Remembering Orlando: Tales from Elvis to Disney

by Joy Wallace Dickinson

Orlando writer Joy Wallace Dickinson gives readers a peek at a variety of little-known city stories. From the visits of Elvis Presley and Jack Kerouac to the famous dedication of the Lake Eola fountain to the wild speculation of a "mystery" company's plans for the city, Dickinson offers a nostalgic look at the twentieth-century history of "the City Beautiful."

Paperback

First published October 1, 2006

Reviews

[Hiller · Rating 4 out of 5]

An entertaining and informational read, mostly covering Orlando in the 1950s-60s. Well before my time in the city but there was enough talk of Beefy King, Tinker Field, and other familiar locales to warrant a 4-star rating.

[Mr. Wright · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh

[Lee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh