The popular Historic Preservation Board Calendar has been produced by the City since 1991 to showcase some of Orlando’s most treasured historic resources. The City of Orlando Historic Preservation Board is currently seeking photographs for the 2015 calendar which will feature Orlando’s historic local landmarks, landmark signs and national register properties. Professional or amateur photographers may submit black and white pictures that capture the individuality, history and aesthetic of Orlando’s historic sites. Selected photographs will be included in the 2015 calendar.
Orlando has 45 historic local landmarks, landmark signs and national register properties to choose as a subject. The various sites include churches, gardens, historic signs, commercial buildings and homes, schools and theaters. Each site represents a part of Orlando’s history, from the homes of historical figures like Jack Kerouac, Judge Cheney, Dr. Phillips and Dr. W. Wells to local schools such as Grand Avenue Elementary and Orlando High School. Other interesting landmarks include the Dickson Azalea Park and Washington Street Bridge, the Harry P. Leu House and Mizell Cemetery at Leu Gardens, the Orwin Manor Gates and the Lake Eola Heights Historic District. *Please see the attached landmark list for full list of 45 qualifying sites.
WHEN:
Up to three photographs, labeled on the back with name, email address, daytime telephone number and the address or site name of the subject must be submitted or postmarked by July 11, 2014 at 5 p.m.
HOW:
Photographs must be black and white and printed on 8” x 10” or 8 ½” X 11” paper with a white border. Vertical or horizontal photographs are acceptable. The Board encourages photographs that capture the unique architectural characteristics of historic structures in the district. Please remember to be respectful of people and their property.
Deliver photographs to the Historic Preservation Office on the 6th floor of Orlando City Hall, 400 South Orange Avenue or mail them to the Historic Preservation Office, PO Box 4990, Orlando, Florida 32802. Submitted photographs become the property of the City of Orlando Historic Preservation Board for use in the annual calendar competition and associated promotions.
CONTACT:
More information and a list of the landmarks can be found online. Residents with questions about the calendar can call Richard Forbes at 407.246.3350 or Heather Hohman at 407.246.3416.
Orlando has 45 historic local landmarks, landmark signs and national register properties to choose as a subject. The various sites include churches, gardens, historic signs, commercial buildings and homes, schools and theaters. Each site represents a part of Orlando’s history, from the homes of historical figures like Jack Kerouac, Judge Cheney, Dr. Phillips and Dr. W. Wells to local schools such as Grand Avenue Elementary and Orlando High School. Other interesting landmarks include the Dickson Azalea Park and Washington Street Bridge, the Harry P. Leu House and Mizell Cemetery at Leu Gardens, the Orwin Manor Gates and the Lake Eola Heights Historic District. *Please see the attached landmark list for full list of 45 qualifying sites.
WHEN:
Up to three photographs, labeled on the back with name, email address, daytime telephone number and the address or site name of the subject must be submitted or postmarked by July 11, 2014 at 5 p.m.
HOW:
Photographs must be black and white and printed on 8” x 10” or 8 ½” X 11” paper with a white border. Vertical or horizontal photographs are acceptable. The Board encourages photographs that capture the unique architectural characteristics of historic structures in the district. Please remember to be respectful of people and their property.
Deliver photographs to the Historic Preservation Office on the 6th floor of Orlando City Hall, 400 South Orange Avenue or mail them to the Historic Preservation Office, PO Box 4990, Orlando, Florida 32802. Submitted photographs become the property of the City of Orlando Historic Preservation Board for use in the annual calendar competition and associated promotions.
CONTACT:
More information and a list of the landmarks can be found online. Residents with questions about the calendar can call Richard Forbes at 407.246.3350 or Heather Hohman at 407.246.3416.