History of College Park Celebrated
Local author shares neighborhood's history through vintage images.
- Orlando, FL (1888PressRelease) February 05, 2015 - New from Arcadia Publishing's Images of America series is College Park by local author Tana Mosier Porter for the College Park Neighborhood Association. The book is comprised of more than 200 vintage images that together tell the story of this prominent Orlando Neighborhood. "In College Park, the values of small-town America developed with the community, and those values endure after 90 years of growth and change," Porter said.
With inspiration from local resident Grace Hagedorn, and using images from the collections of local residents, the book shows how College Park developed and explains its enduring popularity. The author stated, "The prevailing community spirit can be seen in photographs shared from the collections of College Park families, businesses and institutions. These photographs also document the history of the place residents know as "Small Town Downtown.""
"I hope that the book will lead to an understanding of the importance of history in the growth and development of any community." Porter said, "Every place is a product of its past, and understanding that past can help explain the present. History helps create a sense of place".
A portion of the profits from the sales of this book will go to the College Park Neighborhood Association.
Highlights of College Park include:
- The first "snow birds" arriving in College Park in the 1870's
- Images of local churches, schools and businesses
- Pineries (Pineapple Plantations) that once covered the areas around Lakes Adair, Concorde and Ivanhoe.
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.
Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America's people and places.
Discover more than 9,000 small towns and downtowns at http://www.arcadiapublishing.com.
Please join us for the following upcoming events and meet the author!
- CPNA History Committee
Where: College Park Community Center
2393 Elizabeth Avenue, Orlando, FL 32804
When: Monday, February 23, 2015 at 7:00pm.
- College Park Neighborhood Association
Where: College Park Community Center
2393 Elizabeth Avenue, Orlando, FL 32804
When: Monday, March 2, 2015 at 7:00pm.
- Sunday in the Park
Where: Dartmouth Park, Orlando Fl
When: Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 11:30am-5:00pm.
- Book Signing
Where: Westminster Towers Retirement Community
70 West Lucerne Circle, Orlando, FL 32801
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 3:00pm.
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