Orlando: Lake Eola House 100 years

ORLANDO, Fla. — An iconic Washington Street home at Lake Eola Park turned 100 years old this year.

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The home was built as a family home in 1924 by George Marsh.

According to the Orlando Foundation for Architecture, the home cost an estimated $9,500 to build at the time, and it was lived in by Marsh and his family until he died in 1964.

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Learn more about the home in the video below:

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The city of Orlando purchased the property in 2013 and restored the 4,282-square-foot home.

The city uses the home as an office for park operations.

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Eola House An iconic Washington Street home at Lake Eola Park turned 100 years old this year. (City of Orlando)

It is also available for rental for special events. Click here to see how much.

See a map of the home below:

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Orlando unveils new concept for Lake Eola Park expansion The City of Orlando released new details on a planned expansion of Lake Eola Park. (WFTV)

Orlando to buy 4 downtown properties to expand Lake Eola Park Orlando will vote Wednesday and next month to purchase four sought-after downtown properties with the goal of adding to the appeal of the commercial hub. (WFTV)