Step into the Past and Explore the History of the City Beautiful

Last updated on April 21, 2020

Did you know that Orlando was discovered in the mid-1800s? Step into the past and explore the history of the City Beautiful. Discover Downtown, our recently renovated information center, proudly offers books by local authors and publishers. We’ve complied a list of historic books options, so you can support these local authors and learn all about the history of Orlando.  

Step into the past and explore the history of the City Beautiful 

Lost In Orlando, by Stephanie Gaub and Tana Mosier Porter
From its beginning, people arrived in Orlando to prosper and build. Those men and their buildings are gone, but the history of the city is richer because of their presence. Learn Orlando’s story traced through the continuing cycle of constructing, demolishing, and rebuilding anew.

Orlando and Orange County, by Wynette Edwards
First discovered by the American tourist in the mid-1800s, Orlando and the surrounding towns soon began to feel the impact of the newcomers, their wealth, ideas, and lifestyles. Orlando and Orange County pays tribute, to the indomitable spirit of the men and women who made the region home.  

Orlando Florida, by James Clark
Explore the history of one of the world’s most popular destinations. With all of that excitement, it’s easy to overlook the city’s interesting past. Join author and historian James C. Clark as he reveals the remarkable history of one of the world’s most popular destinations.