Demolition of 250 Virginia Drive
Summary
A 1939 Colonial Revival home designed by James Gamble Rogers is slated for demolition, and because it's outside any historic district, the board can only delay it 90 days. Board members see it as emblematic of Winter Park's lack of real preservation tools.
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Last discussed May 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The property recently sold for about $2.6 million, which board members read as a sign the lot's value is driving demolition.
The new property owner gains a cleared lot for redevelopment.
Preservation advocates and neighbors lose a significant historic home that anchors neighborhood character.
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