There exists a glorious sector of concealed history surrounding history filled buildings in Orlando to thrill indigenous residents and holiday makers alike. Legends of long-forgotten mysterious treasures and haunted happenings 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 B-and-B is close to well-known and historic Thornton Park. More than a few Victorian buildings have been restored to their original Euro-style glory from the bygone days of the early 1900s. The rooms in the B&B all have unique themes. A private cottage offers quiet privacy where visitors can enjoy the lavishly landscaped Victorian-era style gardens and atmosphere. Ghostly apparitions of a young Victorian girl are rumoured to wander the gardens after dark.
Harry P. Leu Botanical Gardens
Harry P. Leu Botanical Gardens has an at length fascinating history going back to 1855, with the first of its four owners. Successful businessperson Harry P. Leu purchased the straightforward, columned-white house picturesquely overlooking Lake Rowena in 1936. Leu deeded the house with its almost 40 surrounding acres of landscaped gardens featuring winding trails of exotic and indigenous plants to Orlando in 1961. This treasure is now mentioned on the National Register of Historic Places. Harry Leu and his other half Mary, now rumored to haunt the gardens, spook visitors with mysterious chilled spots in warm rooms, and make occasional surprise tangible appearances.
The Citrus Center
The Citrus Center a. K. A the Republic Bank on Orange Avenue is rumored to have both ghosts and lost treasure long losthidden and forgotten. Multitudes of visitors and former staff have reported bizarre happenings of mysterious vapors floating by, doors mysteriously shutting and opening on their own, resounding footfalls stepping off of lifts or on vacant floors.
Kress Building
The often overlooked Kress Building at 15 West Church in central Orlando is a wonder to experience. The nationwide chain of nickel and dime stores were owned and operated by the Samuel H. Kress Corporation. Mr. Samuel Kress wanted the building to be creative as well as a functional part of the community. He fired the original decided upon architectural designer George Mackay to hire the more flamboyantly creative designer Edward Sibbert. Architect and designer Edward Sibbert utilized the Art Deco style with terra cotta and pastel-colored embellishments in the development of the Kress building in 1935. The store swiftly opened in 1936 to become a unique locally known distinguished landmark.
The Angebilt Hotel
The Angebilt Hotel built by Joseph Ange at an enormous $1 million bucks in 1923. The Angebilt was Mr. Ange's reply to the Vanderbilt's glamorous hotels and architecture. Located 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 and designer Murray King in 1923. He was also Florida's pioneering and first officially registered architect in the state.
Orlando Bank & Trust Company
Also made in the 20th Century commercial style is the infamous skyscraper Orlando Bank & Trust Company. This gigantic skyscraper is situated at 100 South Orange Avenue still stand encircled by its modern architecturally symmetrical brothers. It is not hard to see the bleak contrast in the clean modern lines vs the more artist decorations on the Orlando Bank and Trust. Walking tours conducted by the Orlando Downtown Historical Society grant up close accounts of other buildings in Orlando of historic fascination.
The Veranda Bed and Breakfast
The Veranda B-and-B is close to well-known and historic Thornton Park. More than a few Victorian buildings have been restored to their original Euro-style glory from the bygone days of the early 1900s. The rooms in the B&B all have unique themes. A private cottage offers quiet privacy where visitors can enjoy the lavishly landscaped Victorian-era style gardens and atmosphere. Ghostly apparitions of a young Victorian girl are rumoured to wander the gardens after dark.
Harry P. Leu Botanical Gardens
Harry P. Leu Botanical Gardens has an at length fascinating history going back to 1855, with the first of its four owners. Successful businessperson Harry P. Leu purchased the straightforward, columned-white house picturesquely overlooking Lake Rowena in 1936. Leu deeded the house with its almost 40 surrounding acres of landscaped gardens featuring winding trails of exotic and indigenous plants to Orlando in 1961. This treasure is now mentioned on the National Register of Historic Places. Harry Leu and his other half Mary, now rumored to haunt the gardens, spook visitors with mysterious chilled spots in warm rooms, and make occasional surprise tangible appearances.
The Citrus Center
The Citrus Center a. K. A the Republic Bank on Orange Avenue is rumored to have both ghosts and lost treasure long losthidden and forgotten. Multitudes of visitors and former staff have reported bizarre happenings of mysterious vapors floating by, doors mysteriously shutting and opening on their own, resounding footfalls stepping off of lifts or on vacant floors.
Kress Building
The often overlooked Kress Building at 15 West Church in central Orlando is a wonder to experience. The nationwide chain of nickel and dime stores were owned and operated by the Samuel H. Kress Corporation. Mr. Samuel Kress wanted the building to be creative as well as a functional part of the community. He fired the original decided upon architectural designer George Mackay to hire the more flamboyantly creative designer Edward Sibbert. Architect and designer Edward Sibbert utilized the Art Deco style with terra cotta and pastel-colored embellishments in the development of the Kress building in 1935. The store swiftly opened in 1936 to become a unique locally known distinguished landmark.
The Angebilt Hotel
The Angebilt Hotel built by Joseph Ange at an enormous $1 million bucks in 1923. The Angebilt was Mr. Ange's reply to the Vanderbilt's glamorous hotels and architecture. Located 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 and designer Murray King in 1923. He was also Florida's pioneering and first officially registered architect in the state.
Orlando Bank & Trust Company
Also made in the 20th Century commercial style is the infamous skyscraper Orlando Bank & Trust Company. This gigantic skyscraper is situated at 100 South Orange Avenue still stand encircled by its modern architecturally symmetrical brothers. It is not hard to see the bleak contrast in the clean modern lines vs the more artist decorations on the Orlando Bank and Trust. Walking tours conducted by the Orlando Downtown Historical Society grant up close accounts of other buildings in Orlando of historic fascination.
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.
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