From Cow Town to Country Music: The History Behind the Cheyenne Saloon

After Bob Snow opened Phineas Phogg's Balloon Works on the north side of Church Street, his attention turned across the street to the corner of Church and Garland. There he built the Cheyenne Saloon and Opera House, an over-the-top western showroom unlike anything Orlando had ever seen.

But the corner where the Cheyenne stood had a rich history long before Bob Snow arrived. Located just south of the Slemons Building (home to Rosie O'Grady's) and east of the site of Orlando's first school for African Americans, the property traces its roots to Orlando's pioneer days.

Pioneers and Purcells

It's hard to imagine today, but Orlando was once a frontier cattle town where cowboys rode horses through the streets of downtown and open-range cattle wandered freely. In Eve Bacon's history of the city, she recounts this story by J. Walter Hosier describing Christmas 1882 in the streets of Orlando:

"There were two saloons in Orlando at that time and the cowboys rode their ponies into the front door and up to the bar and drank their liquor without dismounting... They lassoed a cow and dragged it through the streets and then tried lassoing each other or any citizen who happened to be on the street."

As Orlando Sentinel writer Mark Andrews noted, ranching remained Orange County's dominant industry until the arrival of the railroad in 1880 gave citrus growers a faster way to ship their fruit to market. Even then, Orlando was still very much a cow town when early merchants such as William Slemons, Joseph Bumby, and Nicholas Mernaugh established businesses along Church Street.

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Irish immigrant Nicholas R. "T.D." Mernaugh arrived in Orlando in 1885 and opened a grocery store at the corner of Church Street and Garland Avenue. A devout Catholic, he later donated his estate to the church and had earlier established a Catholic cemetery on what is now Edgewater Drive in College Park, near today's 7-Eleven. Most of the graves were eventually reinterred.

Orange County Regional History Center

A sepia-toned photograph of Mernaugh's grocery could easily pass for a scene from an old western movie. The unpaved street, two-story wooden storefront, horse-drawn wagon, gas lamp, and hams hanging outside the entrance evoke the frontier character of early Orlando. In many ways, Bob Snow's theatrical western saloon had its roots in a building that genuinely belonged to the Old West.

Powell Poultry ad, 1919

The corner evolved with the city. The 1919 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map still shows a grocery store there, and newspaper advertisements suggest it was home to the Powell Poultry & Produce Co., which promoted itself as "the place to get something good to eat," including Georgia cane syrup, country-smoked meats, and fresh poultry.

During the Florida Boom of the 1920s, the site reflected Orlando's growing diversity. Suzuki's Art Shop opened at 124 W. Church Street, selling Japanese tea sets, lamps, novelties, and gifts. In 1923, Mrs. Suzuki described why she and her husband had embraced their adopted home:

"Ivanhoe Lake is one dream of the Great Artist's work, and you can run miles through fields smiling with gracious invitations. New York chilled me. Orlando makes me happy, and my husband works like mad."

The Depression and postwar years brought another succession of businesses. The 124 W. Church Street address housed a Sherwin-Williams paint store, the E.E. Shoup Department Store—well known for its Christmas toys—the Good and Bad Furniture Store, and later a warehouse for Mather's Furniture. Today, Mather's Social Gathering, located in the company's former flagship building at Pine Street and Magnolia Avenue, serves as a wonderful example of how a historic commercial building can be successfully adapted for a new generation.

The site's final commercial occupant before Church Street Station arrived in 1970 when B.E. Purcell & Co. relocated there. Founder Buren Estes "B.E." Purcell had arrived in Orlando during the Florida land boom of 1924. After briefly working in a furniture store, he struck out on his own, building a business that eventually expanded to seven stores across four Central Florida counties.

Forced to relocate when the City of Orlando acquired his longtime Church Street store for construction of the new police headquarters, Purcell moved into the former Mather's warehouse at 124 W. Church Street. The company advertised that it could "clothe the family, furnish the home," offering furniture, clothing, western wear, leather goods, appliances, and floor coverings.

Purcell ad from 1973

Purcell's own love of horses shaped the company's identity. He owned a 2,000-acre ranch where he raised Palomino and Arabian horses, and after his death in 1971, his daughter Louise Purcell Horn continued emphasizing the western lifestyle that had become synonymous with the family business.

As Bob Snow began transforming Church Street Station, Horn embraced the changing neighborhood. In 1973, the Orlando Sentinel reported that the Church Street store would be remodeled to complement the "new (old) motif" taking shape across the street. At the time, western wear and saddlery had become the store's strongest departments.

From Jul 23, 1977

Two years later, Purcell's consolidated its western merchandise into the Church Street location and rebranded as Purcell Country. The store featured saddles, boots, western apparel, a chuckwagon-style restaurant, an old-fashioned soda fountain, and a rustic country store with rough-hewn interiors and wood floors. Louise Horn called it the "frontier side of the street," perfectly complementing Rosie O'Grady's Victorian streetscape across Church Street.

For a brief moment, Purcell Country bridged two eras of Orlando history. It connected the authentic frontier commerce of pioneer Church Street with the carefully crafted nostalgia Bob Snow was creating across the street. When Snow built the Cheyenne Saloon on the neighboring lot, he wasn't inventing a western tradition—he was building upon one that had existed on Church Street for nearly a century.

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A Foot-Stompin', Heel-Kickin' Western Saloon to End All Saloons!

In 1977, Louise Purcell Horn sold the property to Bob Snow. At the time, Snow announced that Purcell Country would remain part of the growing Church Street Station complex. Those plans eventually changed, however, and by the end of 1980 construction was underway on what was initially called the Cheyenne Saloon and Social Club.

From Dec 11, 1980

Church Street Station Vice President Dick Milano described the project as a country-western counterpart to Rosie O'Grady's—a family-friendly venue built around music, entertainment, and audience participation.

The Cheyenne Saloon and Opera House officially opened on June 3, 1982. Country music legend Marty Robbins headlined opening night, while Zeke Sheppard and the Cheyenne Stampede became the house band.

Snow admitted there had never been anything quite like the Cheyenne in the actual Old West, but he insisted it represented what a western saloon and opera house should have looked like. 

Little remained of the old Purcell's building. The ceilings were raised to an astonishing 75 feet, a third floor was added, and more than 250,000 board feet of golden oak transformed the space into a massive western showcase capable of accommodating 1,000 foot-stompin', heel-kickin' guests. Snow proudly described the style as "California, go-to-hell Victorian décor."

Like every Bob Snow attraction, the magic was in the details. Antique chandeliers containing medallions from the Philadelphia Mint hung overhead, while others came from the Schlitz Mansion in St. Louis. Visitors also encountered an 1880 billiard table, an extensive collection of antique firearms, Native American arrowheads, and sculptures by Frederic Remington.

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The experience extended far beyond the décor. Cocktail waitresses performed clogging routines during the nightly stage shows. Tuesday evenings featured free country dance lessons where guests learned the one-step, two-step, and Cotton-Eyed Joe. Thursdays became "Longneck Night," complete with beer specials and barbecue sandwiches, while the restaurant served buffalo burgers alongside traditional barbecue favorites. Guests looking for something stronger could order the Cheyenne Gunslinger, a margarita served with lime or strawberries in a souvenir glass.

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My own favorite memories include Friday's Backyard BBQ promotion, playing blackjack with play money on the third floor, and watching the dancers whirl across the dance floor. When the Cheyenne was packed, the energy in the room was unlike anything else in Orlando. It wasn't just a nightclub or concert venue—it was an experience. Those who were there during its heyday know exactly what I mean.

Unfortunately, the good times didn't last forever. By 2001, Church Street Station had passed through several owners and was struggling financially. Familiar promotions such as Nickel Beer Night made a brief return in an effort to draw crowds, but it wasn't enough. That October, many of the complex's priceless antiques were auctioned off, and the Cheyenne closed "for renovations"—marking the end of one of Orlando's most memorable entertainment venues.

Ad from the Cheyenne reboot in 2008

The Cheyenne Rides Again

In 2002, reports surfaced that Snow hoped to "corral a lease" for the building from the owners, but a deal didn't materialize until Orlando developer Cameron Kuhn purchased the complex in 2007. By the end of that year, Snow was actively recruiting talent, advertising for singers, dancers, ropers, whip artists, bartenders, jugglers, and fire eaters.

After nine months and $3 million in renovations, Snow reopened the Cheyenne in February 2008. Repairs were made to fix a leaky roof, a state-of-the-art sound system was installed, and a museum recreated the iconic Remington sculptures that once graced the bars. Orlando Sentinel columnist Beth Kassab noted it was "high noon" for the Cheyenne, as it faced stiff headwinds from local construction projects—including the nearby 55 West building and work on the I-4 off-ramp. To make matters worse, Kuhn was experiencing severe financial strain, admitting he had overextended his investments.

Snow brushed off the skepticism with humor, joking, “You know what happens to pioneers? We get arrows in our butt, and we’re prepared for a few arrows.” Despite his optimism, Kassab concluded that the odds were stacked against the venue's survival—and she was unfortunately proven right. The reboot lasted only about a year.

For Church Street alumni like myself, it was a crushing blow. I was brought in to design the marketing and advertising for the reboot, and I was in attendance for the grand reopening. Seeing the sheer amount of passion and effort Snow poured into restoring the room to its original spectacle made its quick closure all the more heartbreaking.

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Plays, Parties, and Possibilities

Although the Cheyenne's days as a country music showcase ended long ago, the building never became obsolete. Over the past two decades it has continued to host weddings, corporate events, concerts, and festivals such as Tacos & Tequila and Whiskey Business. The Orlando Philharmonic, Florida Theatrical Association, and Opera Orlando have all staged performances there.

A marketing brochure prepared by the building's current owner, Lincoln Property Company, notes that the former showroom has remained "actively used as a private event space for weddings, corporate events and live music concerts." The property is now marketed as more than 17,000 square feet of event space "perfect for a restaurant, brewery, winery, entertainment complex or music venue."

From Yelp

What Makes a Building Historic?

One reason I wrote these two posts was because I kept seeing comments on social media claiming there was "nothing historic" about the Cheyenne.

If "historic" simply meant "old," those comments might have a point. The building is still several years shy of the 50-year benchmark often associated with eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. But age alone has never determined historic significance.

Historic properties are evaluated for their association with important events and people, their architectural merit, their craftsmanship, and the integrity of what survives.

By those standards, the Cheyenne has a compelling story to tell.

From 1982 through the 1990s, it hosted many of country music's greatest performers, including members of both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It served as the home of the nationally televised Church Street Station series and became one of the country's premier country music venues. Beyond music, it hosted community events, political fundraisers, and press conferences, including a memorable appearance by legendary football coaches Steve Spurrier and Bobby Bowden.

Architecturally, the building is remarkable in its own right. More than 50 craftsmen spent nearly two and a half years constructing the elaborate western interior using traditional techniques rarely employed today. Mortise-and-tenon roof trusses support the soaring ceilings without bolts or steel plates. More than 5,000 hand-turned spindles, carved railings, banisters, and balustrades were crafted on site, creating one of downtown Orlando's most distinctive interiors.

Despite sitting within both Orlando's Local Downtown Historic District and the federally certified historic district recognized by the National Park Service, the Cheyenne remains vulnerable. The recent moratorium suspending Historic Preservation Board reviews demonstrates that historic buildings cannot be taken for granted. Walking around the building today, it's easy to spot weathered wood and areas of deterioration that deserve attention before more serious damage occurs.

Reimagining the Cheyenne

Downtown Orlando has changed dramatically since Bob Snow envisioned the Cheyenne more than four decades ago.

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Kia Center, and future plans for the Orlando Magic Sports & Entertainment District have transformed downtown's entertainment landscape. It is difficult to imagine another concert venue succeeding on Church Street.

But perhaps the Cheyenne doesn't need to compete with those venues.

Instead, what if it celebrated the history that already exists within its walls?

During the Church Street Station era, the Cheyenne functioned as an unofficial museum of the American West, filled with historic artifacts, antique firearms, stained glass, and western memorabilia. Why couldn't it become an official museum celebrating Florida's extraordinary musical heritage?

Imagine a Florida Music Hall of Fame honoring artists from Ray Charles, Tom Petty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the Allman Brothers to Jim Morrison, Gloria Estefan, NSYNC, and countless others who have shaped American music. The stage that once welcomed Marty Robbins, Tammy Wynette, Garth Brooks, George Jones, and Jerry Lee Lewis could once again host live performances, award ceremonies, and educational programs. The restaurant could become a Hard Rock-style dining experience filled with memorabilia celebrating Florida musicians.

Rendering of the third-floor of the Cheyenne Saloon as a Florida Music Museum

The Cheyenne Saloon has already proven it can bring people together.

The question isn't whether the building has a future.

It's whether we'll have the vision to build one that respects its past.

Preserving the Cheyenne isn't about freezing downtown in time. It's about recognizing that Orlando's greatest places succeed when they tell stories no other city can tell. Before we erase another chapter of our history, we should ask ourselves a simple question:

What could this building become if we valued its history as much as its real estate?

Rendering of the first-floor of the Cheyenne Saloon as a Florida Music Museum

Booze and Balloons: The story of Sam Teele’s Building on Church Street

Long Live Rock!

When I was growing up in the 1970s, my brother and I considered ourselves hard rock aficionados. Led Zeppelin, The Who, the Rolling Stones, and Van Halen were among our favorite bands. We wanted nothing to do with the disco movement and were known to proclaim "Disco sucks!"—much to our mother's dismay. So, when Phineas Phogg's Balloon Works discotheque opened at Church Street Station, we would have been decidedly unimpressed. In fact, quite the opposite.

Housed in a historic building constructed by restaurateur Sam Teele, Phogg's was created by Bob Snow at the height of the disco craze in an effort to capitalize on its popularity. While the nightclub may be the building's most memorable tenant for many Orlandoans, its story begins decades earlier with a Greek immigrant who became one of the city's most beloved restaurateurs and philanthropists.

The Good Greek

Sam Stavrou, better known as Sam Teele, was born on July 18, 1892, in Moutsara, Greece. He immigrated to the United States on July 8, 1910, beginning his career in the restaurant business in New Hampshire before moving to Georgia, then Jacksonville, and eventually settling in Orlando, likely in the early 1920s. He filed his declaration of intention to become a U.S. citizen in February 1926.

Teele's petition for immigration, 1926

Before that, the Orlando Sentinel announced the opening of Teele's first downtown Orlando restaurant, the Royal Palm, in the fall of 1922. Owned by Teele and Charles Tassios, the restaurant opened on Armistice Day—November 11, 1922—and operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It was located at 128 S. Orange Avenue, between Church and Pine Streets, on the site now occupied by the Orange Avenue side of the Kress Building.

Orlando Evening Star, November 9, 1922

On January 1, 1925, the Royal Palm advertised a special New Year's dinner, but only a few days later the Sentinel reported that the building's owners, the Cooper-Atha-Barr Co. (CABCO), were "dismantling and shipping the fixtures" of the restaurant to "other parts," signaling the end of its operation.

Orlando Evening Star, December 23, 1921

Teele also operated the popular Sanitary Restaurant at 118 S. Orange Avenue, where he earned a reputation for feeding anyone who was hungry, regardless of their ability to pay.

In 1924, Teele moved into the building on Church Street that today bears his name. The Teele Building became home to Sam's Bar and Grill. Beyond his business ventures, Teele was a leader in Orlando's Greek-American community, serving on the board of directors of the Greek Orthodox Society and helping raise funds for the construction of the city's first Greek Orthodox church.

In 1929, the Orlando Sentinel reported that Teele was returning to Greece to visit family and find a bride. Although he spent nearly a year abroad, his thoughts were never far from Orlando. In a letter published by the Sentinel, he wrote, "I get the blues and homesickness for our little city. I have traveled 64 days, but I have not seen anything like Orlando or Florida climate. You fellows do not know how to appreciate a good little city and the best state in the world."

After eleven months overseas, Teele returned to the city he loved with his new wife, Olga. The couple would raise three children in Orlando: daughters Mary and Evangeline, and a son, Terry.

Sam's Place ad, Orlando Evening Star, April 5, 1945

By the 1940s, 101 W. Church Street was home to Sam's Place, a "cut-rate liquor store." It is unclear whether Sam's Bar and Grill had evolved into the liquor store or whether the bar continued to operate alongside it. Classified advertisements from the period, however, sought waitresses and barmaids for the Church Street address, suggesting that a bar remained part of the business.

Sadly, Teele died in 1946 while vacationing in Daytona Beach. His passing was deeply felt throughout Orlando, where he had become one of the city's best-known and most beloved restaurateurs. His pallbearers reflected the esteem in which he was held, including Orlando Sentinel publisher Martin Andersen and Orlando Mayor William Beardall.

The Sentinel devoted a prominent article to his funeral, publishing a photograph of mourners gathered on the steps of St. Luke's Episcopal Church downtown to pay their respects. The newspaper remembered Teele as the "good Greek," honoring not only his success in business but also his generosity to those in need and his leadership in Orlando's civic and fraternal organizations.

Orlando Evening Star, August 6, 1946

Before and After Sam

Early Sanborn Fire Insurance maps show that the site where the Teele Building would later stand—just west of the railroad tracks on the north side of Church Street—served a variety of purposes before Sam Teele arrived. Orlando pioneer Joseph Bumby operated a warehouse nearby where he sold hay, grain, and fertilizer. When the South Florida Railroad reached Orlando in 1880, the building briefly served as the town's railroad depot. Having previously worked for the railroad in England, Bumby also became Orlando's first railroad ticket agent before later constructing the Bumby Hardware Building in 1886. 

The 1887 Sanborn map also shows the T.O.&R.R.R. depot nearby, while later maps depict orange packing facilities and lumber storage on the property. Sanborn maps published after Teele's death simply identify the site as a restaurant. However, Orlando Sentinel references indicate that Sam's Place remained in business long after its namesake passed away. As late as 1966, the newspaper reported a purse-snatching at Sam's Place. By then, downtown Orlando—and Church Street in particular—had fallen into decline, and the neighborhood had acquired a somewhat seedy reputation.

Church Street's fortunes began to change in 1974 when entrepreneur Bob Snow opened Rosie O'Grady's, launching what would become the Church Street Station entertainment complex. He painstakingly restored a collection of historic buildings, adding Apple Annie's Courtyard in 1976 and Lili Marlene's Aviator's Pub and Restaurant in 1978. That same year, Snow unveiled his newest attraction in the Teele Building: Phineas Phogg's Balloon Works, a disco inspired by the hot-air balloon adventures of Jules Verne's fictional world. The nightclub was designed to capitalize on disco's soaring popularity while adding another themed destination to Church Street Station's growing collection of immersive entertainment venues.

Church Street Station marketing image of Phineas Phogg's

Postcard showing the interior of Phogg's

Purveyors of Balloons, Burgers and Boogie

 Bob Snow debuted the first Phineas Phogg's Balloon Works at Seville Quarter in Pensacola in April 1978, about eight months before opening the Orlando location. An Orlando Sentinel notice announced that the Church Street Station nightclub would open the day after Christmas, so newspaper reviews did not appear until early 1979.

The Sentinel described the new discotheque as both a nightclub and a hot-air balloon museum:

"The almost total restoration of the building housing Phineas Phogg's has turned what was Sam's Bar in the early part of this century into a sleek 1890s-type museum with a dance floor. Able to seat 450, Phineas Phogg's brings customer capacity of the Church Street Station complex to 1,500. Phogg's 40 employees bring the staff to a total of 270. There are 26,000 square feet of floor space in the Church Street Station, which is composed of Rosie O'Grady's Good Time Emporium, Apple Annie's Courtyard and Lili Marlene's Aviators Pub & Restaurant along with the new Phineas Phogg's Balloon Works."

Admission to the entire Church Street Station complex at that time was just $3—free for membership card holders. Sentinel entertainment columnist Dean Johnson gave Phineas Phogg's a glowing review, praising its sound system, spacious dance floor, and light show, which he called "pleasantly different." He also singled out the second-floor balloon basket seating as "a neat touch."  

Seville Quarter's Phineas Phogg's opened in April 1978

January 1979 Sentinel review of Phogg's

Postcard courtesy of Orlando Memory

The balloon theme extended well beyond the décor. Press materials described the venue as an "1890 Balloon Museum," featuring photographs and artifacts chronicling some of history's most famous balloon flights, from the Montgolfier brothers to the transatlantic journey of the Double Eagle II. A large display honored Orlando's own Col. Joe Kittinger, whose pioneering achievements in high-altitude ballooning made him one of the world's most celebrated aviators.

Snow recruited Kittinger away from Martin Marietta to head Rosie O'Grady's Flying Circus, and his influence could be seen throughout Church Street Station. In addition to overseeing the Flying Circus, Kittinger and his wife, Sherry, offered champagne balloon flights, with tickets sold from their balloon and kite shop in the restored railroad depot.

From the collection of the Orange County Regional History Center

Nickel Beers, Teeny Bikinis, and a Basket Brawl

As disco faded in popularity during the early 1980s, Church Street Station adapted by introducing promotions designed to keep the crowds coming.

One of the most successful was Nickel Beer Night, which moved from Rosie O'Grady's to Phineas Phogg's. My office was directly across Church Street from the Teele Building, and every Wednesday afternoon patrons would begin lining up outside carrying stacks of plastic beer mugs, eager to claim a good spot before the doors opened.

Nickel Beer, 1999

Nickel Beer mug, designed by yours truly, via Reddit

Another crowd favorite was the Miss Hawaiian Tropic Contest. Preliminary and regional competitions held at Phineas Phogg's drew packed houses throughout the late 1980s and into the 1990s.

Perhaps the nightclub's most infamous moment came in 1997, when NBA superstar Charles Barkley was arrested after throwing another patron through the club's plate-glass window. One of Church Street Station's marketing executives had developed relationships with professional athletes while working at a theme park and frequently invited them downtown, knowing their presence would attract crowds. During an evening at Phineas Phogg's, Barkley became involved in an altercation with a much smaller man, picked him up, and hurled him through the front window facing Church Street. Barkley was arrested, later released after a teammate posted bail, and the case was ultimately settled out of court.

The Sentinel recently reviewed the incident as part of their 150th anniversary stories

Although Phineas Phogg's operated for only about two decades, it occupies an outsized place in the memories of many Orlandoans. For me the history of the Teele Building is clouded in the haze of personal nostalgia surrounding Phineas Phogg's. The nightclub closed in 1999, ending one of Church Street Station's most colorful chapters. The historic Teele Building, however, would continue to reinvent itself through a succession of new tenants in the 21st century.

Caught in Downtown's Decline

I have not stepped inside the Teele Building since Phineas Phogg's closed, but the space has lived several different lives in the 21st century. The first was Bliss Ultra Lounge, a nightclub that transformed the Victorian ballooning theme into a contemporary dance club. It was followed by Lion's Pride Pub & Grill, an eatery affiliated with Orlando City SC and the Orlando Pride that featured more than 40 television screens, a 200-inch projection screen, and a menu of pub favorites.

Photos of Bliss Ultra Lounge from social media

In 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the building became home to HAOS on Church. Spectrum News 13 described it as "a trailblazer in the local arts community" where "the concept is about food, drinks, acceptance, and activism." With entertainment ranging from burlesque performances to Orlando Fringe Festival events, the historic building once again buzzed with activity. Unfortunately, that revival proved short-lived.

The Church Street Social Club reportedly opened in the building in 2023, according to the sign out front, but the space has since gone quiet. Today, the Teele Building once again awaits its next chapter.

Remembering Sam, Bob, and Joe

Looking back, I realize I came of age during my years working at Church Street Station. I stood in line for Nickel Beer Night, attended a few Hawaiian Tropic contests, and—even though I was a self-proclaimed rock-and-roll kid—spent more than a few evenings dancing to disco at Phineas Phogg's. Those nights became some of my favorite memories of downtown Orlando.

The restaurants and clubs that followed Phogg's may never have achieved the same place in Orlando's collective memory, but each added another chapter to the story of this remarkable building. While tenants remodeled the interiors and updated the exterior over the years, the heart of Sam Teele's 1924 building has endured.

The Teele Building tells the story of more than brick and mortar. It is the story of Sam Teele, the immigrant restaurateur whose generosity earned him the affection of an entire city; Bob Snow, whose vision helped revive a struggling downtown; and Col. Joe Kittinger, whose adventurous spirit became part of Church Street Station's identity. Each, in his own way, left Orlando better than he found it.

Bob Snow and Col. Joe Kittinger

More than a century after Sam Teele built it, the Teele Building still stands as a reminder that historic places matter—not simply because they are old, but because they preserve the stories of the people who shaped our community. Ensuring its preservation means that future generations will be able to remember Sam, Bob, Joe, and the many others whose lives intersected within its walls.

Stained glass from Phineas Phogg's in the Kia Center