
Two in a Crowd
Ethel and Delarce Dory at Elk's event

Ethel and Delarce Dory at Elk's event

Standing left to right are Arthur Brooks, Benjamin Briscoe, unknown, Delarce Dory, Seated are Rev. Mosley, Chesley Mack

Lakelanders are among this group of lodge members Anderson Walls is back row third form left, Charles Carroll is seventh from the left and Delarce Dory is seated on the far left

Delarace Dory on the porch of his Navahoe Street Home

Delarace Dory birthday celebration for 89th year. The group greeted Mr. Dory as he was seated on the porch of his home.

Ethel Dory and her brothers Elsworth and Edward during the celebration of the 89th birthday of Delarce Dory at Embry AME Church. After greeting Mr. Dory at his home the group moved to Embry Church for a meal.

Shirley Anderson is seen in a white hat and Kim Lockerman is to the rear wearing a white tee shirt. Picture taken during the meal celebrating the 89th birthday of Delarce Dory at Embry AME Church parish hall.

Club left to right stand Audrey Smith, Bettye Greene, Shirley Anderson, Gloria Battle, and Naomi Carter and Naomi Carter and Janet Gillens.

At Embry AME Church front left to right are Dorothy Tolson, Elizabeth Adams, , Agnes Randall , unknown, Fannie Douglas behind them are Audrey Smith and Elizabeth Aires who is locked from view are Mary Day Hollomand and Saxoline Campbell

Granger Browning guest speaker

During Birthday Party for father

90th Birthday Party for Delarce Dory at his home on Navahoe St.

90th Birthday Party for Delarce Dory at his home on Navahoe St.

90th Birthday Party for Delarce Dory at his home on Navahoe St.

Participants in craft and cheerleading during Heritage Weekend

Youth event during Heritage Weekend at College Park Community Center

Youth event during Heritage Weekend at College Park Community Center

Youth event during Heritage Weekend at College Park Community Center

Heritage Weekend in the Lakeland Room at College Park Community Center

Earl Hawkins During Heritage Weekend event

During Heritage Weekend

Lakeland Heritage Classic Basketball Game

Honoring Lakeland Sports Heroes and event participants


At Embry AE Church

On day of Kindergarten Graduation of Ethel

In kitchen of Pierce Ave home


Formally Lakeland Elementary School building was converted for use as a church and residential rental unit

Aerial Image

Image of store at location on Navahoe Street

Mother of the Church, First Baptist Church of College Park

Mother of the Church, First Baptist Church of College Park

Mother of the Church, First Baptist Church of College Park

Mother of the Church, First Baptist Church of College Park

Mother of the Church, First Baptist Church of College Park

Mother of the Church, Embry AME Church

Washington Evening Star Home of Sazmile Presto

Simplified map of Lakeland land ownership before urban renewal

Found at Tabbs home on Navahoe Street Original is in collection

Found at Tabbs home on Navahoe Street Original is in collection


John Calvary Johnson came to Lakeland with his wife, Sarah Butler Johnson, and his mother around 1890. They along with the Brooks family were the earliest African-American residents to live on the west side of the railroad tracks in Lakeland. Johnson was a prime mover in the establishment of the First Baptist Church and the first school in the community. All five of his children were born in Lakeland. His eldest child, Mary, known as “Mamie,” was born in 1892 and remained in the community until her death in 1976. (Courtesy of Roy Few.)

Aerial image of lakes, community and surrounding area

Aerial Photograph of lakes, airport and environs.

Hangers and ponds are visible along with portion of Lakeland

Airport, industrial area, lake and portion of Lakeland

Airport and lakes along with a portion of Lakeland Property of US Army Air Services

Airport, College Park, the University of Maryland and part of Lakeland are seen. There is a clear view of the area along the railroad tracks. Property of US Army Air Services
The Air Mail crew celebrates a successful flight. College Park Air Field Plane- Max Miller's JR-1B United States Post Office Department (USPOD) Aerial Mail Flight