Central Florida Signs

Entenmann's Outlet - Altamonte Spgs, FL

The old Entenmann"s Bakery Outlet is still on the corner 436 and 17/92 in Altamonte Springs. A new exchange is planned to go in so I am not sure how much longer it will be there.

BIG BASS HOLE - 1992 Sanford, FL

The Bass Hole was a fixture on the shores of Lake Monroe in Sanford,FL. It is no longer there.

Dairy Queen - 1992 Sanford, FL

I photographed this sign in 1992 in Sanford Florida. The DQ is still there but no longer with this sign.

MOVIELAND - 1992 Sanford, FL

MovieLand was located on 17/92 on the way into Sanford, Florida. The picture was taken in 1992. I remember going there as a child. It is no longer there.

HOLLER CHEVORLET - Wintrer Park, FL

Holler Chevorlet was a fixture in the Winter Park area. This sign no longer exist.

SAVE DOLLARS at Hollers - Winter Park, FL

The Save Dollars at Hollers was an Icon at the dealership. This sign no longer exist.

Maitland Steak and Ale - Maitland, FL

This was the first Steak and Ale in the Orlando area. It was located on 17/92 across from Lake Lilly in Maitland, FL. It became SoNappa Grill and is now undergoing another renovation.

El Rancho Motel - Maitland, FL

The El Rancho Hotel was located on 17/92 in Maitland, FL. I was able to take the photo of the sign but the hotel already was taken down. A Publix supermarket is at this location now.

China Jade - Maitland, FL

China Jade was a long time favorite restaurant in the Maitland, FL area on 17/92. Before being China Jade it was the Purple Porpoise and before that the House of Beef. A Publix supermarket is at this location now.

HOLLER - Winter Park, FL

This is another sign that was on the dealership property in Winter Park, FL. This sign no longer exist.

Hollieanna Grapefruit - Maitland, FL

The Hollieanna Groves packing house was one of 7 major citrus packing houses located in Maitland.

Hollieanna Groves - Maitland, FL

Hollieanna Groves is located on US 17/92 in Maitland, Florida. It is the only fruit packing house in the area. Glenn Lingle purchased it from the former owners around 1953.

George's Liquor - Sanford, FL

George's #1 Liquor is in Sanford,FL on US 17/92.

Hollieanna Groves - Maitland, FL

Holliennna Groves was originally founded by grove owners Hollie and Anna Oakley in the 1920s or 30s.. Thus the name Hollieanna Groves.

BIG BASS - 1992 Sanford, FL

Tha BIG BASS was located just of the exit ramp of I-4 entering Sanford, FL. . It is no longer there.

Night Hollieanna Sign - Maitland, FL

The Current location of the packing house was in an orange grove that at one time fronted on US 17/92.

The Barn - Sanford, FL

The Barn is located on 17/92 in Sanford, FL. It is a long time favorite hang out for country western music fans..

BIG BASS 2nd Best - 1992 Sanford, FL

Tha BIG BASS was located just of the exit ramp of I-4 entering Sanford, FL. . It is no longer there.

Sorting Oranges - Maitland, FL

At one time fruit packing was big business in the Maitland area. This is the original citrus sorting and sizing machine still in operation. The town had a rail stop for citrus shipping north.

Pat's Auto - 1992 Sanford, FL

Pat's auto was located just off main street in downtown Sanford, Fl.

Ice Cold Auto Air - Orlando, FL

Ice Cold Auto Air on US 50 in Orlando, Florida.

Hollieanna Identifer - Maitland, FL

The wooden packing crates are now almost a thing of the past. This is the Hollieanna box identifier. Fruit was shipped north from Maitland to terminal markets is Philadelphia, Washington DC, Boston and New York. Buyers could easily identify the supplier they were buying produce from by the identifier.

SENARIK GLASS & PAINT - 1992 Sanford, FL

The Senkarik buliding is still standing but the wall sign has since been painted over and no longer exist.

Psychic Reading by Dianah - Winter Park, FL

I just couldn't pass up taking an evening image of the Palm Reader and Psychic readeings by Dinah.

Chez Vincent - Winter Park, FL

This Chez VinCent sign was on the side of the current restaurant located in the Hannibal Square area of Winter Park, FL. The sign is no longer visible. I took the photo when I realized what was happening one afternoon.

Junior's Diner - Orlando, FL

Junior's is located on Corrine Dr. in Orlando, FL. Great local hang out for years.

McNamara Pontiac - Orlando, FL

The McNamara Pontiac dealership is no longer there. I missed the dealership signs but managed to take the Paint and Body shop sign which still exist behind the old dealership location.

Parramor Foundry - Orlando, FL

The old Parramore foundry was founded in 1932.

Baggs Farm Fresh - Sanford, FL

The Baggs Farm Fresh has been a Sanford, FL institution for many years. I like the originality of the hand painted sign.

SkyCraft Saucer - Winter Park, FL

The SkyCraft Flying Saucer over the entrance to the store. A landmark in the area of Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park, FL.

SkyCraft Building - Winter Park, FL

SkyCraft electronic parts store is where you find anything you ever thought of. The rockets and flying saucer are an iconic fixture on Fairbanks Ave. near the I-4 intersection in Winter Park, FL.

Tom & Jerry's - Winter Park, FL

Tom and Jerry's bar has been a fixture in the Winter Park, FL area on 17/92 for years. It is the only building standing now in the area. This sign and building are no longer with us. It is now a piece of history.

Tom & Jerry's Building - Winter Park, FL

This is a daytime photo of Tom and Jerry's bar in the Winter Park, FL area. This sign and building are no longer with us. It is now a piece of history.

Kappy's - Maitland, FL

Kappy's has been in the Maitland, FL US 17/92 location serving great sandwiches for what seems like for ever.

Barn at Night - Sanford, FL

Lil 500 - Maitland, FL

The Lil 500 GoKart Rides have been in the Maitland, FL location for years. I remember taking my children for rides as they were growing up. Now my children are doing the same.

Moto Track - Maitland, FL

The owners let me take some evening photographs of the race track before the parents and children start to arrive for fun.

LiL500 FASTRAC - Maitland, FL

The Lil 500 FastTrac was added later. This trac is much faster and for the adventuresome adults.

Li'L 500 Go Kart - Maitland, FL

The racer is definitely a faster designed car.

Quaker State - Maitland, FL

I couldn't pass up a photo of the current cars being used on the Lil 500 Moto Track.

Junior's Dinner Pay - Orlando, FL

Junior's is located on Corrine Dr. in Orlando, FL. Great local hang out for years.

Baggs Fresh Produce - Sanford, FL

The Baggs Farm Fresh has been a Sanford, FL institution for many years. I like the originality of the hand painted sign.

Please Be Gentle - Sanford, FL

The Baggs Farm Fresh has been a Sanford, FL institution for many years. I like the originality of the hand painted sign.

SoNappa Grill - Maitland, FL

The old Steak and Ale became the SoNappa Grill with a remodel

So Napa Grille Night - Maitland, FL

The restaurant was very popular for a short period of time. I took this photo one evening after it had shut its doors.

Junior's Dinner Bar - Orlandeo, FL

Junior's is located on Corrine Dr. in Orlando, FL. Great local hang out for years.

Enzian - Maitland, FL

The Enzian is a long time film and food bar in the Mailtand area. It is loccated on 17-92.

Full TOP DRAWER - College Park, FL

The Top Drawer is found in the Orlando suburb of College Park, FL. I grew up in this little town and the neon lighting if the store brings us back to the past.