TBT 1968: Ramada Inn Ocoee

In 1968, the finishing touches were being put on this magnificent hotel in Ocoee, the Ramada Inn. The seven-story establishment was located on Highway 50 and featured ornate exterior railings on each floor. Additional wings were added later.

The pool was used to teach hundreds of local children how to swim; lessons were provided by the West Orange YMCA (now Roper YMCA), which had offices in the hotel.

The vacant building, by 2009 painted pink and called Colony Plaza Hotel, was imploded that May. The property still sits empty today.

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