch Haven Park Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 20, 2025
3. Loch Haven Park and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
