Kissimmee; Florida traces its name to the Jororo tribe; among the first to settle along the river valley. Riverboat captains; entrepreneurs; and speculators found Kissimmee and nearby Lake Tohopekaliga irresistible; and soon settlers followed. The 1880s marked this citys first brush with tourism; as the Tropical Hotel became the largest resort hotel south of Jacksonville. As the cattle town struggled to survive floods; the Depression; and downtown neglect in favor of spillover Walt Disney World business; committed citizens fought back and spiritedly rekindled the town into a favored tourist spot.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This format is getting worn thinBy RoseNice pictures. but nothing special. Mostly a photo collection that was not particularly novel or informative. A nice way to spend 15 minutes. then you are likely done.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nice brief history of the area.By Opal SunshineA very happy Nevada County resident. Love the pictures and history of this area.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerVery Interesting read
