The 20 buildings which were researched and surveyed for this project are located within the downtown, historic district of Mount Dora, Florida. The majority of these buildings have a very interesting history, dating back to the early 20th century when the town was just beginning settlement. Some of these buildings have retained their historical integrityContinue reading “Survey Report: A Section of Historic Mount Dora, Florida”
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Mount Dora Trust & Bank Co., Mount Dora, Florida
Summary Paragraph The Mount Dora Bank & Trust Co. is an early 20th century bank building situated on the southeast corner to the entrance of the historic downtown and commercial district of Mount Dora, Florida. The building is located on the main corner of Donnelly Street (east façade) and Fifth Avenue (which is the mainContinue reading “Mount Dora Trust & Bank Co., Mount Dora, Florida”
Stained Glass Condition Survey: United Church of Christ, Tavares, Florida
For this project I visited the United Church of Christ in Tavares, Florida. It is one of the oldest churches in the area, built in 1888 on donated land from the founder of the town of Tavares. The church retains all of the original stained glass which was installed the same year. I was ableContinue reading “Stained Glass Condition Survey: United Church of Christ, Tavares, Florida”
Public Use Versus Eminent Domain
The concept of public use, while initially a great concept, has deteriorated to bureaucratic debacles. Progressive thought, especially from the 1920s has inadvertently provided governments (local, state and federal) with powers that can be manipulated for the good or the detriment of the people these laws were written to help. It is dependent upon theContinue reading “Public Use Versus Eminent Domain”
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