Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, Inc.

Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, Inc. Storied Past. Vibrant Future. The Florida Trust protects Florida's extraordinary history and heritage.

💫2026 11 TO SAVE SPOTLIGHT💫Lubbe House - Orlando, Orange County - Built 1930Built in 1930, the Lubbe House is a rare su...
09/28/2026

💫2026 11 TO SAVE SPOTLIGHT💫

Lubbe House - Orlando, Orange County - Built 1930

Built in 1930, the Lubbe House is a rare surviving example of Mediterranean Revival, or Moorish-style, residential architecture in downtown Orlando. Located within Lake Eola Park, the house retains much of its original exterior character, including historic windows, doors, and ornamentation. Although some decorative entry details have been removed, photographs documenting the original carved features survive. The Lubbe House is especially significant as the last remaining residence originally constructed along the shores of Lake Eola.

The house is now threatened by redevelopment pressures surrounding Lake Eola Park. After years of debate over a proposed high-rise development, the City of Orlando acquired nearby properties through a partnership with the Orlando Land Trust to expand parkland. Adjacent buildings are slated for demolition, leaving the future of the Lubbe House uncertain. Preservation advocates fear the loss of the structure would erase the final residential link to Lake Eola’s historic waterfront development.

Dear Friends of the Florida Trust,Florida's love affair with the Mediterranean runs deep—from the Spanish Colonial walls...
09/23/2026

Dear Friends of the Florida Trust,

Florida's love affair with the Mediterranean runs deep—from the Spanish Colonial walls of St. Augustine to the Mediterranean Revival villas of Coral Gables and Palm Beach. Now we invite you to travel to the source.

Join us September 17–26, 2027, for a ten-day Cultural Odyssey through Sicily—an island where Greek temples, Norman cathedrals, and Baroque palaces share the same skyline. Sicily is a living archive of preservation, adaptation, and cultural endurance, and there's no better classroom for the work we do back home in Florida.

Learn more at our Lunch & Learn on Oct. 22nd https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Bj31LRAAQYCcwzXwHkLm8g or read more https://ow.ly/fwzT50ZHNqO

Last Call for our Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, September 22nd! Ever wondered what stories your building could tell?Who live...
09/21/2026

Last Call for our Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, September 22nd!

Ever wondered what stories your building could tell?

Who lived there before you? What business occupied the space decades ago? When was the building actually constructed?

Join us for our September Lunch & Learn and learn practical tools for uncovering the history of older buildings. We’ll explore Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, Polk City Directories, historic aerial imagery, oral histories and local archives to help piece together a building’s story.

Whether you own an old house, work in a historic building or simply love local history, you’ll leave with a roadmap for starting your own building-history investigation.

Register Now https://ow.ly/tXYe50ZHNnY

We only have a few spots left! Join the Florida Trust for our Holiday Heritage Tour of New Orleans, where historic archi...
09/18/2026

We only have a few spots left! Join the Florida Trust for our Holiday Heritage Tour of New Orleans, where historic architecture, vibrant traditions and unforgettable music come together.

One of our special guests will be Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes — musician, former NFL player, park ranger and Big Chief — who will bring the spirit of New Orleans to life with a special performance. 🎶

Come celebrate the season, explore the city’s rich cultural heritage and experience New Orleans like never before.

✨ Reserve your spot and join us for this unforgettable holiday journey!

🔗 Details & itinerary: projectporamor.com/nola-floridatrust-itinerary

There are so many ways to make a difference for Florida's historic places! 🏛️Whether you have time, talent, or a passion...
09/16/2026

There are so many ways to make a difference for Florida's historic places! 🏛️

Whether you have time, talent, or a passion for preservation, there's a place for you.
☀️Become a member
☀️Join our mailing list
☀️Become a monthly donor
☀️Attend a Lunch & Learn
☀️Submit an 11 to Save nomination
☀️Follow us on social media

Together, we can preserve Florida's history for generations to come. Find your way to get involved today https://floridatrust.org/join/

Your support helps protect Florida’s historic places, strengthen communities and ensure our shared heritage lives on for...
09/16/2026

Your support helps protect Florida’s historic places, strengthen communities and ensure our shared heritage lives on for generations to come.

Make a lasting impact by becoming a monthly donor or make a one-time gift to support preservation efforts across the state.

Every gift makes a difference. Help preserve Florida’s history today!

Donate Today: https://floridatrust.org/donate/

💫2026 11 TO SAVE SPOTLIGHT💫Pasadena Community Church - St. Petersburg, Pinellas County - Built 1961The Pasadena Communit...
09/14/2026

💫2026 11 TO SAVE SPOTLIGHT💫

Pasadena Community Church - St. Petersburg, Pinellas County - Built 1961

The Pasadena Community Church sanctuary represented the crowning achievement of the Rev. Dr. J. Wallace’s ministry when it was completed in the 1960s. This mid-century modern, 2,000-seat sanctuary features a dramatic folded-plate roof and floor-to-ceiling glass walls that create a luminous, garden-like worship space. Embracing the congregation’s historic tradition of both indoor and outdoor worship, the sanctuary stands as a defining landmark in St. Petersburg.

The sanctuary embodies the postwar era’s optimism and spirit of innovation in structure, materials, and spatial design. Constructed during St. Petersburg’s westward suburban expansion, it reflects the evolution of religious architecture in response to technological advancements while also honoring the congregation’s origins as a “drive-in” church.

In February 2026, Pasadena Community Church members approved a resolution proposed by the church’s Discernment Committee to demolish and replace the sanctuary with a new worship center. The committee concluded that the cost of renovating and preserving the building would exceed that of constructing a new facility. The sanctuary has remained unused since sustaining damage during Hurricane Milton.

Have you ever wondered how old your house is, who lived there before you, or what business occupied your building decade...
09/09/2026

Have you ever wondered how old your house is, who lived there before you, or what business occupied your building decades ago? This webinar will introduce you to practical research tools that can help uncover the stories behind older buildings.

Learn how to use Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, Polk City Directories, historic aerial imagery, oral histories, and local archives and repositories to piece together a building's history. We'll explore how to estimate when a building was constructed, trace changes to the property over time, discover former residents and businesses, and identify resources in your own community.

Whether you own an old house, operate a business in a historic building, or are simply curious about the places around you, you'll leave with a roadmap for starting your own building-history investigation.

Register Now https://ow.ly/OojO50ZHNil

Happy Labor Day! Our office is closed today.
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Our office is closed today.

Join us for our upcoming September, October and November Lunch & Learns. We hope to see you there!📅 SeptemberRegister fo...
09/04/2026

Join us for our upcoming September, October and November Lunch & Learns. We hope to see you there!

📅 September
Register for September https://ow.ly/uEi350ZHNfr

📅 October
Register for October https://ow.ly/gYPS50ZHNfx

📅 November
Register for November https://ow.ly/HqQp50ZHNfq

Can’t make it live? No problem! Sign up to attend live or receive the recording afterwar

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