
The History Behind The Cottages at Lake Ella
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Discover the story behind one of Tallahassee’s most recognizable landmarks.
Imagine a time when a two-lane North Monroe Street was both highway 27 and 90, and kids fished for bass in Lake Ella. Crazy, right? The Cottages at Lake Ella stood witness such a time. WFSU Public Media’s Mike Plummer introduces you to Miss Bridget Chandler who takes us through the story of one of Tallahassee’s most recognizable landmarks.
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The History Behind The Cottages at Lake Ella
Clip: Season 6 Episode 8 | 6m 1sVideo has Closed Captions
Imagine a time when a two-lane North Monroe Street was both highway 27 and 90, and kids fished for bass in Lake Ella. Crazy, right? The Cottages at Lake Ella stood witness such a time. WFSU Public Media’s Mike Plummer introduces you to Miss Bridget Chandler who takes us through the story of one of Tallahassee’s most recognizable landmarks.
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