Orlando Remembered Display
1876-1999
Located in the entrance lobby of Clayton Life Center on the campus of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando
This three-panel display depicts the story of our congregation and the two city blocks which are now our church’s campus. Each of the three panels represents events of a time period in the first 123 years of the church’s history.
The display was made possible by The Heritage Committee, First Presbyterian Church of Orlando through generous memorial gifts. It was dedicated on November 18, 1999 by Dr. J. Howard Edington and is a part of the overall Orlando Remembered plan.
In developing this display, The Heritage Committee sought to both deepen the appreciation of children and youth for the church’s heritage and provide an enjoyable nostalgia for longtime Orlando residents and church members. For all, young and old, it serves as an awareness that
GOD’S MISSION is ongoing in the HEART OF THE CITY!
| Panel One
1876 - 1887 | Panel Two
1887 - 1995 |
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| Organization of Church
Construction of First Sanctuary on West Central 1883-1884 Destruction of Sanctuary by fire on April 22, 1887 Other sites where the congregation met before construction and after the fire | Construction of second sanctuary at the corner of Church and Main - 1888-89 Remodeling of the second sanctuary and additional rooms Acquisition of the Congregational Church building (later became the Yowell Classroom) Construction of a manse at Church and Palmetto Construction of a Bible School Building in 1926 Acquisition of additional properties in the two city blocks |
| Panel Three
1955 - 1999 |
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| Continued acquisition of additional properties in the two city blocks Construction of buildings, including:
Third Sanctuary
Yowell Hall
Lee Fellowship Hall
Reformation Chapel
Allen Hall
Clayton Life Center
Parking Garage |