Dann, R. Edgar

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University of Central Florida STARS Text Materials of Central Florida Central Florida Memory 1-1-1900 Something about Orlando, Florida R. Edgar Dann Find similar works at: https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-texts University of Central Florida Libraries http://library.ucf.edu This Brochure is brought to you for free and open access by the Central Florida Memory at STARS. It has been accepted for inclusion in Text Materials of Central Florida by an authorized administrator of STARS. For more information, please contact STARS@ucf.edu. Recommended Citation Dann, R. Edgar, "Something about Orlando, Florida" (1900). Text Materials of Central Florida. 135. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-texts/135 Fla. Coll. 975.924 Dan --,f++++~+·+·+·+++++·+++·+++++·~+++++++·++++*~ -SOMETHING ABOUT ORLANDO. FL0RJBJL ~d- l/'06 __ ...., . .............._.,.... _ R. EDGAR DANN ORLANDO'S LEADING TR.ANSFER.. MAN, ·++++++++++++++"1,+++++++++"1'++++++++,r ·-----~-------------------------------· '•---------------------------------~---·--------<i;fl;NTir:.:L .'F'l'ORTER PRlNT -~·F y0ti are contemplating a visit to this section this season write me and I ~ will meet you at the train with carriages, and will see that you and your baggage are promptly transferred to any part of the city, at reasonable prices. Information gladly given. I also do hauling of all kinds. Furniture a specialty. Special rates tv- , -Commercial Men and Theatrical Troupes. Headquarters at W. M. Mathews' Livery, Feed and Sale Stables, Cor. Church Street and Orange Avenue. R. EDGAR DANN, P. 0. Box 642, ORLANDO , FLORIDA. OR~O Pllffljc l1BRARY ~TEM nffiHE "Phenomenal City," of South Florida, 150 miles "if.®' South of Jacksonville, asks your attention for a mome11t. It is the capital of Orange county, a county with a U10usand lakes. A city in the heart of the famous lake region. A clean city. Its natural attractions are many. Its mossy oaks, its lakes, eleven within its limits. Two great lake systems originate within its boundaries, one flow-ing east into the St. Johns, the other westerly into the Gulf of Mexico. It is 011 the central ridge, the mosl beautiful and healthful section of the State. The country about Orlando is dotted with clear lakes and around them are many palatial homes. No other region in Florida offers such beautiful home sites. All the lakes are well stocked with black bass, bream, etc. Game is abundant. It is the ideal location for sportsmen. The city has twelve miles of good, hard streets. Splendid clayed roads lead lo the important towns in the county, and are constantly being extended. These roads, and the bicy-cle paths traversing the most picturesqt:. section of the county are the delight of wbeelmen, and make carriage driving a delight. ~HE society of Orlando is cosmopolitan and of the '"!f'J highest order. We have residents from every State and during the winter mo11ths visitors frolll all over the world. Orlando is well represented with churches. The Presbyterian, Methodi&t, Baptist, Episco-pal and Catholic, have good congregations. The public schools are unsurpassed. Pell-Clark Hall, a school for girls, and St. Joseph's Academy, are situated in the city, and at ,vinter Park, four miles north, is located Rollins College, which is recognized as a leading institution in the South. A public library has re-cently been establishecl. The ladies have a "Sorosis," and a society club, the "Rosalind." We have a well appointed Opera House. How Orlondo Cun Be Reocl1ecl. ir has two well equipped railroad systems entering it, namely: THE A'.L'LAN1'IC COAS'r ,t LINE and Si:tABOARD AIR LINE. It can also be reached by the St. Johns river, connect-ing with the A. C. L. at Sanford, or write to R. Edgar Dann , and you will be met at the wharf with teams and will be taken over one of the prettiest drives in Florida, that is between San-ford and Orlando. It can also be reached by the Ocklawaha River, connecting with the Seaboard Air Line at Silver Springs. DISTANCES OF DIFFER.ENT POINTS FROM OR.LANDO ON CLAY ROADS. NORTH EA.ST SA N ltORD . ... . ....... .. ... . . . ... ... , .... .. . . . 25 :\Jiles . O\'IEDO ..... . ... ...... .. . . .. . .. . ... ........ 16 l\'liles l,AKE l\fARY . .. ... , .. ... . .... .. ........ , . .. . 18 :Miles. CH UL UOTA . .... .. . ..... ..... . ... ... ....... 2 0 l\Iiles r, ONG\VOOD ...... .... , •., .... ............. . . ,12 Miles . GAHRIELJ,A .. .. . ... .. . .... .. .. .. ..•...•. ... 8 Miles ALTAMONTE SPRINGS .. . ... .. . .. ... . .. ... ro Miles. CONWAY .. . . .. . .. .... . ..... .. .. . .. ... .. . ... . 5 Miles MAI1' J,AND ... ..... .. .. . . .. ... , .. . ........ .. . 7 l.\Iiles. 'WES,..r WINTER l'ARK .... . .............. .. . .. ..... 5 Miles. OAKI,AND . . ........ .... .. ... . . ..... .. . .. , • . 17 Miles FORMOSA ... . .. ... . . .......... . . ... .. .... ... 2 l\1iles. WINTER GARDEN . ... ... ... ............. . , I4 Miles SOUTH OCOEE- ... . .. .. . ........... ... . . .. ..... . .... 12 Miles CONWAY . .. . . .. ...... . .. . .......... . .. ... .. . 5 :Miles . GOTHA ............ ... ........... , ... .. . ... . 9 Miles KISSIMMEE, . .. . .... .. .. . . .. . . .... . .... .... 18 Miles. APOPKA .... . .. . , . ... . .. , .... , ... , ... , ... . . . 12 Miles 73-33579 · H ~!~!:'. ~~~~~; This House bas been thoroughly ret1ovated and refurnished this summer and will be conductt>d in first-dass style. Pine Street, near Orange Ave. Capt. P. Dewan, Proprietor. $2.00 Per Day. Special rates by the week. THE DARROW. ).fagnolia Avenue. Rates: $2.00 per Day and up. Special by the week. A. H. Darrow, Proprietor. SAN JUAN. Orauge Avenue. Rates: $2.50 per Day and up. Special by the week. H. L. BEEMAN► Prop. THEPLVES. Orange Ave. 2 blocks north of Postoffice. Rates $1.50 per aay. Special by the week. lVIrs. Carpenter, Proprietres. THE WINTER HAVE~. Rates : $r.50 per Day. Special by the week. Mrs. Pennington, Proprietress. THE SHOLES.._ Pine St. Oue block we t of A. C. L. R. R. Rates .. 1.50 per day Special by the week. Mrs. L. M. Sholes, Pr~oprietress. Duke Hall. Ceutrall\· locattd on Pine St., l block ea t of Baptist church. ,vi thin three minutes walk of· postoffice. Table 1msur-passed. Rates reasonable. Mrs. J. K . Duke, Proprietress, I --Th e Cl1ild 's Cottage . One block west of A. C. L. depot. Rates: Sr.oo per Day. Spe-cial by the week . 1-Irs. J. P. McBride, Proprietress. THE LAWRENCE. 202 \V. Church ~t. In first block west Atlantic Coast Li11e Deput. Mrs, Mary E. Lawrence, Proprietress . $1,00 per day. Special by the week. Th e Su111111 erli11. :\'o. lb? Norlh :\lain St. First-class in every resµect . Rates : $r.50 per Day. Sr;ecial by the week . Mrs. C V. Caldwell, Proprietress. THE INN. lm \Vest Ce11tral Ave. Ra Les : $1 .oo per day. Special by the week. :\!rs. L . C. Hazel, Proprietress. "'o. :10:i H. Ce11tn1t ..\Ye. 0\'erlooking T.ake Eola. Fine locn-tion . Larie airy rooms. RR Les $1.GO p er day . Special i>y the w eek. EOLA COTTAGE. l:lilil :\Iagnoli n , \Ye:-. Rates; ;2.00 per Day and up. Special by the week. ::vliss H. 'f. Pnul, Propriet ress. GEOR.GIA HOUSE ruder new management . Three c1oors west of the Atlantic Coast Line <lepot. O . N. Larson, Proprietor. $1.00 per day , Special by the week. TH~ HOOSIER HOUSE. Piue St., one block west A. C. I~. R. R. Centrally located. Rates $1.00 per day. Special by the week. T . N. Pyl<=;, Proprietor. TUE F R A KLIN HO USE. 1% hlocks from A. C. J,. depol 011 E. Ch mch Sl. L;,r;{e airy rooms. l\Irs. C. \V. Hendry, Proprietress. THE LAKE VJEW. Rate~ : $1.50 per nay. !tp eci.il by the week. Mrs. G. E. Shaw, l 'roprietress. COTTAGE HOME. One block east Atla n tic Coast l.i11e depot. Open the year rnund. Rooms wi t h ope11 fire pL1cL:s Mrs. C . J . Miller, Proprietress . T H E W IND S OR HO r..;se. - ----- - -Xo. l:!O W . Piue St. Rates il.00 per day. Sp:cial hy U1e "eek. Mrs. J. Q. Myers, l'roprietn·ss. Two Good Locations I n country where yon can enjoy Fishing anJ I1u11tii1g. Apply to R. E . DA.N"N. Rooms For Rent. rr75fC\ ::\Irs. i::. S . Pinkerton, 618 West Central Av. :'\lrs. Mizelle, 209 South 0rang-e Av. C E. Lartigue, Co r. Chun.:b ancl Court Sts. :\lrs. Geo. B. Dickenson, Cor. Jackson aud West Sts. Three Good Rooms at 303 E. Central AYe . .:\lrs. Abbott, 605 West Central Ave. l\1rs. C. E . McDowt:11, 606 \Vest Central Ave. :\lrs. H. R . Smith, ~o. 3o8 S. Main St. :.VJ.s. F. S . Hall, No. 600 Hughey St. W. The Leading Livery, Feed and Sale Stable in Orlando is W. M. Mathews'. Hi~h Grade Horses For Sale at All Times. Agent For Fine Buggies, Tourists and Travelin~ tle11 will Save l1one~ b~ Gettin~ Our Prices Be.fore liiril\~ Elsewl\ere. KISSIMMEE RIVER LINE, Naomo No, 2, B, F. Hall, Jr,, Master and Owner, \V1ll Leaye Kissimmee EYery s,.i.ur<lay Morn-ing and Return En::ry Thur;-;day Night. R, E. DANN, Agent at Orlando. 15he Central A venue Green House. 6II \Vest Ce11tral Avenue. Choice Cut Flowers and Pot Plants for Sale CITY WATER WORK~ A~I> PO\Vf-:R l!Ol' SE OF ELECTRIC I,IGHT Pl. ANT. o~~t,f 00°$ lA11'iTE:~ siJi>i>~Y. * * .-C..-'--a ~ (i\RLANDO is supplied with water for domestic purposes anrl fire protection from Higb-W,/ land Lake, a beautiful sheet of water at the northern edge of the city, and the bead of the great lake system flowing easterly. The lake is a natural reservoir, being fifty feet deep and is fed by never failing springs. The dryest season does not diminish its capacity. The ,ystem of works by which it is ma,le available is equal to those of large cities. The water itsetf is of marvelous pur ity. Indeed it is the greatest of the many blessings enjoyed by our people. It is clear as a crystal and soft as rain water. \Vhile 110 medicinal virtues are claimed, its purity and wonderful solvent proper ties render it almost a specific for many diseases, at least as a preventive. An exhaustive report made recently after cotuplete analJsis concludes as follows: "After a careful and extended examination I am convinced that in absolute purity and freedom from all injuriou · or contaminating substances, the Orlando water is not surpassed in the known world ."-N. ROBINSON, ANALYSIS1', (Formerly State Chemist). The waler company ,about a year ago put in the fine electric light plant that furnishes the town with electric lights. and is one of the finest in the state. ORI ANnn PUBUC UBRARY ,c-y~TJ:"ry1 .,J On Lake Lucerne. 

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