On South Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In 1881 Loring A. Chase and Oliver E. Chapman acquired property and began a real estate business in what was to become Winter Park. The business was incorporated as The Winter Park Company in 1885. Among its powers was to lay out roads on its . . . — — Map (db m226402) HM
On Osceola Avenue (Florida Route 426) at Osceola Court, on the right when traveling west on Osceola Avenue.
This property was the retirement home of internationally-renowned artist Albin Polasek from 1950 until his death in 1965. He is heralded as one of 20th century America’s foremost sculptors. Born in 1879 in Frenstat, Moravia (now Czech Republic), . . . — — Map (db m156195) HM
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Annie Russell Theatre
1932 — — Map (db m226413) HM
On North Park Avenue near Garfield Ave, on the left when traveling north.
In 1881, Loring Chase and Oliver Chapman purchased land for the development of the town that became Winter Park. Influenced by their New England roots, they designated land for a town square. Central Park was then created as the center of the . . . — — Map (db m226409) HM
Charles Hosmer Morse was born in 1833 in St. Jonsbury Center, Vermont. From 1883 unitl his death in 1921, he considered Winter Park his second home. His vision and generosity are responsible for much of its beauty today. The park which surrounds you . . . — — Map (db m226403) HM
Near S Park Ave, on the left when traveling north.
In 1850 Charles Hosmer Morse was the office boy for E. & T. Fairbanks & Co. of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. His salary of $50 a year was not excessive but that was before the income tax. By 1871, due to his integrity and skill as a manager, he was made . . . — — Map (db m226407) HM
On Lasbury Avenue at Maiden Lane, on the left when traveling east on Lasbury Avenue.
In 1871, the original farmhouse, now known as Eastbank, was built on the eastern bank of Lake Osceola by Wilson Phelps. This is the oldest home in Winter Park.
Surrounded by farm crops and citrus groves, the original farmhouse was situated . . . — — Map (db m243201) HM
Francis Philip Fatio (1724-1811)
First advocate of conservation of Florida's forests and
Lina L'Engle Barnett (1859-1934)
A Colonial Dame who kept alive the doctrine of conservation in Florida and the ideals of her distinguished ancestor. . . . — — Map (db m227440) HM
Named in honor of Sullivan French Gale: A.B., B.D., D.D.
1842-1900
Organizer and first superintendent of the Congregational Home Missionary Society in Florida
Editor of The Florida historical Society "Quarterly"
A leader in the founding and . . . — — Map (db m226412) HM
On Holt Avenue at South Park Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Holt Avenue.
In recognition of the distinguished service rendered the city of Winter Park by Hamilton Holt and mark the tenth anniversary of his presidency of Rollins College the City Commission of Winter Park, on the occasion of the Rollins . . . — — Map (db m156395) HM
On Holt Avenue east of South Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This stone is from the foundation of the farm house near Peeksville, New York in which was born, 17 July, 1850 Hon. Cornelius Armory Pugsley
Member of Congress, Trustee and Honorary Alumnus of Rollins College, founder of its Institute of . . . — — Map (db m156394) HM
Named in honor of
Edward Rayson Hooker, A.M. · B.D.· D.D.
1834 - 1904
Graduate, instructor, and trustee of Middlebury College
Pioneer Congregational Missionary in Florida
A founder · charter trustee and the first President of . . . — — Map (db m235580) HM
On Holt Avenue at Tiedtke Way, on the right when traveling south on Holt Avenue.
Boulder from the farm of
James Rollins
Who settled at Newington, New Hampshire in 1644
Rollins College is named after the family that he founded — — Map (db m156396) HM
On Holt Street at Chase Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Holt Street.
This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Knowles
Memorial Chapel
1932 — — Map (db m156330) HM
On North Park Avenue at Whipple Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Park Avenue.
Casa Feliz or "Happy House," was the signature work of Winter Park architect James Gamble Rogers II. In 1932. Massachusetts industrialist Robert Bruce Barbour commissioned Rogers to design a home on the shore of Lake Osceola with the promise, . . . — — Map (db m238545) HM
On Chase Avenue at East Fairbanks Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Chase Avenue.
In commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the first meeting of the charter faculty of Rollins College held on this site
2 November 1885
And in recognition of the contribution to the establishment of Rollins made by its members; . . . — — Map (db m156320) HM
On Holt Street at Chase Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Holt Street.
In Grateful Remembrance of
Rollins Alumni Who Gave Their Lives
In Service To Their Country
The Path of Duty
Was the Way to Glory
World War I
Claude Sims Brannon ’16 • Erroll William Bryant ’16 • Paul W. . . . — — Map (db m173610) WM
"We will not waiver we will not tire; and we will not fail. Peace and freedom will prevail." President George W. Bush October 7, 2001 — — Map (db m212345) WM
On Ollie Avenue, 0.1 miles North Fairbanks, on the right when traveling west.
Site of
“The Dinky” Station
Originally
The Orlando-Winter Park Railway Company
1889 -1967
Winter Park Historical Association
1986 — — Map (db m156253) HM
On East Morse Boulevard at Interlachen Avenue, in the median on East Morse Boulevard.
To commemorate
The Fiftieth Anniversary
of the decision reached 17 April 1885,
by the General Congregational
Association of Florida
to establish in Winter Park
Rollins College
the first institution of
higher education in . . . — — Map (db m156221) HM
On Garfield Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1916 by Gotthilf Oscar Kummer and his wife Amanda, who operated the Kummer Lumber Company at A.C.L.R.R. and Canton Avenue.
The company sold building materials, including Florida pine, cypress & concrete, and cast the distinctive block . . . — — Map (db m226410) HM
On South New York Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In 1910, Carl Galloway set up a telephone switchboard over his family's grocery store which enabled customers to place grocery orders from home. At that time, the telephone was a novel invention to Florida families. However, five years later, with . . . — — Map (db m226411) HM
On Osceola Avenue (Florida Route 426) at Osceola Court, on the right when traveling west on Osceola Avenue.
Built in 1883 by
The Reverend Charles W. Ward,
This house was used in 1885–1886 by Rollins
College as the first dormitory for women.
In grateful appreciation of the training
received by them at Rollins, this tablet is
placed . . . — — Map (db m156204) HM
On South Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
In 1881, Loring A. Chase (New Hampshire) and Oliver Chapman (Massachusetts) purchased the 600 acres that now comprises Winter Park. They envisioned a community influenced by the New England towns of their childhood. Chase and Chapman designed brick . . . — — Map (db m226408) HM
On West New England Avenue near West Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The Atlantic Coast Line railway company constructed the Winter Park
freight depot in 1927. At that time. Winter Park was a central shipping point for citrus as well as a receiving station for farm and construction supplies. Much of what was built . . . — — Map (db m243197) HM
