Central Florida Signs

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.

Dairy Queen - 2015 Sanford, FL

This is the same Dairy Queen I took an image of back in 1992. Things have changed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pat's Auto - 1992 Sanford, FL

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

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.

Florida Power Welcome - 1992 Sanford, FL

This is actually a high contrast picture of a pen and ink I did years ago off the print of the sign that was at the entrance to the Sanford Power Plant. When I find the actual photo of the sign I will place it in the collection.

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.

HOLLER CHEVORLET - Wintrer Park, FL

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

HOLLER - Winter Park, FL

This is another sign that was on the dealership property in Winter Park, FL. 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.

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.

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..

Barn at Night - Sanford, FL

Ice Cold Auto Air - Orlando, FL

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

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.

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.

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.

Hollieanna Grapefruit - Maitland, FL

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

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.

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.

Harvey's Groves - Rockledge, FL

Traveling the back roads of FL. Keith and I have come across many of the old Citrus Grove fruit stands. The Harvey's Grove was opened by Ray and Blanch Harvey as a small roadside fruit stand in 1926. In 1938 the nephew George and Jannetta Harvey joined the family business. In the 1960s George and Jannetta took over Harvey's Groves when Ray retired. George help found the Florida Gift Fruit Shippers Ass. Vist their website: www.harveysgrove.com

Harvey's Grove Wall Sign - Rockledge, FL

Traveling the back roads of FL. Keith and I have come across many of the old Citrus Grove fruit stands. The Harvey's Grove was opened by Ray and Blanch Harvey as a small roadside fruit stand in 1926. In 1938 the nephew George and Jannetta Harvey joined the family business. In the 1960s George and Jannetta took over Harvey's Groves when Ray retired. George help found the Florida Gift Fruit Shippers Ass. Vist their website: www.harveysgrove.com

Harvey's Groves Wall Sign 02 - Rockledge, FL

Traveling the back roads of FL. Keith and I have come across many of the old Citrus Grove fruit stands. The Harvey's Grove was opened by Ray and Blanch Harvey as a small roadside fruit stand in 1926. In 1938 the nephew George and Jannetta Harvey joined the family business. In the 1960s George and Jannetta took over Harvey's Groves when Ray retired. George help found the Florida Gift Fruit Shippers Ass. Vist their website: www.harveysgrove.com

May Grove Fruit Stand - Titusville, FL

The May Groves Fruit stand looks like it is going out of business. They are part of Florida's disappearing past.

May Grove Fruit Stand 02 - Titusville, FL

The May Groves Fruit stand looks like it is going out of business. They are part of Florida's disappearing past.

Holly Hill - Haines City, FL

Traveling the back roads of FL. Keith and I have come across many of the old Citrus Grove fruit stands.

HOGAN & SONS - Vero Beach, FL

Traveling the back roads of FL. Keith and I have come across many of the old Citrus Grove fruit stands and shippers. This image is part of a series taken along Florida US 1.

Hogan and Sons 02 - Vero Beach, FL

Traveling the back roads of FL. Keith and I have come across many of the old Citrus Grove fruit stands and shippers. This image is part of a series taken along Florida US 1.

Scragg Groves 02 - Oak Hill, FL

Traveling the back roads of FL. Keith and I have come across many of the old Citrus Grove fruit stands and shippers. This image is part of a series taken along Florida US 1.

Scragg Groves - Oak Hill, FL

Traveling the back roads of FL. Keith and I have come across many of the old Citrus Grove fruit stands. This image is part of a series taken along Florida US 1.

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.

Psychic Extraordinare - Winter Garden, FL

While traveling around Florida I just have to stop and take an image of old signs that will no longer be with us and are part of history.

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.

Junior's Dinner Bar - Orlandeo, FL

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

Junior's Dinner Pay - 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.

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.

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.