Maitland - Hardcover

Poole, Leslie Kemp; Maitland Historical Society

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1531643302 ISBN 13: 9781531643300

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2009

Synopsis

Maitland, known by members of the Seminole tribe as Fumecheliga (the muskmelon place), has a history as diverse and beautiful as its tranquil lake-studded Florida landscape. Named for a soldier who never saw it, the city got its start as an army fort in the Second Seminole War. Later its temperate climate and rich soil drew settlers who put their dreams, sweat, and savings into the soil, growing vegetable crops, raising cattle, and planting extensive citrus groves. Others soon followed, including a number of wealthy winter residents who sought refuge from northern winters and better health in the warmer climate. Together they built a city that served as a center of commerce, learning, and art for the area. Today much of the citrus industry is gone, replaced with subdivisions, thriving office centers, and a cultural corridor, but Maitland remains a place where people move to make better lives. The muskmelons may be gone, but the cypress tree-lined lakes and historic homes serve as reminders of the city's rich history upon which its current success was built.

About this title

About the Author:

Author Leslie Kemp Poole is an adjunct professor at Rollins College in Winter Park and a Ph.D. student in American history at the University of Florida. Working with the Maitland Historical Society, she combined images from the society’s archives and the extensive talents of its members to produce this visual history of a community whose history reflects the larger story of this fascinating state.

Review:

Title: Culture worthy of your calendar

Author: Josh Garrick

Publisher: Winter Park/Maitland Observer

Date: 9/3/09
I don't think we can ever know too much about the area where we live and raise our families, so it is a special pleasure to look through the pictures of a new book created by the Maitland Historical Society with local writer Leslie Kemp Poole. The newly released picture book gives us a tour of Maitland's history through hundreds of photos and drawings from the Society's archives.
Maitland, known as Fumecheliga by the native Seminoles, drew settlers who raised cattle and planted "Florida gold" (citrus groves) in the rich soil and warm climate. Today the citrus industry is replaced with subdivisions, office centers and a cultural corridor, but the lakes and historic homes serve as reminders of Maitland's rich history.
Written for the Images of America Series, which celebrates the history of towns and cities across the country, the book begins with the 1884 Waterhouse residence, which ― thanks to the Historical Society ― has been lovingly restored and furnished for us to visit today. It's fascinating to see the faces and learn about the personalities of those folks who lived here long before us and created the Maitland we know.
The book is available for purchase at the Waterhouse Residence Museum at Lake Lily Park, the Historical Museum on Packwood Avenue, and in local stores. You can even have your book signed when Leslie Poole offers a lecture and book signing on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at The Cottage at Lake Lily. To RSVP for the lecture, or for more information, call 407-644-2451.

Title: Maitland's New Photographic History Book

Author: Josh Garrick

Publisher: Wandering Educators

Date: 8/28/09
I don’t think we can ever know too much about the area where we live and raise our families, so it is a special pleasure to look through the pictures of a new book created by the Maitland Historical Society with local writer Leslie Kemp Poole. The newly released picture book gives us a tour of Maitland’s history through hundreds of photos and drawings from the Society’s archives.

Maitland, known as Fumecheliga by the native Seminoles, drew settlers who raised cattle and planted “Florida gold” (citrus groves) in the rich soil and warm climate. Today the citrus industry is replaced with subdivisions, office centers, and a cultural corridor, but the lakes and historic homes serve as reminders of Maitland’s rich history.
Written for the Images of America Series, which celebrates the history of towns and cities across the country, the book begins with the 1884 Waterhouse residence, which – thanks to the Historical Society – has been lovingly restored and furnished for us to visit today. It’s fascinating to see the faces and learn about the personalities of those folks who lived here long before us and created the Maitland we know.
The book is available for purchase at the Waterhouse Residence Museum at Lake Lily Park, the Historical Museum on Packwood Avenue, and in local stores. You can even have your book signed when Leslie Poole offers a lecture and book signing on September 9th at The Cottage at Lake Lily. To rsvp for the lecture, or for more information, call 407-644-2451.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1531643302
• ISBN 13: 9781531643300
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 130