#FloridaHistory

[willowcollects]

Today while shopping at the Antique Center of La Crosse and I found a little piece of Florida history and had to take it home. Kinda shocked at the fact I found this all the way in Wisconsin.

The Parliament House Resort in Orlando, Florida, traces its roots to a modest lakeside motor inn inaugurated on February 11, 1962, at 410 North Orange Blossom Trail. Initially, boasting 120 rooms and a burgeoning reputation as a premier event venue, it quickly gained traction under the management of Ned Eddy, Jr., and his brother, James (Jimmy) Eddy. Despite early success, by 1975, the property faced financial turmoil, prompting its acquisition by Bill Miller and Michael Hodge for $648,000. Their stewardship heralded a transformative era, culminating in the emergence of the Parliament House Resort as a celebrated LGBTQ+ destination, renowned for its vibrant nightlife and inclusive atmosphere.

Since its rebirth, the Parliament House has served as a cornerstone of Orlando’s LGBTQ+ community, offering a sanctuary for self-expression and camaraderie. Evolving from a modest motor inn to a sprawling entertainment complex, it not only provided a platform for cultural events but also fostered a sense of unity and pride within the LGBTQ+ community. Over the years P-house featured such acts as Charo, Macy Gray, Jennifer Holiday, Chaka Khan, Eartha Kitt, Cyndi Lauper, RuPaul, Salt-N-Pepa , The Weather Girls, and even Gloria Gaynor. Personally, I remember sitting and enjoying drag shows hosted by Darcel Stevens and the Footlight Players, and dancing to music played by DJ Brianna Lee. Despite its closure in 2020, the Parliament House’s legacy endures as a reflection of its pivotal role in shaping LGBTQ+ rights and culture, leaving an indelible mark on Orlando’s vibrant social fabric.

[fractialis]

The old Cavanagh's building, which dates back to 1921, along Front Street in Key West, Florida. #keywestflorida #keywestarchitecture #keywesthistory #keywest #florida #floridahistory #floridakeys (at Key West, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKW0eDvAa7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[almostasenior]

History Walk and Farming Life Snapshot

A glimpse at farming life in the early 20th century

San Marco Avenue-St. Augustine, Florida Hard to say goodbye-farming life early 20th century History walk information panel-St. Augustine Florida Sending smiles your way 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂Alice DeForest Pinterest Facebook Tumblr WhatsApp X Thanks. to Debbie for hosting Six Word Saturday Photos on display at Lauderdale House The TreasuryDateMay 30, 2022Lake AnhingaDateMay 15, 2022Sprinkled With…

[where-we-pause]

(Weeki Wachee Springs mermaids)

Sleeping Princess (from Edison in Florida, The Green Laboratory by Olav Thulesius)

The Edisons felt threatened in their tropical paradise. After the completion of the Tamiami Trail, the trickle of people coming south became a flood of tens of thousands. The boom was on. According to Suniland magazine; "Lethargy was forgotten. The sleeping princess [Fort Myers] was awake- and madly in love with the good-looking prince. Prices began that sky-rocketing process so typical of Florida towns."

The same issue contained a cartoon with the capiton: "Gamblers, note!" It showed pirates climbing up from the sea threatening to take possesion of Florida with arms and shovels.

In a single day, August 12, 1925, $2,528,000 worth of real estate was sold. Edison liked privacy. Although he enjoyed publicity to promote his ideas and inventions, he wanted to be able to escape, to hide.

Edison wanted "the oblivion of still life" and to be in control of all aspects of his work. On his first visit he learned that he could have access to the International Ocean Telegraph line that passed through the sleepy town on the way to Punta Russa. In fact, in the 1880s Fort Myers was one of the few places in Florida that could provide this luxury of modern communication.

The telegraph made it possible for Edison to keep in touch with his business up north. And finally, there was a unique attraction: he loved to fish, and Fort Myers offered the opportunity to sit quietly on a pier fishing in the calm waters of Caloosahatchee.

[bygonely]

Stunning Vintage Photos of Cypress Gardens, Florida's first Theme Park from the 1930s to 1970s

[swampysflorida]

Swampy's Florida Tuesday Ads: Flipper's Sea School, Grassy Key, mid-'70s.

You can see both sides of the advertising card over on the Swampy's Florida website:

Here's an advertising card for 'Flipper's Sea School' that existed from 1972 to 1977. Prior to that the location was known as 'Santini's Porpoise School' and housed one of the porpoises from the TV series 'Flipper'. After 1977, the location became the 'Dolphin Research Center', which is the name it is today.

Click here to plan your trip to this great place to watch porpoises play, scientifically researched and are therapy for people in need: 

https://dolphins.org/

This advertisement is part of the Swampy's Florida collection.

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#Florida #Flipper #FloridaLife #FloridaLiving #Floridalifestyle #Dolphins #Porpoises #Floridafun #History #FloridaHistory

[robsmithjr]

Swampy’s Florida Webcomic: Too many Georges!

  This is from ‘Back Home’ by Hampton Dunn. Page 211. You can purchase your own copy of this book by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3YP34Ec This book is part of the Swampy’s Florida library. . . . . . . . . #Florida #George #Books #History #Floridahistory #FloridaLife #FloridaLiving #FloridaLifestyle

[theaihistorian]

This set depicts Pánfilo de Narváez's arrival in Florida in 1528, along with his group of 350 Spanish conquistadors. The scene captures the stark contrast between the Spanish invaders and the native Indians, as they faced a hostile reception upon their arrival.

The environment is characterized by lush vegetation, towering palm trees, and vibrant tropical colors that create a vivid and striking contrast between the two cultures. Pánfilo de Narváez and his men are depicted in the foreground, armed and ready for battle, while the native Indians are shown in the background, watching warily and preparing to defend their land.

These images serve as a powerful representation of the clash between two very different cultures, and the struggle for dominance that ensued. It is a reminder of the complex and often violent history of colonialism, and the ongoing efforts to understand and reconcile the wounds of the past. #PánfiloDeNarváez #FloridaHistory #Colonialism #CulturalClash #IndigenousResistance #PowerDynamic #Conquistadors #AIhistorian

[michaelcosio]

This is the Fisher F22 Weatherproof metal detector review. The Fisher F22 Weatherproof metal detector means that if it starts to pour down rain your F22 Metal Detector will be perfectly fine. The Fisher F22 runs on only two AA batteries, it is super light weight and built with the user in mind. This video shows just how simple the Fisher F22 metal detector is to operate. Just turn the F22 on, select a mode and be ready to dig some goodies! We do a real life field test! This is the first time any of us have ever ran the F22 so it show just how simple and user friendly this metal detector really is. With that being said the proof is in the pudding and this video is full of live digs and real time finds! If you like what you have seen in this video or any of our past videos please give a thumbs up by clicking that like button and please consider subscribing to the channel. Thank you all so much and we will see you on the next one! Take care and all the best of luck on your next adventures!

#METALDETECTING #OLDCOINS #SILVERCOINS #OLDTOWNS #METALDETECTING #SILVERCOINS #RELICS #FLORIDAHISTORY #GROENEBOYS #EQUINOX #EQUINOX800 #SIMPLEX #GROENEBOYS #SEARCHINGFOROLDTHINGS #SEARCHINGFOROLDCOINS

---Metal Detecting Florida for amazing pieces of lost History!! ---Searching For OLD Coins in Florida!! ---Florida Metal Detecting

from Groene Boys

[stonegiant81]

1586; The first of El Draco’s ships arrive at San Augustin in La Florida. #watercolorpencils #linedrawing #floridahistory #16thcentury #galleon #staugustinefloridahistory #drakesraid https://www.instagram.com/p/CeDh2kMuiXV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[maiabeyjujuarts]

Emancipation Day Florida. May 20, 1865. Emancipation was proclaimed in Tallahassee on May 20, 1865, 11 days after the end of the Civil War, and two years after the Proclamation first issued by President Abraham Lincoln freed those enslaved in Southern states... reenactment in my neighborhood #historicgeorgetown #cityofsanford #floridahistory #floridaemancipationday #may201865 #southernhistory (at Historic Hopper Academy) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd1CT3jLmeM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bbabushkajusofonii]

Day Uno of @twamflorida #LocoForLoveEncuentros starts soon, y Babushka can't wait! Hoy, es en collaboration with @musicfsu . Va estar BUENISIMO!! #Florida #Floridahistory #locoforlove #EncuentrosFlorida @PiffaroRenBand #ElFuego #Baroque #Dance #Renaissance #oldworld #Diversity #FridayFunDay bit.ly/LFLEncuentros22 (at Tallahassee, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CashSQSPzzL/?utm_medium=tumblr

[fractialis]

The Harbor House, which was built circa 1885, along Front Street in Key West, Florida. It originally functioned as the Bank of Key West until the bank's collapse in 1891. #keywestflorida #keywesthistory #keywestlife #keywest #keywestarchitecture #florida #floridahistory #floridakeys #instagram #insta (at Key West, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmCr4aovpFa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[almostasenior]

Historic Atlantic Coast Line Rail Depot

Historic Atlantic Coast Line Rail Depot

Dunnellon Florida Dunnellon Florida mural “Dunnellon was platted as a railroad town in 1890 when trains provided a major source of transportation. In 1908 the Atlantic Coast Line railroad built the depot on South Williams Street. In its early days, the Atlantic Coast Line carried produce, timber from virgin long leaf pine forests, passengers and phosphate. For some passengers and cargo, the…

[poinsettiagroves]

For us long-timers in Vero Beach, it is fun to see these old shots. Here is our store and packing house from just about every angle, taken back in 1957. Absolutely nothing around us in every direction. How things have changed! www.PoinsettiaGroves.com #floridacitrus #floridanostalgia #verobeachhistory #floridahistory (at Vero Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRjossUlblZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[theunicornfloridian]

#fortlonesome (and man is it lonesome lmao desolate) found roughly 36 miles from Tampa in the #rural southeastern region of #hillsboroughcounty and is primarily an area used for farming #history — Once upon a time, in the early 1930’s, a sawmill very briefly revived Dort Lonesome, along with a few houses and about three stores. Unfortunately, that was short lived glory for the area, as a fire destroyed the mill. Eventually the "town" disappeared also. #floridahistory #floridafacts #floridalocals #therealflorida #themoreyouknow #tampabay #flogrown #theunicornfloridian #sunshinestate #youlearnsomethingneweveryday #uselessknowledge (at Fort Lonesome, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRLWc1Qscnp/?utm_medium=tumblr