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About Us
CENTRALFLORIDAMODERN.com is part of the the Nils M. Schweizer Fellows; a non profit corporation,
named after a prominent Central Florida architect, with a goal to promote awareness and seek the preservation of Central
Florida's exceptional mid-century modern architecture.
This site is an ongoing collection containing the works of Central Florida's prominent modern architects,
designers and builders from the 1950s and beyond.
The collection of information on this site and it's ultimate success as an educational resource depends in large
part on your submissions. Find out how to submit information.
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Our Next Event
May NMS Meeting
Please join us at 444 North Mills Avenue on 21 May 2013 to visit the recently remodeled Nils M. Schweizer building. The new owners Dr. Newman and his wife Dzi-Long Newman, along with their staff, have invited us to walk the hall of this beautiful brick building designed by Nils Schweizer. Happy ho [...]
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Events are by invitation only. To receive an invitation, sign up on the notification email list.
Only those that RSVP to the invitations will be added to the guest list.
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Special Feature
Nils Schweizer's invitation to Taliesin...Frank Lloyd Wright's Studio...and a $450 receipt for his tuition payment.
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Recent News
Apr 24, 2013
Round Building Donations
ROUND BUILDING UPDATE: The Nils M. Schweizer Fellows have officially kicked-off their fundraising efforts to help raise money for the removal, storage and repurposing of the MCM precast brise soleil panels. It is our goal to have ALL 120 panels saved. We are asking corporations, organizations and individuals to consider sponsoring one or more of the panels at a donation of $2,500 each. Donors name(s) will eventually be recognized on a bronze plaque.
For those that would like to make a donation, please make your check payable this 501 (c) (3): Strengthen Orlando, Inc. 400 South Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32801. Attention: Round Building.
Thank you for helping preserve a part of Orlando's mid-century modern architecture!
Feb 04, 2013
A Thank You for Nils M. Schweizer Efforts
"Dear Kevin, and all other Nils M. Schweizer Fellows,
This is to try to tell you how grateful I am for the truly magnificent show, by your works and means, of your deep appreciation of Mr. Wright's life and genius, and his enduring works.
My old heart lifts up in unending thanks to each of you.
Sincerely,
Fondly,
And with lots and lots of love,
Clifton Van Brunt Lewis"
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