In celebration of National Preservation Month, the City of Winter Garden is sponsoring a Historic Preservation Photo Contest. The contest is open to all levels of photographers. The top five winners will receive a $100 prize. The best photos will be displayed at an upcoming City-hosted exhibit. To submit photos and view sample list of local historic structures and buildings, visit www.downtownwg.com/historic-preservation-month. Deadline for submissions is Friday, June 25, 2021, at 11:59 pm.
National Preservation Month, also known as Historic Preservation Month, is observed every May as an opportunity of celebrate historic structures, downtowns, museums, parks, and events. Due to its abundance of historic structures, buildings, and landmarks, Downtown Winter Garden is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Nearly 20 Downtown historic buildings can be found in its commercial district, 10 homes in its residential district, and as well as 13 iconic landmarks.
A national architectural firm, under the auspice of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and the City of Winter Garden, is currently conducting a re-survey of Winter Garden’s historic areas in a continuing effort to preserve Winter Garden’s history. A photo exhibit showcasing the re-survey process, the contributing structures and images, and the region’s pioneer beginnings will be displayed in the lobby of Winter Garden City Hall later this year. The winning entries of the photo contest, as well as additional selected photographs, will be included in this exhibit.
Incorporated in 1908, Winter Garden spans 12.1 miles and is home to nearly 48,000 residents and over 2,000 businesses. Located on the southern shore of Lake Apopka, 20 minutes west of Orlando in Orange County, this former citrus town embodies a wealth of historical, cultural, and natural assets including a historic downtown and an award-winning bike trail. Winter Garden’s unique combination of small-town appeal coupled with contemporary amenities makes it an ideal location to live and work. Its appeal and desirability have been recognized nationally, including a 2019 ranking by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live in America. For more information about Winter Garden’s historic district, please visit www.cwgdn.com/355/Historic-District.
