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WHITE CITY FLORIDA
Located in Osceola County, White City is a census-designated place (CDP) with a population of 2,513.
The city was incorporated on April 20th, 2000, making it the youngest town in Osceola County.
White City has an area of 7.8 square miles and was named after the white limestone imported from Indiana to pave roads in Central Florida around the early 1900s due to its resistance to Floridian acid etching.
White City History
In the 1800sAround 1883, Daniel G. Major moved his family from Massachusetts to Orlando, which then encompassed much of Orange County and parts of Volusia and Brevard counties, not including Sanford or Deland.
Some believe Major may have been living within the area of White City as early as 1873.
According to Major's diaries, he would often come towards the end of his life and visit local springs near White City and State Road 50 (SR-50). However, his family has yet to find any indication that these trips were anything other than recreational.
Around 1890, another man named Willis B. Arnold moved from Massachusetts to Florida due to health reasons which included tuberculosis and rheumatism.
Upon moving south, Arnold started a business called "Arnold's Resort," located on Lake Tohopekaliga (Lake Toho), which was very popular with wealthy southerners coming up for vacations during this period.
Despite using steamboats to reach his resort which was located near the lake's headwaters, it is assumed Arnold had health concerns with this due to its proximity to mosquito breeding grounds.
However, it would later become known that Arnold's Resort was located "in" White City on Lake Toho where many buildings were owned by people like the Capps, Pratts, Dodges and currently today in undeveloped land within White City - all homes built in the 1920s & 1930s for vacationers looking for a getaway.
Throughout Central Florida during this period, sawmills were popping up everywhere since most of what they produced at these mills could be shipped out via nearby waterways or railroad tracks.
As a result, many of these sawmill owners chose remote locations outside most major cities and towns in Florida during this period. For example, the closest railroad tracks to White City were built in downtown Orlando which was 12 miles away from the city limits of White City.
The city was incorporated on April 20th, 2000, making it the youngest town in Osceola County.
White City has an area of 7.8 square miles and was named after the white limestone imported from Indiana to pave roads in Central Florida around the early 1900s due to its resistance to Floridian acid etching.
White City History
In the 1800sAround 1883, Daniel G. Major moved his family from Massachusetts to Orlando, which then encompassed much of Orange County and parts of Volusia and Brevard counties, not including Sanford or Deland.
Some believe Major may have been living within the area of White City as early as 1873.
According to Major's diaries, he would often come towards the end of his life and visit local springs near White City and State Road 50 (SR-50). However, his family has yet to find any indication that these trips were anything other than recreational.
Around 1890, another man named Willis B. Arnold moved from Massachusetts to Florida due to health reasons which included tuberculosis and rheumatism.
Upon moving south, Arnold started a business called "Arnold's Resort," located on Lake Tohopekaliga (Lake Toho), which was very popular with wealthy southerners coming up for vacations during this period.
Despite using steamboats to reach his resort which was located near the lake's headwaters, it is assumed Arnold had health concerns with this due to its proximity to mosquito breeding grounds.
However, it would later become known that Arnold's Resort was located "in" White City on Lake Toho where many buildings were owned by people like the Capps, Pratts, Dodges and currently today in undeveloped land within White City - all homes built in the 1920s & 1930s for vacationers looking for a getaway.
Throughout Central Florida during this period, sawmills were popping up everywhere since most of what they produced at these mills could be shipped out via nearby waterways or railroad tracks.
As a result, many of these sawmill owners chose remote locations outside most major cities and towns in Florida during this period. For example, the closest railroad tracks to White City were built in downtown Orlando which was 12 miles away from the city limits of White City.
In the early 1900s
On February 10th, 1910, an early morning fire broke out at a lumber mill located just outside White City's current boundaries along Arnold Road (now SR-50), where it meets Rock Lake on the east side.
Due to this being before the days of water-pumping fire engines, firefighters had to resort to drawing water from nearby creeks and lakes using large buckets.
It took only 45 minutes for the entire mill, including all its equipment and three buildings used for storage, to be burned down due to a lack of proper equipment needed for fighting the blaze.
On March 10th, 1914, another sawmill was built by two men - one named George R. Lawrence and William B. Carter called the White City Lumber Company, which later became known as White City Lumber Company Mill #1 when a second mill was built not long after in 1917 by Capps Brothers on Rock Lake which is within the current city limits of White City.
For many years this company would produce lumber for local homes and buildings during the early 1920s due to rapid population increases around Florida.
However, things went downhill quickly, and by July 7th, 1925, both mills were closed and sold to Arnold Smith.
They reopened them several months later while also adding an evaporator plant to season lumber for building projects in Florida while also producing charcoal.
However, by the end of 1926, Smith closed down both mills and moved to Orlando, where he opened a box factory that later shut down due to the Great Depression in 1929.
During this period, White City was known as an "oasis" with its nearly three dozen natural springs tended by daily caretakers who made sure they were clean and open for the public's use. The city grew at a rapid pace.
Most new residents chose it likely due to its remote location out of sight from U.S. Highway 192 (US-192), which existed at this time directly west of Rock Lake.
But, it did not stretch all the way westward towards US-27 until the 1950s was paved. Even though SR-50 lived during this period, US-192 was a significant deal with tourists visiting the area to check out the springs and attractions in town.
In 1926, the Florida Power Corporation (FPL) began building two power plants alongside Rock Lake. The place was later known as "White City" despite it being built in a location known as "Clermont," Florida because White City seemed a better name for a city hosting two plans.
However, plans were changed mid-construction when one plant was switched from coal to natural gas in 1927 and was also shortened by 200 feet. In August of that same year, FPL opened its first natural gas-powered power plant, which was massive in size - capable of producing 36 megawatts of power.
By the mid-1930s, this plant would be expanded and soon began producing an excess of 100 megawatts which it continued to do so until its decommissioning in 1985.
Due to this being before the days of water-pumping fire engines, firefighters had to resort to drawing water from nearby creeks and lakes using large buckets.
It took only 45 minutes for the entire mill, including all its equipment and three buildings used for storage, to be burned down due to a lack of proper equipment needed for fighting the blaze.
On March 10th, 1914, another sawmill was built by two men - one named George R. Lawrence and William B. Carter called the White City Lumber Company, which later became known as White City Lumber Company Mill #1 when a second mill was built not long after in 1917 by Capps Brothers on Rock Lake which is within the current city limits of White City.
For many years this company would produce lumber for local homes and buildings during the early 1920s due to rapid population increases around Florida.
However, things went downhill quickly, and by July 7th, 1925, both mills were closed and sold to Arnold Smith.
They reopened them several months later while also adding an evaporator plant to season lumber for building projects in Florida while also producing charcoal.
However, by the end of 1926, Smith closed down both mills and moved to Orlando, where he opened a box factory that later shut down due to the Great Depression in 1929.
During this period, White City was known as an "oasis" with its nearly three dozen natural springs tended by daily caretakers who made sure they were clean and open for the public's use. The city grew at a rapid pace.
Most new residents chose it likely due to its remote location out of sight from U.S. Highway 192 (US-192), which existed at this time directly west of Rock Lake.
But, it did not stretch all the way westward towards US-27 until the 1950s was paved. Even though SR-50 lived during this period, US-192 was a significant deal with tourists visiting the area to check out the springs and attractions in town.
In 1926, the Florida Power Corporation (FPL) began building two power plants alongside Rock Lake. The place was later known as "White City" despite it being built in a location known as "Clermont," Florida because White City seemed a better name for a city hosting two plans.
However, plans were changed mid-construction when one plant was switched from coal to natural gas in 1927 and was also shortened by 200 feet. In August of that same year, FPL opened its first natural gas-powered power plant, which was massive in size - capable of producing 36 megawatts of power.
By the mid-1930s, this plant would be expanded and soon began producing an excess of 100 megawatts which it continued to do so until its decommissioning in 1985.
Things to Do in White City, FL
Looking for things to do in White City, FL? You can visit one of the two power plants currently operated by Florida Power and Light (FPL) since 2011, which includes a guided walking tour plus a self-guided audio tour available upon check-in.
Besides this, there are several attractions you can visit, including Rock Lake Park.
It is a small local park with fishing, hiking trails, restrooms, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
It is surrounded by an abundance of wildlife, including deer, turtles, and alligators. In addition, you can also go swimming at one of four public boat ramps located on each corner of the lake.
Fishing is permitted from sunrise to sunset, with plenty of fish being caught here daily, including bass, which has been known to reach weights upwards of 20 pounds.
However, there are also rumors of giant catfish and sturgeon here that weigh over 100 pounds.
Nearby is the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD), which offers a variety of trails such as paddling trails and is home to several types of wildlife, including deer, gopher tortoises, sandhill cranes, and wild turkey.
This area is trendy for hunting, so you might want to keep this in mind when visiting. Nearly one million acres across Florida are privately owned by timber companies that focus on harvesting pine from these areas due to their tree's low value.
Regarding where restaurants are located near White City, FL, they're mostly scattered along State Road 50, with each having its claim to fame when it comes to the atmosphere and menu items.
Examples include places like Wilson's Steak & Seafood in Leesburg, which is well-known for their bacon-wrapped filet mignon in addition to also being home to the "World's Tallest Thermometer."
This restaurant sits on top of a large hill with views out over Lake Griffin, in addition to a great neon sign that can be seen from several miles away at night.
In terms of other notable restaurants near White City, FL, you have The Sugar Shack. It is a local ice cream shop famous for hand-dipped ice cream cones since 1976> You can also visit The Green Tomato.
It is a Mexican food restaurant that also serves up a pretty mean pizza.
Looking for things to do near White City, FL? You can visit the Big Daddy's Flea Market, which is located just off US-27 and is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7 am – 4 pm offering up nearly 2 miles of antiques where you can also find old gas pumps and "bottles, jars, and jugs galore!"
Another attraction known as Antique Rose Emporium (located at 3707 SE Highway 27) offers up plantings on over 50 acres in addition to a large selection of antique roses. This place has been growing antique roses since 1977, with over 180 varieties currently on display.
Looking for things to do in White City, FL? You can visit one of the two power plants currently operated by Florida Power and Light (FPL) since 2011, which includes a guided walking tour plus a self-guided audio tour available upon check-in.
Besides this, there are several attractions you can visit, including Rock Lake Park.
It is a small local park with fishing, hiking trails, restrooms, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
It is surrounded by an abundance of wildlife, including deer, turtles, and alligators. In addition, you can also go swimming at one of four public boat ramps located on each corner of the lake.
Fishing is permitted from sunrise to sunset, with plenty of fish being caught here daily, including bass, which has been known to reach weights upwards of 20 pounds.
However, there are also rumors of giant catfish and sturgeon here that weigh over 100 pounds.
Nearby is the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD), which offers a variety of trails such as paddling trails and is home to several types of wildlife, including deer, gopher tortoises, sandhill cranes, and wild turkey.
This area is trendy for hunting, so you might want to keep this in mind when visiting. Nearly one million acres across Florida are privately owned by timber companies that focus on harvesting pine from these areas due to their tree's low value.
Regarding where restaurants are located near White City, FL, they're mostly scattered along State Road 50, with each having its claim to fame when it comes to the atmosphere and menu items.
Examples include places like Wilson's Steak & Seafood in Leesburg, which is well-known for their bacon-wrapped filet mignon in addition to also being home to the "World's Tallest Thermometer."
This restaurant sits on top of a large hill with views out over Lake Griffin, in addition to a great neon sign that can be seen from several miles away at night.
In terms of other notable restaurants near White City, FL, you have The Sugar Shack. It is a local ice cream shop famous for hand-dipped ice cream cones since 1976> You can also visit The Green Tomato.
It is a Mexican food restaurant that also serves up a pretty mean pizza.
Looking for things to do near White City, FL? You can visit the Big Daddy's Flea Market, which is located just off US-27 and is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7 am – 4 pm offering up nearly 2 miles of antiques where you can also find old gas pumps and "bottles, jars, and jugs galore!"
Another attraction known as Antique Rose Emporium (located at 3707 SE Highway 27) offers up plantings on over 50 acres in addition to a large selection of antique roses. This place has been growing antique roses since 1977, with over 180 varieties currently on display.
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We have a variety of dumpster sizes to choose from. Whether you need 10 cubic yards or 40, our commercial dumpsters will help you stay on top of your waste management goals. Our dumpster rental prices are also affordable and reasonable, ensuring a cost-effective move for your projects.
Precision Disposal offers several sizes to choose from, including 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 40-yard dumpsters. In addition, we offer dumpster rental for all sorts of projects, including junk removal, stump removal, recycling activities, construction debris removal, and more.
We also give each client a guide on how to rent a dumpster, including weight limit, rental period, and more.
Call us today to get a free quote!
We have a variety of dumpster sizes to choose from. Whether you need 10 cubic yards or 40, our commercial dumpsters will help you stay on top of your waste management goals. Our dumpster rental prices are also affordable and reasonable, ensuring a cost-effective move for your projects.
Precision Disposal offers several sizes to choose from, including 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 40-yard dumpsters. In addition, we offer dumpster rental for all sorts of projects, including junk removal, stump removal, recycling activities, construction debris removal, and more.
We also give each client a guide on how to rent a dumpster, including weight limit, rental period, and more.
Call us today to get a free quote!
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Do you need to do some trash removal at home or your office but have no idea where to look for a roll-off container in White City, FL? Call Precision Disposal today, and we'll point you in the right direction!
Our friendly customer service representatives will answer all of your questions and help you choose a size depending on how much junk you have.
This reason is exactly why you should hire our dumpster rental company, Precision Disposal of South Florida, to take care of the dirty work for you.
In addition, we offer flat rates and discounts when booking online, so make sure to call us before going elsewhere.
A dumpster rental near me in White City FL will definitely help speed up your projects.
If you're looking for affordable pricing as well as excellent customer service, choose Precision Disposal.
We'll come to pick up your order and have it back to you within 48 hours so you can get right back to work!
Our friendly customer service representatives will answer all of your questions and help you choose a size depending on how much junk you have.
This reason is exactly why you should hire our dumpster rental company, Precision Disposal of South Florida, to take care of the dirty work for you.
In addition, we offer flat rates and discounts when booking online, so make sure to call us before going elsewhere.
A dumpster rental near me in White City FL will definitely help speed up your projects.
If you're looking for affordable pricing as well as excellent customer service, choose Precision Disposal.
We'll come to pick up your order and have it back to you within 48 hours so you can get right back to work!
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