Orlando City Council voted 6–1 this week to deny landmark designation for the nearly 100-year-old home, with District 4 Commissioner Patty Sheehan casting the lone vote in favor of historic protection.
The decision means the Mediterranean-style home, built in 1927 at the corner of Rosalind Avenue and Central Boulevard, will not receive historic protection from demolition under the city’s preservation rules.
The vote follows recent comments from Mayor Buddy Dyer, who previously said the City of Orlando does not plan to demolish the structure, but also made clear he does not support granting it landmark status, citing the need for flexibility as the city plans future improvements to Lake Eola Park…