Download e-book for kindle: Brief History of Mount Dora, Florida, A by Gary McKechnie,Nancy Howell

By Gary McKechnie,Nancy Howell

Mount Dora is understood for its southern appeal and New England glance, but its background is simply as enticing. The �Festival urban� all started with the arriving of pioneer households corresponding to the Drawdys, Simpsons and Tremains. within the Eighteen Eighties, it turned a well-liked vacation spot for Chautauqua occasions, while viewers accumulated beside Lake Gertrude and Lake Dora for academic and cultural enrichment. within the 20th century, Mount Dora weathered financial setbacks and racial clash earlier than turning into a leading urban of the humanities. at the present time, this pretty lakefront neighborhood welcomes millions of tourists to its various fairs, occasions and lively buying village. subscribe to authors Gary McKechnie and Nancy Howell as they rejoice the exciting historical past in their town.

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