We're coming up on the end of August, but we just can't shake that summer feeling. Let's go back into the Lakeland Public Library's photo archives to relive the magic of summers gone by.
Francis Beach Pavilion
Anyone down for a dip? The Roaring Twenties were in full swing at this entertainment center on the south side of Lake Hollingsworth. Built by businessman J.L. Francis in the summer of 1915, this was the place for swimming, dancing, and boating. It lasted until 1939, when it was torn down.

Lodwick School of Aeronautics Final Cadet to Graduate
This graduate got his wings in the last ceremony on Aug. 1, 1945. Lodwick was a civilian flight training school, but it helped train both American and British pilots for World War II. Today, the land has been transformed into Tigertown, where you'll find Detroit Tigers and Flying Tigers baseball games.

Elvis Presley at the Polk Theatre
The King came to Lakeland for a performance on Aug. 6, 1956, and fans are still talking about it today. According to the library, that's Officer Gordon Lord holding back the kids trying to reach for the singer.
Chamber of Commerce Fashion Show
Stripes were all the rage for summer when this photo was taken in 1969 at a Lakeland Chamber of Commerce event. We vote to bring these back.
Children at Oscar Pope Elementary School
Nothing tops these faces from the last day of school in 1977. That's Principal Jay Erwin on the left — we bet he was just as happy as the students.
Florida Southern College Move In Day
The end of summer always means the beginning of another school year. Here, students Janine Seanga and Cort Douglas move into FSC carrying important cargo in 1985: a boombox.