66 nostalgic shots of Orlando in the 70s

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These photos, from the State Archives of Florida, give us an idea of life in Orlando during the 1970s, featuring shots of downtown Orlando and Lake Eola as well as images of Rosie O'Grady's, the Orlando Naval Basic Training Center, local politicians and Disney in its infancy.

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| Photos by State Archives of Florida

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