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Your guide to the people, places and events that made Gainesville
the thriving city and educational center it is today. Gainesville,
Florida, was established in the early 1850s in an area of Alachua
County known for cotton farming, cattle and citrus. It soon became
known for education, with many fine private schools. The arrival of
the railroads made it a crossroads town that grew to be the state's
fourth-largest city. The arrival in 1906 of what became the
University of Florida gave Gainesville the major state-supported
institution of higher education, and thereafter the city and the
university were inextricably entwined. The city has grown to be a
comfortable place to live, and the university is now one of the
largest in the nation, with an international reputation for
academics and sports.Local historian and UF Law School graduate
Steve Rajtar leads you through the decades with words and pictures.
An A-to-Z street guide is included to help you explore the historic
homes, churches and other sites of historic Gainesville on your
own.
A Guide to Historic Orlando, by local historian and tour guide
Steve Rajtar, leads readers through the decades of days gone by
with words and pictures, and through the present-day city of
Orlando's neighborhoods and districts with a street-by-street
guide. There's no better way to experience the vibrant history and
heritage of Orlando.
Founded in 1821 and considered Florida's oldest inland settlement,
the charming town of Micanopy has a well-established tradition of
Southern hospitality. Its old historic district and renowned arts
and crafts scene draw antiques hunters and heritage tourists from
across the state, earning the town mention in "Southern Living" and
"Southern Accents" magazines. Accompany seasoned tour guide Steve
Rajtar as he leads a captivating photographic journey through
historic Micanopy.
This volume records, through carefully chosen quality images, the
development of historic Bartow from its origins as an outpost in
the interior of a wild state to a respected county seat at the end
of the twentieth century. Drawn from the State Archives of Florida,
these photographs take you back to earlier days when wooden
buildings lined the rutted dirt streets and the railroads hauled
citrus and other crops to market. Revisit the scenes from the City
of Oaks and Azaleas that you know so well, or experience them for
the first time. "101 Glimpses of Bartow" offers an intimate glimpse
into the rich history of one of Florida's best-kept secrets.
"A Guide to Historic Winter Park" chronicles the founding and
growth of this extraordinary community, one that thrives today as a
mecca for both boutique shoppers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Established during the 1880s, historic Winter Park will delight the
senses.
*Travel these easy-to-follow tours of St. Augustine, North
America's oldest continuously inhabited European settlement.
*Explore famed St. Augustine locales, including the Castillo de
San Marcos, the Cathedral of St. Augustine, the Huguenot Cemetery
and the Plaza.
*Discover the wonderful historic architecture, attractions and
international flavor that make St. Augustine a flourishing winter
playground.
Let Steve Rajtar and Kelly Goodman conduct you through the
history-rich streets of this delightful north Florida community in
their comprehensive "Guide to Historic St. Augustine, Florida,"
Tampa ?the town that began as a Civil War garrison, housed a cigar
manufacturer's dream, and became a city oasis in paradise. Tampa is
a spicy mix of cultures and traditions, some from as far away as
the tip of South America?others as homegrown as the cigars from old
Ybor City. Whether you want to discover the city's secrets,
reminisce with the locals, or explore streets that retain the
historic flavor of Old Florida, Author and local historian Steve
Rajtar guides you through the history and historic sites of
beautiful old Tampa, with wonderful vintage photographs and
street-by-street details of ?The Cigar City.?
With its warm sunshine and warm people, Winter Park is truly a city
for all seasons. Yet this Florida gem isn't just defined by its
wonderful weather, it is also defined by its rich history. Join
husband-and-wife team Gayle and Steve Rajtar as they remember the
people, places and organizations that shaped Winter Park into the
storied city it is today. Culled from their popular historical
column published in Winter Park Magazine, each chapter adds a
colorful piece of history to the Winter Park mosaic. From the
founding of celebrated institutions like Rollins College to the
formation of beloved parks like the Kraft Azalea Garden, this
collection captures the essence of Winter Park.
Today, we are familiar with the large theme parks, which charge
families hundreds of dollars a day to wait in line for moments of
thrills on technologically amazing rides. Florida, however, has
been drawing tourists for over a century with simpler attractions,
and for far fewer dollars to view the animals or exhibits, or
commune with nature. In Remembering Florida Tourist Attractions,
Steve Rajtar takes us back to the simpler ways visitors of
yesteryear enjoyed their time in the Sunshine State. With a
selection of fine historic images from his best-selling book,
Historic Photos of Florida Tourist Attractions, Steve Rajtar
provides a valuable and revealing historical retrospective on the
development of tourism throughout the great state of Florida.
Journey with the writer to see the sunny state in photos of the
tourist attractions here before Walt Disney World, in the days when
a row of antique cars enthralled visitors. See the wax figures
which amazed onlookers long before the invention of
audioanimatronic mannequins. See the curiosities that brought in
the tourists and their dollars decades before today’s theme parks
dominated the billboards and themselves became worldwide vacation
destinations.
In the decades of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, one could wander through
the city of Tampa and experience a rich variety of architectural
styles, businesses, languages, and traditions, all mixed in with
first-class universities, hospitals, and museums. By the 1950s, the
University of South Florida was founded, and Busch Gardens opened
to locals and tourists alike. The 1960s ushered in a period of
construction and entertainment, with residents visiting for the
first time the Lowry Park Zoo, Curtis Hixon Hall, and “The Big
Sombrero,” or Tampa Stadium. Like the rest of the country, the
1970s in Tampa was a time of continued modernization and expansion.
Though not immune to crime or misfortune in the thirty-year span,
Tampa is remembered in Historic Photos of Tampa in the 50s,
60s, and 70s as an attractive destination and place of
residence, as seen through the lens of the camera, a modern city
that continues to honor its historical roots.
Founded in 1906 in Gainesville as a consolidation of several
smaller institutions focusing on agriculture, teacher training, and
the military, the University of Florida enjoys a storied history.
From its first year’s enrollment of 102, the school has grown to
become one of the largest educational institutions in the country.
As a world leader in the disciplines of engineering and science,
the university conducts important research in agriculture and other
fields and boasts a medical school with an international
reputation. Sports fans cheer the Gators football team, which holds
an unbroken string of winning seasons since 1988. With a selection
of fine historic images from his best-selling book Historic
Photos of the University of Florida, Steve Rajtar provides a
valuable and revealing historical retrospective on the growth and
development of the university. Join Steve in this jaunt down memory
lane as he revisits key moments, pivotal leaders, and important
landmarks in the history of UF, from its origins in the nineteenth
century to its progress in the mid twentieth. Remembering the
University of Florida belongs in the library of every alum
and all supporters of one of the nation’s leading public
universities.
Nearly 200 years ago, settlers arrived in Alachua County to grow
cotton and other crops. By the middle of the nineteenth century,
enough people resided in the area today known as Gainesville that
they decided to create a town to be the center of business and
government for the county. In 1906, the focus changed with the
arrival of the University of Florida. Although it then barely
exceeded a hundred students, it has grown to be one of the
nation’s largest universities and has gained national prominence
as a leading research institution. With a selection of more than
100 fine historic images from his best-selling book, Historic
Photos of Gainesville, Steve Rajtar provides a valuable and
revealing historical retrospective on the growth and development of
Gainesville. Remembering Gainesville showcases these
black-and-white images to chronicle the growth of the city from a
place where pigs, cows, and chickens ran free, to a modern city
where cutting-edge research is routine.
Unlike the movie ghost towns of the Old West, the ghost towns in
Florida don’t have tumbleweeds rolling on deserted dirt roads,
abandoned wooden saloons, and lone drifters on horseback. Although
the landscape may have dramatically changed, many of these
once-thriving communities declined due to widespread economic
changes, disastrous weather, company closings, or vital industries
disappearing or moving elsewhere. In fact, some of these so-called
ghost towns have been absorbed by larger cities still inhabited by
Floridians today.In Historic Photos of Florida Ghost Towns, author
Steve Rajtar takes readers decades back in Florida’s history to
discover these ghost towns through the lens of two hundred
black-and-white photographs—in some cases, the only remains of
these forgotten towns. Explore the landscapes, houses, schools,
businesses, organizations, places of worship, and people who once
called these now-nonexistent towns home. Imagine what life was like
in hundreds of these tight-knit communities as you explore a
century and a half of this sunny, populous state that many still
call home.
Founded in 1906 in Gainesville as a consolidation of several
smaller institutions focusing on agriculture, teacher training, and
the military, the University of Florida enjoys a storied history.
From its first year’s enrollment of 102, the school has grown to
become one of the largest educational institutions in the country.
As a world leader in the disciplines of engineering and science,
the university conducts important research in agriculture and other
fields and boasts a medical school with an international
reputation. Sports fans cheer the football team, which holds an
unbroken string of winning seasons since 1988. Join author Steve
Rajtar in this jaunt down memory lane as he revisits key moments,
pivotal leaders, and important landmarks in the history of UF, from
its origins in the nineteenth century to recent
times. Historic Photos of the University of
Florida, showcasing the home of the Gators and the birthplace
of Gatorade, belongs in the library of every graduate and all
supporters of one of the nation’s leading public universities.
What began as a distribution center for shipping agricultural
products around 150 years ago became a community noted in the
twentieth century for its leadership in research and
education. Historic Photos of Gainesville focuses its
lens on the unfolding development of this Alachua County town,
encapsulating its cultural progress over the last two centuries
with nearly 200 compelling black-and-white photos. This handsome
book chronicles the 1906 founding of the University of Florida and
includes rare photos of its rise from modest beginnings to one of
the nation’s largest universities and leading research
facilities. Historic Photos of Gainesville draws from
an extensive collection of rare images, revealing how a once quaint
southern town became a modern-day city rich with history and
educational opportunity. Archiving the growth of this vibrant
community, Historic Photos of Gainesville is a
must-have for area residents and historians alike.
Today, we're familiar with the major theme parks which charge
families hundreds of dollars a day to wait in line for moments of
thrills on technologically amazing rides. Florida, however, has
been drawing tourists for centuries with simpler attractions which
cost much less to view the animals or exhibits, or commune with
nature. In Historic Photos of Florida Early Tourist
Attractions, Steve Rajtar brings us back to the simpler ways
early visitors enjoyed their time in the Sunshine State. Tour the
state with photos of the tourist attractions which were here before
Walt Disney World, in the days when a row of antique cars sufficed
and tourists did not require constant action. See the wax figures
which amazed visitors long before the invention of audioanimatronic
mannequins. See what curiosities brought in the tourists and their
dollars decades before today's theme parks dominated the billboards
and themselves became worldwide vacation destinations.
Nearly 200 years ago, settlers arrived in Alachua County to grow
cotton and other crops. By the middle of the nineteenth century,
enough people resided in the area today known as Gainesville that
they decided to create a town to be the center of business and
government for the county. In 1906, the focus changed with the
arrival of the University of Florida. Although it then barely
exceeded a hundred students, it has grown to be one of the nation's
largest universities and has gained national prominence as a
leading research institution. With a selection of more than 100
fine historic images from his best-selling book, Historic Photos of
Gainesville, Steve Rajtar provides a valuable and revealing
historical retrospective on the growth and development of
Gainesville. Remembering Gainesville showcases these
black-and-white images to chronicle the growth of the city from a
place where pigs, cows, and chickens ran free, to a modern city
where cutting-edge research is routine.
Every day of the year, somewhere in the United States, some sort of
holiday or special remembrance is being observed by individuals,
organisations, or governments. January 30 is Pennsylvanians with
Disabilities Day. On March 26, Hawaii celebrates Prince Janah Kuhio
Kalanianaole Day. November 9 is set aside for Women Veterans Day in
Alaska, while in Puerto Rica they honour baseball scout Pedrin
Zorilla, and as the sun sets, New Jersey holds a Kristallnacht
Memorial Night. This book is a detailed reference work about
holidays and special observances established by statute in the
United States, including American Samoa, the District of Columbia,
Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
Virgin Islands. Because the United States is a member state of the
United Nations, U.N.-designated holidays and longer periods of
time, such as years and decades devoted to important world issues,
are also included. Following the day-by-day section, holidays are
listed chronologically within their jurisdictions (federally
designated observances are first in the list; states and
territories follow in alphabetical order). A subject index offers
invaluable aid to those wishing to celebrate a particular topic,
such as nursing, education, or peace, while a name index provides
swift access to holidays celebrating the lives of individuals.
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