2027 Historic Preservation Calendar Theme
The 2027 Historic Preservation Board calendar and photography competition will focus on “50 Years… Preserving Places that Tell Orlando’s History.”
For the 2027 edition, photographers are invited to submit photos of their favorite places that tell Orlando’s history. With 47 Individual Landmarks and more than 1,800 properties in six local historic districts, the Historic Preservation Board has recognized many buildings, homes, landmarks, and other physical structures that represent events, people, businesses and places that have significantly shaped Orlando into the city we know today. Orlando’s history is reflected not only in these well-known sites but also in the everyday spaces that have been shaped by their efforts.
Submissions may highlight:
- Neighborhood buildings or spaces with cultural or architectural significance
- Storefronts or streetscapes associated with the city’s evolving history
- Community buildings or longtime gathering places
- Lesser-known structures with stories worth recognizing
- Structures and places that reflect the history of Orlando’s urban fabric
By showcasing a wide range of meaningful structures and places, this anniversary calendar honors the Historic Preservation Board’s 50-year legacy and celebrates how Orlando’s efforts to preserve the places that shape our history continues to grow through identification, education, preservation, and revitalization.
To be eligible for the calendar, subject matter should be from structures that are at least 50 years old (generally, pre-1975) and be located within the traditional areas of Orlando.