Lake Eola Park, 2007
Dublin Core
Title
Lake Eola Park, 2007
Alternative Title
Lake Eola
Subject
Orlando (Fla.)
Lakes--Florida
Fountains--Florida
Parks--Florida
Buildings--Florida
Description
Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando, Florida, 2007. Lake Eola and its surrounding park is one of the unusual features that sets Orlando apart from other cities. In the middle of the lake rests the Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain, Orlando's unofficial symbol. The fountain was installed in 1912, costing $10,000. In 1957, a replacement originally called the Centennial Fountain was installed, costing $350,000.
From its earliest days, Downtown Orlando was situated on the west side of the lake. As the town grew into a city, Lake Eola continued to be a focal point for the inhabitants, who used the lake for bathing, swimming and fishing, and its shores picnicking, listening to concerts, and participating in religious services. Much of the land around Lake Eola was donated to Orlando by Jacob Summerlin who designated that it be a public park. It has remained one ever since. The rest of the park land was donated by the Musselwhite Family and Mayor Frank Sperry.
From its earliest days, Downtown Orlando was situated on the west side of the lake. As the town grew into a city, Lake Eola continued to be a focal point for the inhabitants, who used the lake for bathing, swimming and fishing, and its shores picnicking, listening to concerts, and participating in religious services. Much of the land around Lake Eola was donated to Orlando by Jacob Summerlin who designated that it be a public park. It has remained one ever since. The rest of the park land was donated by the Musselwhite Family and Mayor Frank Sperry.
Creator
Cook, Thomas
Source
Original color digital images by Thomas Cook, 2007: Private Collection of Thomas Cook.
Publisher
Date Created
2007
Contributor
Cook, Thomas
Is Part Of
Thomas Cook Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
Format
image/jpg
Extent
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Medium
6 color digital images
Language
eng
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando, Florida
Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain, Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando, Florida
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Geography Teacher
Provenance
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by Thomas Cook and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.
Curator
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
Source Repository
Private Collection of Thomas Cook
External Reference
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
6 color digital images
Collection
Citation
Cook, Thomas, “Lake Eola Park, 2007,” RICHES, accessed May 24, 2024, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/2125.