The Villages (Florida) Photos: Statue of Harold Schwartz

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Statue of Harold Schwartz

Harold Schwartz, the founder of The Villages, looking out over his creation - downtown Spanish Springs.

Photo by Lois Anne.

17 comments:

EG CameraGirl said...: Harold is looking a bit stiff here. I h hope he doesn't step off his soapbox...but wait! Maybe the water isn't all that deep.; February 10, 2010 at 7:31 PM
losangelessuburbiadailyphoto said...: I like the texture blends, and the contrasts of light and tones.; February 10, 2010 at 11:47 PM
Small City Scenes said...: He might have founded the place but they made him stand in the water. Is he in quarantine?

With his name maybe we are related somehow. MB; February 11, 2010 at 2:19 AM
VP said...: The usual question: is he real or they invented a founder out of nowhere?; February 11, 2010 at 3:01 AM
joo said...: He would be proud if he could see The Villages:)
I'm crazy about the light in your photos!; February 11, 2010 at 3:28 AM
Cezar and Léia said...: He looks proud of this lovely place!
Looks so calm there, I would love to walk around this fountain and enjoy the beautiful day there...Hmmm a sweet dream!
Léia :)
*** maybe some shop with my friend Lois Anne in those charming and elegant stores!!!!wow; February 11, 2010 at 6:57 AM
Lowell said...: @ VP - You made me laugh out loud with that question! Yes, Harold is real (well, the statue is - Harold is long gone)... and The Villages is actually run by his descendants - it's a family operation!; February 11, 2010 at 8:36 AM
Leif Hagen said...: Is that a photo in Florida or Italy? Did you "borrow" a photo from Livorno Daily photo? Oh wait, I see golf carts there, never mind!; February 11, 2010 at 8:42 AM
Rose said...: That is a beautiful building...arches always appeal to me. We lived in a little bitty house one time that had some arched doorways.; February 11, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Anonymous said...: It has been said that his ashes are in the base of the statue.; February 11, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Unknown said...: I must pay more attention to what I read!!! I though you were talking about Arnold Schwarzenegger and when I scrolled the page I couldn't believe the size of the statue! LOL! Besides, why his statue in Florida??? Silly me! :-); February 11, 2010 at 1:43 PM
cieldequimper said...: Lol @ MB. It's so hot in Fla that they need to keep their feet cool!

Lovely general view, when was The Villages founded?; February 11, 2010 at 2:35 PM
Lowell said...: @ Ciel - I think so initial work began in the 1960s...but it's really been within the past 15-20 years that it has taken off...last I heard there were over 70,000 residents in The Villages. For a time it was the fastest-growing community in the U.S., but I don't know if that's still true.; February 11, 2010 at 3:36 PM
VP said...: OK, nice to meet you real Harold: you got and realized a very good idea!; February 12, 2010 at 3:41 AM
cieldequimper said...: 70 000? Oh good grief.; February 12, 2010 at 5:08 AM
crocrodyl said...: Interesting architecture of the building in the background! Looks great!; February 12, 2010 at 5:23 PM
Anonymous said...: does anyone know why the son has a different last name?; May 16, 2010 at 8:55 AM