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”
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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”
Child of the Sun: A Crumbling History Preserved
Restoration of the Norwich Cathedral
Norwich Cathedral, located in Norwich, Norfolk, England, was constructed between 1080 and 1120 in the Norman Romanesque style. It was built using flint and mortar, then it was covered in limestone. In 1463, the spire of the cathedral was hit by lightning, causing a fire and damaging the building. The Bishop at the time orderedContinue reading “Restoration of the Norwich Cathedral”
Estate La Grange: A Deep-Rooted Cultural History
ACL Railroad Station, Mount Dora, Florida
The Old Mount Dora A.C.L. Railroad Station was originally constructed in 1886 in downtown Mount Dora, Florida. The town would go through about three depots. The third and final depot was built in 1915. It was a one story building, built in the Frame Vernacular architectural style. At that time in history it took aboutContinue reading “ACL Railroad Station, Mount Dora, Florida”
Preservation Evaluation: Gustav Stickley's Log House
In September 2004 the restoration of Gustav Stickley’s Log House, a National Historic Landmark located at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey, was completed. The house was originally the private residence of Stickley from 1911 to 1917. The architectural style epitomizes the Arts and Crafts movement and was meant to be ‘harmonious with its natural setting.’Continue reading “Preservation Evaluation: Gustav Stickley's Log House”
Condition Survey: Simpson Building, Mount Dora, Florida
The Simpson Building is a historic, brick building located in downtown Mount Dora, Florida. Built in 1925 it originally served as a hotel; current day the four storefront spaces on the main level are rented to four different business owners, with each store operating a separate HVAC system. From the exterior, the building appears toContinue reading “Condition Survey: Simpson Building, Mount Dora, Florida”
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