Collection

Rhode Island Avenue at Lakeland Road

Letter from Donald Byrd to Department of Licenses and Permits. Requested action be taken as 5401 Detroit Avenue zoned R55 was a business, Asphalt General

At the end of the urban renewal process, Lakeland had its first park. Developed along the south side of Lakeland Road, it includes a pavilion, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground. There are trail links to Lake Artemesia, the Paint Branch Trail, and Anacostia trails. On opening day, July 30, 1983, participants came from all parts of the community to celebrate, including members of St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church, which had purchased the historic building that once housed Lakeland High School. Members of the church’s performance group posed with other event participants. In the rear are, from left to right, State Delegate James Rosapepe, Mayor Alvin Kushner, College Park City Councilmembers Joseph Page and Anna Owens, and event organizers Thelma Lomax and Michael Middleton.

Mayor Alvin Kushner, Jim Herl, Arthur Dorman, unknown, Jim Roseapepe

Lakeland Park

Letter to Donald Byrd from Department of Licenses and Permits. Asphalt General was continuing to operate a contractor's yard in violation

City of College Park Public Works employees in City garage

Opening day for the new Lakeland Park located at the intersection of Rhode Island Avenue and Lakeland Road

On dedication day of Lakeland Park

Images from opening of Lakeland Park

Left to right Maxine Gross, Alvin Kushner

Children's Bicycle Race during dedication day of Lakeland Park

Assorted images

At the end of the urban renewal process, Lakeland had its first park. Developed along the south side of Lakeland Road, it includes a pavilion, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground. There are trail links to Lake Artemesia, the Paint Branch Trail, and Anacostia trails. On opening day, July 30, 1983, participants came from all parts of the community to celebrate, including members of St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church, which had purchased the historic building that once housed Lakeland High School. Members of the church’s performance group posed with other event participants. In the rear are, from left to right, State Delegate James Rosapepe, Mayor Alvin Kushner, College Park City Councilmembers Joseph Page and Anna Owens, and event organizers Thelma Lomax and Michael Middleton. Below, Rose Adams (left), Thomas Randall (center), and George Stewart (right) engaged in a game of horse shoes in the park. (Courtesy of Thelma Lomax.)

. Born April 9, 1983 age 7 months

Assorted images

RE 5401 Detroit Avenue "A violation notice has been issued..."

Dedication of Lakeland Park

Lakeland Park

At the end of the urban renewal process, Lakeland had its first park. Developed along the south side of Lakeland Road, it includes a pavilion, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground. There are trail links to Lake Artemesia, the Paint Branch Trail, and Anacostia trails. The photograph shows Rose Adams (left center), Thomas Randall (center), and George Stewart (right) engaged in a game of horse shoes in the park. The other individuals are unidentified.

Collection of images from the opening event for Lakeland Park

Lakeland Park

Images of the park located at the corner or of Rhode Island Avenue and Lakeland Road

Mayor Kushner and Mr. John Sellers with Leon Shore

Berkley Apartments and Townhomes

At City Hall, Council Chamber during presentation. Mr. Barber is far left in center is Mayor Alvin Kushner

Tanika and Bridget Williams

Ad proof from Prince Georges Journal newspaper for Berkley Townhomes

Three images from event at First Baptist Church in image top left is pastor, Rev. Milton Covington at the head of the table. Picture bottom shows Hattie Sandidge and other parishioners in the kitchen

Housing Requests Former or Present Lakeland Residents (In order of Receipt) Priority III. Families who presently or formally lived in Lakeland and are interested in the assist housing being constructed by Leon N. Weiner Associates and are to be given third consideration for housing. The former Lakeland residents consist of families who either moved from Lakeland before the beginning of the Urban Renewal Project or are children of such families or families who were displaced and have married and started families of their own and want to return to Lakeland.

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Fourth-generation Lisa Hollomand learned to skate at the Wells Rink in College Park. She received private lessons as her teachers recognized her talent, and she performed for two tours with Disney on Ice between high school and college, from 1985-1987. She is photographed here in 1985. After her tours, she began teaching at a number of rinks.

Mayor Kushner, Charles Dory, and Dervey Lomax at City Hall

Fourth-generation Lakelander Lisa Hollomand started learning to skate at the Wells Rink in College Park. Her teacher recognized her talent and her parents invested in years of private lessons. Between high school and college, from 1985 to 1987, Hollomand performed for two tours with Disney on Ice. This photograph was taken during a performance in 1985. After her tours, she taught skating at a number of area skating rinks. (Courtesy of Mary Day Hollomand.)

Embry AME Church After church renovation James Clemons, Ethel Lockerman, unknown, ? Gray, Leon Robinson, Spenser Briscoe, Agnes Gross, unknown, Barbara Seldon,

US Dept of Commerce Bronze Medal Award to Wilmer Gross

Lisa Hollomand is interviewed about life before Disney on Ice, schooling, and more. She passed her auditions for Disney's Magic Kingdom on Ice and World on Ice and plans to join the crew for the summer.

Lisa Hollomand is interviewed about life before Disney on Ice, schooling, and more. She passed her auditions for Disney's Magic Kingdom on Ice and World on Ice and plans to join the crew for the summer.

Three images of urban renewal redevelopment projects top in foreground are two of the 5 single family homes built during the urban renewal project. These are on Rhode Island Avenue. On the foreground is Alden/Berkley Townhomes. Image below is a closeup view of one of the 5 single family homes. Final image shows a new apartment building

Barricade at city line on 54th Avenue in Lakeland would be discussed at worksession on 2 July 1985.

At College Park Municipal building on Knox Road. Honoring Mr. Claiborne on his retirement. He is shown being presented a certificate by Mayor Reading Center image shows his family

On Navahoe Street

Images of Mayor Alvin Kushner and Charles Dory

One image shows birthday celebration for city employee Other image shows recogniton in council chambers with left to city employee John Sellers and Mayor Alvin Kushner on his left and city manager Leon Shore on his right

Lakeland Jr Sr. High School class 35th Reunion