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Carl Buchanan Oral History
This interview features Carl Buchanan, who served as chief of police in Winter Park from 1940 to 1965, reflecting on his law enforcement career and the growth of the city during the mid-twentieth century. He discusses efforts to reduce gambling, improve traffic safety, work closely with Rollins College, and maintain Winter Park's reputation as a safe residential community. Buchanan also shares personal stories about local leaders, notable incidents involving college students, and the civic-minded citizens who helped shape the city's development.
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