A map of the Ossie Quarters, an area in the Parramore neighborhood of Downtown Orlando, Florida. The map was drawn in 2016 by Althea Hill, based on her memory of historic businesses and homes located in the neighborhood from 1951 through 1970. Ossie Quarters is located just north of Ossie Street, named in honor of Ossie Davis (1917-2005), a stage actor and civil rights activist.
Creator
Hill, Althea
Source
Original 8.5 x 11 inch hand-drawn color map by Althea Hill: Private Collection of Althea Hill.
Date Created
2016
Contributor
Hill, Althea
Is Format Of
Digital reproduction of original 8.5 x 11 inch hand-drawn map.
Is Part Of
Parramore Collection, Orlando Collection, Orange County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
]]>https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/2484 Episode 31 examines the integration of Central Florida schools nearly 10 years after the U.S. Supreme Court declared segregation illegal. This podcast includes interviews with former students and teachers of Jones High School, the first public school for African Americans in Orlando, Florida. For decades, black students were forbidden from attending white public schools. The original building for the high school was on the corner of Garland Avenue and Church Street, but the school was renamed the Johnson Academy and moved to a newer building on the corner of Parramore Avenue and Jefferson Street. In 1921, the school was renamed in honor Principal L. C. Jones and a brick, Colonial Revival building was constructed on the corner of Parramore Avenue and Washington Street. The school was finally moved to its current location at 801 South Rio Grande Avenue in 1952.]]>2015-02-19T20:22:32+00:00
RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 31: Jones High School, Part 2
Alternative Title
Jones High School Podcast
Subject
Podcasts
Documentaries
High schools--Florida
Schools
Orlando (Fla.)
Segregation--Florida
Description
Episode 31, Part 2 of RICHES Podcast Documentaries: Hamilton Holt. RICHES Podcast Documentaries are short form narrative documentaries that explore Central Florida history and are locally produced. These podcasts can involve the participation or cooperation of local area partners.
Episode 31 examines the integration of Central Florida schools nearly 10 years after the U.S. Supreme Court declared segregation illegal. This podcast includes interviews with former students and teachers of Jones High School, the first public school for African Americans in Orlando, Florida. For decades, black students were forbidden from attending white public schools. The original building for the high school was on the corner of Garland Avenue and Church Street, but the school was renamed the Johnson Academy and moved to a newer building on the corner of Parramore Avenue and Jefferson Street. In 1921, the school was renamed in honor Principal L. C. Jones and a brick, Colonial Revival building was constructed on the corner of Parramore Avenue and Washington Street. The school was finally moved to its current location at 801 South Rio Grande Avenue in 1952.
Abstract
This podcast examines the integration of Central Florida schools nearly ten years after the Supreme Court declared segregation illegal. We will hear from former students and teachers of Jones High School that were actual witnesses of the process on the effects of integration.
Creator
Kirkpatrick, Bonita
Source
Original 15-minute and 55-second podcast by Bonita Kirkpatrick, May 2012: "RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 31: Jones High School, Part 2." RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Orlando, Florida.
]]>https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/2483 Episode 30 examines the integration of Central Florida schools nearly 10 years after the U.S. Supreme Court declared segregation illegal. This podcast includes interviews with former students and teachers of Jones High School, the first public school for African Americans in Orlando, Florida. For decades, black students were forbidden from attending white public schools. The original building for the high school was on the corner of Garland Avenue and Church Street, but the school was renamed the Johnson Academy and moved to a newer building on the corner of Parramore Avenue and Jefferson Street. In 1921, the school was renamed in honor Principal L. C. Jones and a brick, Colonial Revival building was constructed on the corner of Parramore Avenue and Washington Street. The school was finally moved to its current location at 801 South Rio Grande Avenue in 1952.]]>2015-02-19T20:08:51+00:00
RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 30: Jones High School, Part 1
Alternative Title
Jones High School Podcast
Subject
Podcasts
Documentaries
High schools--Florida
Schools
Orlando (Fla.)
Segregation--Florida
Description
Episode 30, Part 1 of RICHES Podcast Documentaries: Jones High School. RICHES Podcast Documentaries are short form narrative documentaries that explore Central Florida history and are locally produced. These podcasts can involve the participation or cooperation of local area partners.
Episode 30 examines the integration of Central Florida schools nearly 10 years after the U.S. Supreme Court declared segregation illegal. This podcast includes interviews with former students and teachers of Jones High School, the first public school for African Americans in Orlando, Florida. For decades, black students were forbidden from attending white public schools. The original building for the high school was on the corner of Garland Avenue and Church Street, but the school was renamed the Johnson Academy and moved to a newer building on the corner of Parramore Avenue and Jefferson Street. In 1921, the school was renamed in honor Principal L. C. Jones and a brick, Colonial Revival building was constructed on the corner of Parramore Avenue and Washington Street. The school was finally moved to its current location at 801 South Rio Grande Avenue in 1952.
Abstract
This podcast examines the integration of Central Florida schools nearly ten years after the Supreme Court declared segregation illegal. We will hear from former students and teachers of Jones High School that were actual witnesses of the process on the effects of integration.
Creator
Kirkpatrick, Bonita
Source
Original 12-minute and 12-second podcast by Bonita Kirkpatrick, May 14, 2012: "RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 30: Jones High School, Part 1." RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Orlando, Florida.
]]>https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/2465 Episode 13 explores the history of Jones High School, the first public school for African-Americans in Parramore, Orlando, Florida, in the 1880s. For decades, black students were forbidden from attending white public schools. The original building for the high school was on the corner of Garland Avenue and Church Street, but the school was renamed the Johnson Academy and moved to a newer building on the corner of Parramore Avenue and Jefferson Street. In 1921, the school was renamed in honor Principal L. C. Jones and a brick, Colonial Revival building was constructed on the corner of Parramore Avenue and Washington Street. The school was finally moved to its current location at 801 South Rio Grande Avenue in 1952.]]>2015-02-18T17:10:13+00:00
RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 13: The Jones High School Historical Society, Inc.
Alternative Title
Jones High Historical Society Podcast
Subject
Podcasts
Documentaries
High schools--Florida
Schools
Historical societies
Orlando (Fla.)
Description
Episode 13 of RICHES Podcast Documentaries: The Jones High School Historical Society, Inc. RICHES Podcast Documentaries are short form narrative documentaries that explore Central Florida history and are locally produced. These podcasts can involve the participation or cooperation of local area partners.
Episode 13 explores the history of Jones High School, the first public school for African-Americans in Parramore, Orlando, Florida, in the 1880s. For decades, black students were forbidden from attending white public schools. The original building for the high school was on the corner of Garland Avenue and Church Street, but the school was renamed the Johnson Academy and moved to a newer building on the corner of Parramore Avenue and Jefferson Street. In 1921, the school was renamed in honor Principal L. C. Jones and a brick, Colonial Revival building was constructed on the corner of Parramore Avenue and Washington Street. The school was finally moved to its current location at 801 South Rio Grande Avenue in 1952.
Abstract
Jones High School is a public school in Central Florida with a rich history. It was the first public school for African-Americans in the 1880’s and continues to be a beacon of quality education is deemed important not only for White America but for Black America as well. The segregation laws forbade blacks from entering certain public schools, encouraging them to seek out education through other means. This podcast examines the historical value of Jones High School and the people who continue to work to preserve its history and contributions to the African-American community of Orlando.
Creator
Kirkpatrick, Bonita
Source
Original 11-minute and 8-second podcast by Bonita Kirkpatrick, September 1, 2011: "RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 13: The Jones High School Historical Society, Inc." RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Orlando, Florida.
]]>https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/2104 In 1952, the high school moved to a new location and the building was converted to Callahan Elementary School, the only elementary school serving the Parramore community. In 1970, Callahan Elementary became the only school in Orange County to close permanently due to desegregation. The site was converted into a community center and was renamed the Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center in 1995.]]>2015-04-30T19:20:22+00:00
Dublin Core
Title
Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center, 2003
Alternative Title
Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center
Subject
Orlando (Fla.)
Buildings--Florida
High schools--Florida
Elementary schools--United States
Schools
Community centers--Florida
African Americans--Florida
Description
Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center, located at 101 North Parramore Avenue in Downtown Orlando, Florida, in 2003. From 1921 to 1922, a school for African-American children was constructed in Parramore and named after L. C. Jones, the third principal of Johnson Academy. The structure was designed by Howard Reynolds and built by Joseph Hanner. Later named Jones High School, the school was originally formed for students through grade ten.
In 1952, the high school moved to a new location and the building was converted to Callahan Elementary School, the only elementary school serving the Parramore community. In 1970, Callahan Elementary became the only school in Orange County to close permanently due to desegregation. The site was converted into a community center and was renamed the Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center in 1995.
Creator
Cook, Thomas
Source
Original color digital image by Thomas Cook, 2003: Private Collection of Thomas Cook.
"History." Jones High School, Orange County Public Schools. https://www.ocps.net/lc/southwest/hjo/schoolinfo/Pages/History.aspx.
"Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center." Families, Parks and Recreation, City of Orlando. http://www.cityoforlando.net/recreation/dr-j-b-callahan-neighborhood-center/.
]]>https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/2102 In 1952, the high school moved to a new location and the building was converted to Callahan Elementary School, the only elementary school serving the Parramore community. In 1970, Callahan Elementary became the only school in Orange County to close permanently due to desegregation. The site was converted into a community center and was renamed the Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center in 1995.]]>2015-04-30T19:21:02+00:00
Dublin Core
Title
Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center Historic Marker, 2003
Alternative Title
Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center Historic Marker
Subject
Orlando (Fla.)
Buildings--Florida
High schools--Florida
Elementary schools--United States
Schools
Community centers--Florida
African Americans--Florida
Historical markers--Florida
Description
The historic marker for the Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center, located at 101 North Parramore Avenue in Downtown Orlando, Florida, in 2003. From 1921 to 1922, a school for African-American children was constructed in Parramore and named after L. C. Jones, the third principal of Johnson Academy. The structure was designed by Howard Reynolds and built by Joseph Hanner. Later named Jones High School, the school was originally formed for students through grade ten.
In 1952, the high school moved to a new location and the building was converted to Callahan Elementary School, the only elementary school serving the Parramore community. In 1970, Callahan Elementary became the only school in Orange County to close permanently due to desegregation. The site was converted into a community center and was renamed the Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center in 1995.
Creator
Cook, Thomas
Source
Original color digital image by Thomas Cook, 2003: Private Collection of Thomas Cook.
"History." Jones High School, Orange County Public Schools. https://www.ocps.net/lc/southwest/hjo/schoolinfo/Pages/History.aspx.
"Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center." Families, Parks and Recreation, City of Orlando. http://www.cityoforlando.net/recreation/dr-j-b-callahan-neighborhood-center/.
Transcript
ERECTED A.D. 1922 -TRUSTEES- S.T. WAY, CHAPMAN DR. R.P. BUCKMASTER, SEC. DR. N.L. BRYAN S. JOHNSON, CITY SUPT. -COUNTY BOARD- JAS. A. KNOX, CHAIRMAN W.H. SCHULTZ G.W. BRAY A.B. JOHNSON, CO. SUPT. -BUILDER- C.C. HANNER -ARCHITECT- HOWARD M. REYNOLDS
Street map of the City of Orlando, Florida, printed in 1936. The map shows the route of a 23-mile scenic drive around 18 lakes in Orlando. It has listings of apartment houses, churches, hotels, real estate brokers, newspapers, schools, clubs, newspapers and more. The map also lists 66 places on the scenic drive illustrated on the map.