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Henry Chubb Oral History · Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"

• 0:09
  Henry Chubb recounts how his grandfather arrived in Florida, worked in citrus, moved to Winter Park around 1880, and became involved in local government.
• 5:26
  Discussion of Henry Chubb Sr.'s homes, property holdings, support from Hannibal Square voters, and political conflicts in early Winter Park.
• 10:18
  Chubb describes his grandfather's citrus expertise, service in the U.S. Land Office, and move to South Florida to establish a grove.
• 15:06
  Conversation focuses on early citrus growing near Miami, farming conditions, and agricultural development in South Florida.
• 20:30
  Chubb details his father's service as Winter Park postmaster and reviews the Chubb family's genealogy and descendants.
• 27:21
  Family stories include sports, church involvement, community service, and recollections of the Denning family.
• 33:13
  Discussion of early Winter Park residents, local history, family ancestry, and connections to the Ward family.
• 42:55
  Henry Chubb reflects on growing up in Winter Park, attending the University of Florida, and choosing a career in entomology.
• 48:06
  He describes his work on mosquito and malaria control, military service in India during World War II, and later work in Bahrain.
• 53:05
  Chubb discusses buying land near Union Park, experimenting with agriculture, orange groves, vending-machine businesses, and nursery operations.
• 1:01:40
  He recalls successes and failures with blueberries, tomatoes, pineapple cultivation, and challenges posed by Florida weather.
• 1:09:03
  The interview concludes with school memories, stories about friends, and reflections on life in Winter Park.