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1937 Tallahassee
Compare two years of aerial imagery (1937 & 2019) side by side by using a slider or "swipe" tool.
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For "Names" Sake
This web app is a collection of notable names from the local area.
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Florida A & M University
Founded in 1887 as the State Normal College for Colored Students, FAMU is the only historically state supported educational facility for African Americans in Florida.
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1941 Tallahassee
Compare two years of aerial imagery (1941 & 2019) side by side by using a slider or "swipe" tool.
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Omega Lamplighters
The Omega Lamplighters Historical African American Sites Tour. Omega Lamplighters is a youth leadership organization for young men ages 12-18
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Myers Park
Named in honor of Frederick Towle Myers, the park was promoted along with the golf course as features to enhance the country-like feel of the neighborhood.
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1949 Tallahassee
Compare two years of aerial imagery (1949 & 2019) side by side by using a slider or "swipe" tool.
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1883 Tax Cadastral Map
1883 Tax Cadastral Map of Leon County, FL. A cadastral map shows the extent, value and ownership of land.
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Names Faces and Places
This web app is a collection of notable names from the local area. Oftentimes these names are found on street signs, buildings and open spaces.
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1954 Tallahassee
Compare two years of aerial imagery (1954 & 2019) side by side by using a slider or "swipe" tool.
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Frenchtown Heritage Trail
Frenchtown is the oldest community in Tallahassee where blacks settled after the Emancipation in Florida.
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A Glimpse Into The Past
Follow a trail of historic photographs depicting the Tallahassee & Leon County area.
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1966 Tallahassee
Compare two years of aerial imagery (1966 & 2019) side by side by using a slider or "swipe" tool.
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Historical Sites
Follow this historic photograph tour of historically noteworthy sites in Leon County Florida
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Historical Railroads
Several historical rail lines converged in Tallahassee. Tallahassee had a freight depot, a passenger rail station and a maintenance yard.
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1970 Tallahassee
Compare two years of aerial imagery (1970 & 2019) side by side by using a slider or "swipe" tool.
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Canopy Roads & Country Lanes
Get in the car to enjoy this driving guide of scenic Leon County.
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Los Robles
Historic District Tour of the Los Robles Historic District located within the City Limits of Tallahassee Florida.
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1983 Tallahassee
Compare two years of aerial imagery (1983 & 2019) side by side by using a slider or "swipe" tool.
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Smoky Hollow
Historic District Tour of the Smoky Hollow Historic District located within the City Limits of Tallahassee Florida.
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Calhoun Street Historic District
One of the oldest and most important residential neighborhoods in Tallahassee which has survived from the 1840's to the present day.
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1990 Tallahassee
Compare two years of aerial imagery (1990 & 2019) side by side by using a slider or "swipe" tool.
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Way Markers
Follow a photo trail of Leon County's Historical Way Markers.
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Park Avenue
Historic District Tour of the Park Avenue Historic District located within the City Limits of Tallahassee Florida.
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Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous peoples & Colonial Spain in Leon County Florida.
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