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The Seminole Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) is a catalyst for the preservation of local cultural and historic heritage, including performing, literary, visual arts and sciences; serving to sustain, develop and advance the cultural life of Seminole County.
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GEORGETOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT IN SANFORD ADDED TO
THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES ON OCTOBER 8, 2020
We are proud to announce the Georgetown Historic District in Sanford was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 2020. The National Register is a list of historic buildings and sites in the United States that are worthy of preservation.
The Georgetown Historic District is a historically African American neighborhood comprised of residences, commercial buildings, churches, funeral homes, and a school. Early settlement of the area began in the 1880s along Sanford, Pine and Cypress Avenues. The built environment of Georgetown is an intact representation of an African American neighborhood founded during the Jim Crow era; however, a number of individual buildings have been lost over time, and new infill development has occurred, the remaining buildings convey the historic identity and continued development over the course of the 20thcentury.
The District is roughly bounded by East 2ndStreet and East 6th Street to the north, South Chapman, Locust, Bay and Mellonville Avenues on the east, Celery Avenue to the south and Sanford Avenue to the west. Several Georgetown residences and commercial district buildings were previously included in the Sanford Residential National Register District because of their architectural character; however, they are more closely associated with the history of Georgetown. St. James AME Church and the Hopper Academy are two properties in the District that are also individually listed on the National Register.
The successful designation was the result of a more than ten-year effort of neighborhood leaders, the Sanford Museum, Historic Preservation staff, and the State of Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation. The project began with a photographic survey and historical research in 2005 and concluded with this formal recognition of the historic significance of these properties.
“I highly appreciate the cooperation, support and technical assistance provided on this matter to bring the community of Georgetown to a national level of recognition at this time. I look forward to the collaboration with interested stakeholders, volunteers, residents, family/friends and new neighbors. My passion is deeply embedded in making sure that the legacy of Georgetown be preserved appropriately and be sustained to keep the richness of our historical culture for everybody to experience. I am a proud Georgetownian ready to do the work. Congratulations to the City of Sanford Florida for facilitating the process of adding value to an already highly valued community,” said Claudia Brown, a lifelong Historic Georgetown resident.
“The City of Sanford is proud of its history and we continue to seek opportunities to recognize and protect our historic neighborhoods,” said Mayor Art Woodruff.
THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES ON OCTOBER 8, 2020
We are proud to announce the Georgetown Historic District in Sanford was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 2020. The National Register is a list of historic buildings and sites in the United States that are worthy of preservation.
The Georgetown Historic District is a historically African American neighborhood comprised of residences, commercial buildings, churches, funeral homes, and a school. Early settlement of the area began in the 1880s along Sanford, Pine and Cypress Avenues. The built environment of Georgetown is an intact representation of an African American neighborhood founded during the Jim Crow era; however, a number of individual buildings have been lost over time, and new infill development has occurred, the remaining buildings convey the historic identity and continued development over the course of the 20thcentury.
The District is roughly bounded by East 2ndStreet and East 6th Street to the north, South Chapman, Locust, Bay and Mellonville Avenues on the east, Celery Avenue to the south and Sanford Avenue to the west. Several Georgetown residences and commercial district buildings were previously included in the Sanford Residential National Register District because of their architectural character; however, they are more closely associated with the history of Georgetown. St. James AME Church and the Hopper Academy are two properties in the District that are also individually listed on the National Register.
The successful designation was the result of a more than ten-year effort of neighborhood leaders, the Sanford Museum, Historic Preservation staff, and the State of Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation. The project began with a photographic survey and historical research in 2005 and concluded with this formal recognition of the historic significance of these properties.
“I highly appreciate the cooperation, support and technical assistance provided on this matter to bring the community of Georgetown to a national level of recognition at this time. I look forward to the collaboration with interested stakeholders, volunteers, residents, family/friends and new neighbors. My passion is deeply embedded in making sure that the legacy of Georgetown be preserved appropriately and be sustained to keep the richness of our historical culture for everybody to experience. I am a proud Georgetownian ready to do the work. Congratulations to the City of Sanford Florida for facilitating the process of adding value to an already highly valued community,” said Claudia Brown, a lifelong Historic Georgetown resident.
“The City of Sanford is proud of its history and we continue to seek opportunities to recognize and protect our historic neighborhoods,” said Mayor Art Woodruff.
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SCAC wins LYNX Ad Space!
The Seminole Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) has been selected as one of the 8 organizations that will be featured on the 2019-2020 LYNX Public Service Bus. Winning organizations had their logos placed collectively on the LYNX Public Service Bus for the next 12 months. The bus will travel regular routes throughout the LYNX system, giving all 8 organizations free exposure in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. As one of the selected organizations, SCAC may also request that the bus appear at one special event for them during the year at no charge. The bus was unveiled April 10 at 11 AM at Cranes Roost Park's Eddie Rose Amphitheater in Altamonte Springs. The ceremony included Seminole County Commissioner and LYNX Chair, Lee Constantine, as well as LYNX Interim CEO, James E. "Jim" Harrison, along with staff, supporters and/or board members from each of the 8 non-profits chosen for this year. |
Organization representatives await unveiling of public service bus
L-R: Jim Harrison, LYNX Interim CEO; Mary Blake; Donna Bundy; Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine; Josie Foranoce; Kathryn Townsend; Anthony Aramendia.
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