Category: History

Day 142 – Steamboats

by Claudia | Feb 6, 2014 | 365 Pictures, History | 0

I am loving all the historical markers throughout Sanford and am always excited to “discover” a new one and learn about the rich history of our city. Definitely a case of selective awareness as I am sure these...

Day 132 – Hotel Forrest Lake

by Claudia | Jan 27, 2014 | 365 Pictures, Buildings, History | 0

Have you ever driven by this building right on West Seminole Boulevard and wondered what exactly it is? Well, today I can tell you what exactly it was… “Known by local residents as the “Mayfair”, this...

Day 71 – Old Sanford Hospital

by Claudia | Nov 27, 2013 | 365 Pictures, Downtown, History, Random | 1

Today I learned a good deal about early hospitals in Sanford – all while paying property taxes… I had to drop off a check for a customer at the Seminole County Services building on 1101 East First Street (just past...

Day 28 – Sanford Established 1877

by Claudia | Oct 15, 2013 | 365 Pictures, History | 1

Sanford was established in 1877 which makes our beautiful city 136 years old. That makes it as old as the Washington Post or the Wimbledon tennis championship. Thomas Edison was also quite busy this year. More historic...

Day 13 – Historic Waterfront Gateway Sanford

by Claudia | Sep 30, 2013 | 365 Pictures, History | 0

Today’s picture brings with it a little history lesson courtesy of Wikipedia. With Celebrate Sanford’s Historic Goldsboro Extravaganza coming up on Friday October 11th, 2013, I think it is time we all got prepared a...