Longwood Hotel, hotel on National Register of Historic Places
The Longwood Hotel is a historic building constructed in 1885 in Longwood, Florida, also known as the St. George Hotel and the Orange and Black. It displays the simple building style of small hotels from the late 1800s with clean lines and a design typical of Florida hotels from that period.
The hotel was built in 1885 when the railroad line from Sanford to Orlando brought development to the region. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, recognizing its importance in Longwood's history.
The hotel served as a gathering place for travelers and residents over many decades. Its various names over the years reflect how the building's purpose shifted and how it remained connected to the town's growth and community life.
The building is now located at 300 North Ronald Reagan Boulevard and can be visited as part of exploring Longwood's historic sites. It sits near other historic structures in the town, making it a natural stop when walking through the historic district.
The hotel went by different names and served different purposes throughout its history, including operating as a gambling house and in the 1950s as a school for baseball umpires. These shifting roles show how the building adapted to the changing needs and economy of Longwood.
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