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Title
Sanford Collection
Description
The present-day Sanford area was originally inhabited by the Mayaca/Joroco natives by the time Europeans arrived. The tribe was decimated by war and disease by 1760 and was replaced by the Seminole Indians. In 1821, the United States acquired Florida from Spain and Americans began to settled in the state.
Camp Monroe was established in the mid-1830s to defend the area against Seminoles during the Seminole Wars. In 1836, the United States Army built a road (present-day Mellonville Avenue) to a location called "Camp Monroe," during the Second Seminole War. Following an attack on February 8, 1837, the camp was renamed "Fort Mellon," in honor of the battle's only American casualty, Captain Charles Mellon.
The town of Mellonville was founded nearby in 1842 by Daniel Stewart. When Florida became a state three years later, Mellonville became the county seat for Orange County, which was originally a portion of Mosquito County. Citrus was the first cash crop in the area and the first fruit packing plant was constructed in 1869.
In 1870, a lawyer from Connecticut by the name of Henry Shelton Sanford (1832-1891) purchased 12,548 acres of open land west of Mellonville. His vision was to make this new land a major port city, both railway and by water. Sitting on Lake Monroe, and the head of the St. Johns River, the City of Sanford earned the nickname of “The Gate City of South Florida.” Sanford became not only a transportation hub, but a leading citrus industry in Florida, and eventually globally.
The Great Fire of 1887 devastated the city, which also suffered from a statewide epidemic of yellow fever the following year. The citrus industry flourished until the Great Freezes of 1894 and 1895, causing planters to begin growing celery in 1896 as an alternative. Celery replaced citrus as the city's cash crop and Sanford was nicknamed "Celery City." In 1913, Sanford became the county seat of Seminole County, once part of Orange County. Agriculture dominated the region until Walt Disney World opened in October of 1971, effectively shifting the Central Florida economy towards tourism and residential development.
Alternative Title
Sanford Collection
Subject
Sanford (Fla.)
Contributor
<a href="http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/leisure-services/parks-recreation/museum-of-seminole-county-history/" target="_blank">Museum of Seminole County History</a>
<a href="https://www.thehistorycenter.org/" target="_blank">Orange County Regional History Center</a>
<a href="http://sanfordhistory.tripod.com/" target="_blank">Sanford Historical Society, Inc.</a>
<a href="http://www.sanfordfl.gov/index.aspx?page=108" target="_blank">Sanford Museum</a>
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/44" target="_blank">Seminole County Collection</a>, RICHES of Central Florida.
Language
eng
Type
Collection
Coverage
Sanford, Florida
Curator
Marra, Katherine
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank">RICHES MI</a>
External Reference
Sanford Historical Society (Fla.). <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/53015288" target="_blank"><em>Sanford</em></a>. Charleston, SC: Arcadia, 2003.
"<a href="http://www.sanfordfl.gov/index.aspx?page=48" target="_blank">Sanford: A Brief History</a>." City of Sanford. http://www.sanfordfl.gov/index.aspx?page=48.
<em>The Seminole Herald</em>. <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52633016" target="_blank"><em>Sanford: Our First 125 Years</em></a>. [Sanford, FL]: The Herald, 2002.
<span>Mills, Jerry W., and F. Blair Reeves. <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/11338196" target="_blank"><em>A Chronology of the Development of the City of Sanford, Florida: With Major Emphasis on Early Growth</em></a></span><span>, 1975.</span>
Has Part
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/82" target="_blank"><em>Celery Soup: Florida’s Folk Life Play</em> Collection</a>, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/65" target="_blank">Churches of Sanford Collection</a>, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/131" target="_blank">Creative Sanford, Inc. Collection</a>, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/41" target="_blank">Georgetown Collection</a>, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/78" target="_blank">Marie J. Francis Collection</a>, Georgetown Collection, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/101" target="_blank">Sanford Avenue Collection</a>, Georgetown Collection, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/79" target="_blank">Goldsboro Collection</a>, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/116" target="_blank">Henry L. DeForest Collection</a>, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/12" target="_blank">Hotel Forrest Lake Collection</a>, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/14" target="_blank">Ice Houses of Sanford Collection</a>, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/42" target="_blank">Milane Theatre Collection</a>, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/13" target="_blank">Naval Air Station Sanford Collection</a>, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/15" target="_blank">Sanford Baseball Collection</a>, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/61" target="_blank">Sanford Cigar Collection</a>, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/10" target="_blank">Sanford Riverfront Collection</a>, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/11" target="_blank">Sanford State Farmers' Market Collection</a>, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
Still Image
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Original Format
1 color digital image
Dublin Core
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Title
First National Bank No. 2
Alternative Title
First National Bank No. 2
Subject
Banks and banking--Florida
Buildings--Florida
Sanford (Fla.)
Description
Former First National Bank No. 2 , located at 101 East First Street in Sanford, Florida. Also known as Sanford's first skyscraper, the building was designed by Mowbray & Uffinger of New York. Construction began in 1922 using steel, limestone, brick, and tile. A major reason why masonry and steel was used in the construction of the building was in response to a fire that occurred in Sanford in 1887. Originating from a bakery in downtown, many of the surrounding buildings were destroyed because they were constructed out of wood. After the fire, commercial buildings were constructed either with bricks or masonry. The First National Bank remained in the building until 1929. The building has served as a home for several banks since 1938.
Creator
Smith, Austin
Publisher
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a>
Date Created
2010-12-19
Format
image/jpeg
Extent
216 KB
1.91 MB
Language
eng
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Sanford, Florida
Spatial Coverage
28.81164, -81.267736
Temporal Coverage
1922-01-01/2010-12-19
Accrual Method
Item Creation
Rights Holder
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a>
Contributing Project
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/buildingblocks.php" target="_blank">Building Blocks</a>
Curator
Smith, Austin
Vickers, Savannah
Digital Collection
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank">RICHES MI</a>
Source Repository
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a>
External Reference
Robison, Jim. "<a href="http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1990-07-26/news/9007260395_1_sanford-first-national-bank-brick-building" target="_blank">1887 Fire Changed Sanford</a>." <em>The Orlando Sentinel</em>, July 26, 1990. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1990-07-26/news/9007260395_1_sanford-first-national-bank-brick-building.
Sanford Historic Preservation Board. "<a href="http://sanfordhistory.tripod.com/Links/wtour.pdf" target="_blank">The Sanford Historic Preservation Board Presents The Sanford Historic Downtown Walking Tour</a>." City of Sanford, Florida. 2009. http://sanfordhistory.tripod.com/Links/wtour.pdf.
Source
Original color digital images by Austin Smith, December 19, 2010.
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/14" target="_blank">Sanford Collection</a>, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
Medium
2 color digital images
Mediator
History Teacher
Economics Teacher
Geography Teacher
Provenance
Originally created by Austin Smith and owned by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a>.
1st Street
banks
Doric
Elton J. Moughton
Elton James Moughton
fireproof
First National Bank
First National Bank No. 2
First Street
Fuller, George A.
George A. Fuller Company
limestone
Mobray & Uffinger
Park Avenue
skyscrapers
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Title
RICHES Podcast Documentaries Collection
Alternative Title
RICHES Podcast Collection
Subject
Podcasts
Documentaries
Description
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.
Contributor
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/podcastsblog.php" target="_blank">RICHES Podcast Documentaries</a>
Cassanello, Robert
Language
eng
Type
Collection
Coverage
Altoona, Florida
Apopka, Florida
Astor, Florida
Barberville, Florida
Brevard County, Florida
Bushnell, Florida
Clermont, Florida
Cocoa, Florida
Cocoa Beach, Florida
College Park, Orlando, Florida
Coral Gables, Florida
Daytona Beach, Florida
DeLand, Florida
Disston City, Florida
Eatonville, Florida
Eau Gallie, Melbourne, Florida
Fort King, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Geneva, Florida
Goldenrod, Florida
Groveland, Florida
Hannibal Square, Winter Park, Florida
Holly Hill, Florida
Hontoon Island, DeLand, Florida
Indian River, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Key Biscayne, Florida
Key West, Florida
Kissimmee, Florida
Lake Apopka, Florida
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Lake County, Florida
Lake Mary, Florida
Marion County, Florida
Merritt Island, Florida
Mims, Florida
Mount Dora, Florida
Newnans Lake, Gainesville, Florida
New Smyrna, Florida
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Ocala, Florida
Ocklawaha River, Florida
Ocoee, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Ormond Beach, Florida
Osceola County, Florida
Oviedo, Florida
Parramore, Orlando, Florida
Reedy Creek, Florida
Sanford, Florida
Silver Springs, Florida
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Cloud, Florida
St. Johns River, Florida
St. Petersburg, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Titusville, Florida
Vero Beach, Florida
Weirsdale, Florida
Winter Garden, Florida
Winter Park, Florida
Ybor City, Tampa, Florida
Contributing Project
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/podcastsblog.php" target="_blank">RICHES Podcast Documentaries</a>
Curator
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank">RICHES MI</a>
Source Repository
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/podcastsblog.php" target="_blank">RICHES Podcast Documentaries</a>
External Reference
<span>"</span><a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/podcastsblog.php" target="_blank">RICHES Podcast Documentaries</a><span>." RICHES of Central Florida. http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/podcastsblog.php.</span>
Has Part
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/137" target="_blank">A History of Central Florida Collection</a>, RICHES Podcast Documentaries Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/" target="_blank">RICHES</a>.
Rights Holder
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES<br /></a>
Moving Image
A series of visual representations that, when shown in succession, impart an impression of motion.
Original Format
1 video podcast
Duration
12 minutes and 58 seconds
Bit Rate/Frequency
100 kbps
Producer
Cassanello, Robert
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Title
RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 33: The Florida Sinkhole Institute
Alternative Title
Florida Sinkhole Institute Podcast
Subject
Podcasts
Documentaries
Winter Park (Fla.)--History
Sinkholes--Florida
Description
Episode 33 of RICHES Podcast Documentaries: Launch Consoles: A Forgotten History. 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. <br /><br />Episode 33 explores how the Central Florida landscape is littered with the results of sinkhole activity, how sinkholes are caused, and the inception and eventual cancellation of the Florida Sinkhole Institute. This podcast features an interview with Dr. Frank Kujawa.
Abstract
In 1981, the international media descended upon Winter Park, Florida to report on a residents claim that a tree in her yard suddenly vanished. Within three days, a hole had opened in the ground over 17 feet deep and 350 feet wide. In this podcast, Dr. Frank Kujawa explains how the Central Florida landscape is littered with the results of sinkhole activity. He also talks about how sinkholes are caused. The Florida Sinkhole Institute was profoundly affected by the Winter Park event and Dr. Kujawa describes its inception and eventual cancellation as a program at the university.
Type
Video
Source
Original 12-minute and 58-second podcast, July 2, 2012: "RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 33: The Florida Sinkhole Institute." <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/podcastsblog.php" target="_blank">RICHES Podcast Documentaries</a>, Orlando, Florida.
Requires
Multimedia software, such as <a href="http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/" target="_blank"> Adobe Flash Player</a>.
Application software, such as <a href="http://java.com/en/download/index.jsp" target="_blank"> Java</a>.
Is Part Of
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/podcastsblog.php" target="_blank">RICHES Podcast Documentaries</a>, Orlando, Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/70" target="_blank">RICHES Podcast Documentaries Collection</a>, RICHES of Central Florida.
Coverage
Winter Park, Florida
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
Publisher
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES</a>
Contributor
Kujawa, Frank
Date Created
ca. 2012-07-02
Format
video/mp4
Extent
62.1 MB
Medium
12-minute and fifty-eight-second podcast
Language
eng
Mediator
History Teacher
Geography Teacher
Science Teacher
Provenance
Originally published by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES</a>.
Rights Holder
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES</a>
Accrual Method
Item Creation
Contributing Project
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/podcastsblog.php" target="_blank">RICHES Podcast Documentaries</a>
Curator
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank">RICHES MI</a>
Source Repository
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES</a>
External Reference
"<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/items/show/2486" target="_blank">RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 33: The Florida Sinkhole Institute</a>." RICHES of Central Florida. https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/items/show/2486.
"<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/items/show/2459" target="_blank">RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 7: The Winter Park Sinkhole Part 1: Eyewitness Reactions to a Disaster</a>." RICHES of Central Florida. https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/items/show/2459.
"<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/items/show/2460" target="_blank">RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 8: The Winter Park Sinkhole Part 2: The Effects and Aftermath</a>." RICHES of Central Florida. https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/items/show/2460.
"<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/items/show/2486" target="_blank">RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 33: The Florida Sinkhole Institute</a>." RICHES of Central Florida. https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/items/show/2486.
Grove, Jim. "<a href="http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1996-11-15/features/9611080408_1_sinkhole-winter-park-rose-williams" target="_blank">In 1981, World Was Riveted By The Saga Of The Sinkhole</a>." <em>The Orlando Sentinel</em>, June 13, 2013. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1996-11-15/features/9611080408_1_sinkhole-winter-park-rose-williams.
Jammal & Associates. <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9089087" target="_blank"><em>The Winter Park Sinkhole: A Report to the City of Winter Park</em></a>. Winter Park, Fla: Jammal & Assoc, 1982.
Kindinger, Jack L., and James G. Flocks. <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/44796974" target="_blank"><em>Geologic Controls on the Formation of Florida Sinkhole Lakes</em></a>. St. Petersburg, Fla: U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, 2000.
"<a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/os-fla360-pictures-winter-park-sinkhole-20121113,0,5366877.photogallery">Pictures: Winter Park Sinkhole</a>."& <em>The Chicago Tribune</em>. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/os-fla360-pictures-winter-park-sinkhole-20121113,0,5366877.photogallery.
Click to View (Movie, Podcast, or Website)
<a href="http://youtu.be/-lLnipaMvjI" target="_blank">RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 33: The Florida Sinkhole Institute</a>
Date Copyrighted
2012-07-02
Date Issued
2012-07-02
artesian level
Denning Drive
documentary
environment
environmentalism
erosion
erosion pipe
Fairbanks Avenue
Florida Sinkhole Research Institute
hawthorn
Kujawa, Frank
Lake Rose
limestone
Owens, Mae Rose
podcast
RICHES Podcast Documentaries
Robert Cassanello
sand
sinkhole
solution pipe
water table
Williams, Mae Rose Owens
Winter Park
Winter Park Sinkhole
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Title
Art Legends of Orange County Collection
Alternative Title
Art Legends Collection
Subject
Art--Southern States
Artists--Florida
Contributor
<a href="http://www.polasek.org/" target="_blank">Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens</a>
<a href="http://www.orangecountyfl.net/" target="_blank">Orange County Commission Chambers</a>
<a href="http://www.cityoforlando.net/arts/" target="_blank">City of Orlando Gallery</a>
<a href="http://www.orlandoslice.com/group/cityartsfactory" target="_blank">CityArts Factory</a>
<a href="http://artandhistory.org/" target="_blank">Art & History Museums - Maitland</a>
<a href="http://www.rollins.edu/cornell-fine-arts-museum/" target="_blank">Cornell Fine Arts Museum</a>
<a href="http://www.crealde.org/" target="_blank">Crealdé School of Art</a>
<a href="https://thehistorycenter.org/" target="_blank">Orange County Regional History Center</a>
<a href="http://www.omart.org/" target="_blank">Orlando Museum of Art</a>
<a href="http://gallery.cah.ucf.edu/">University of Central Florida Art Gallery</a>
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a>.
Language
eng
Type
Collection
Coverage
Eldora, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Lake Wales, Florida
Maitland, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Sanford, Florida
Winter Park, Florida
Contributing Project
<a href="http://www.artlegendsoc.org/" target="_blank">Art Legends of Orange County</a>
Curator
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank">RICHES MI</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://www.artlegendsoc.org/" target="_blank">Art Legends of Orange County</a>." Art Legends of Orange County. http://www.artlegendsoc.org/.
Description
<p>Although visual art had been explored in Central Florida, Orange County’s visual arts community truly came alive during the years of 1932-1982, thanks to the vision of 20 distinguished artists and arts leaders. Their influence not only helped build a solid foundation for the local art community but some of Orange County’s local Art Legends significantly influenced modern American Art.<br /><br />To recognize the leadership and celebrate the accomplishments of these arts visionaries, arts administrators from 11 Orange County museums and galleries joined forces and shared collections to create the <em>Art Legends of Orange County</em> initiative.<br /><br />This community-wide collaboration runs throughout the 2015-2016 arts season and includes more than 15 exhibitions and events. <em>Art Legends of Orange County</em> celebrates 20 distinguished artists and patrons who helped build Orange County’s vibrant cultural landscape.</p>
<p><br /><em>Art Legends of Orange County</em> full exhibition schedule and link to virtual exhibition available at <a href="http://www.ArtLegendsOC.org" target="_blank">www.ArtLegendsOC.org</a>.</p>
<p>Visit RICHES™ of Central Florida at <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/exhibits/show/artlegends">https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/exhibits/show/artlegends</a> for virtual exhibition.</p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
1 color photograph
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Title
Man Carving His Own Destiny by Albin Polasek
Alternative Title
Man Carving His Own Destiny by Albin Polasek
Subject
Polasek, Albin, 1879-1965
Art--Southern States
Artists--Florida
Sculptors--United States
Sculpture--United States
Description
<em>Man Carving His Own Destiny</em>, a sculpture chiseled from limestone by Albin Polasek in 1961. Polasek sculpted his first version of <em>Man Carving His Own Destiny </em>while studying under Charles Grafly at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1907. Reminisicent of Michaelangelo's <em>Slaves</em>, the sculpture depicts a man chiseling himself out of stone. Polasek has sculpted 53 different variations of <em>Man Carving His Own Destiny</em> throughout his lifetime. His various recreations depict differences in arm positions, the look of the hair, and how much of the man's body is emerged from the rock.<br /><br />Polasek was born in 1879 in Frenštát pod Radhoštěm, Moravia (now part of the Czech Republic). He apprenticed as a woodcarver in Vienna, Austria, and immigrated to the United States in 1901. After working in the Midwest for nearly four years, Polasek finally began his formal training at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1910, Polasek won the Prix de Rome competition, spending three years at the American Academy of Art in Rome, Italy. Once he completed his studies in Rome, Polasek moved to New York City, New York, and set up a studio there. In 1916, the Art Institute of Chicago invited him to head its sculpture department, where he remained for nearly 30 years.<br /><br />In 1949, Polasek retired to Winter Park, Florida, building a home on Lake Osceola. In spite of suffering a stroke in 1950 that left him confined to a wheelchair and his left side paralyzed, Polasek continued to paint, draw, sculpt clay, and carve wood, creating a total of 18 major works before his death in 1965. In 1961, Polasek established the Polasek Foundation, designating his personal galleries, chapel, and gardens as a museum. Each year, thousands of local and international guests come to Winter Park to visit Polasek’s historic home and studio at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens. Polasek’s works can be found in Europe, all over the United States, and locally in Winter Park and Orlando.
Type
Still Image
Source
Original sculpture: Polasek, Albin. <em>Man Carving His Own Destiny</em>: <a href="http://www.polasek.org/" target="_blank">Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens</a>, Winter Park, Florida.
Is Part Of
<a href="http://www.polasek.org/" target="_blank">Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens</a>, Winter Park, Florida.
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/155" target="_blank">Art Legends of Orange County Collection</a>, RICHES of Central Florida.
Is Format Of
Digital reproduction of original sculpture: Polasek, Albin. <em>Man Carving His Own Destiny</em>.
Coverage
Winter Park, Florida
Date Created
ca. 1879-1965
Format
image/jpg
Extent
364 KB
Medium
1 sculpture
Mediator
History Teacher
Humanities Teacher
Visual Arts Teacher
Provenance
Originally created by Albin Polasek.
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by Albin Polasek and is provided here by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a> for educational purposes only.
Accrual Method
Donation
Contributing Project
<a href="http://www.artlegendsoc.org/" target="_blank">Art Legends of Orange County</a>
Curator
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank">RICHES MI</a>
Source Repository
<a href="http://www.polasek.org/" target="_blank">Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://www.polasek.org/about/albin-polasek-biography/" target="_blank">ALBIN POLASEK BIOGRAPHY</a>." Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens. http://www.polasek.org/about/albin-polasek-biography/.
Polasek, Emily M. K., and Albin Polasek. <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2724030" target="_blank"><em>Albin Polasek: Man Carving His Own Destiny</em></a>. 1970.
Sherwood, Ruth. <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1240669" target="_blank"><em>Carving His Own Destiny: The Story of Albin Polášek</em></a>. Chicago: R.F. Seymour, 1954.
Albin Polasek
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