05/20/2026
Wonderful Wednesday: The Lubbe House Named to Floridaās 11 to Save
Wonderful news for preservation in Central Florida: the historic Lubbe House, overlooking Lake Eola in downtown Orlando, has been named to the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, Inc. 2026 ā11 to Saveā list.
Built in the late 1920s, the Lubbe House is one of the last reminders of a time when Lake Eola was not only Orlandoās civic gathering place, but also a residential neighborhood lined with private homes. With its Mediterranean and Moorish Revival details, original materials, and prominent lakefront setting, the house tells an increasingly rare story about Orlandoās architectural and residential past.
The Florida Trustās ā11 to Saveā program brings statewide attention to historic places facing uncertain futures and reminds us that preservation often begins with public awareness. This recognition is an important step in elevating the Lubbe House as a place worthy of protection, creative reuse, and long-term stewardship.
At Casa Feliz, we know firsthand that historic buildings can be saved, restored, and returned to public life in powerful ways. The Lubbe House offers Orlando a similar opportunity: to honor the past while shaping a future that keeps irreplaceable places at the heart of community life.
Congratulations to the advocates at working to bring attention to this important landmark. Preservation victories begin when people speak up, and when communities recognize that once a place like this is gone, it cannot be replaced.
