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Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
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Episodes
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Charles Chandler Oral History
In this interview, Charles Chandler reflects on growing up in Winter Park, Florida, attending segregated schools, and working in the community during the…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Henry Chubb Oral History
Henry Chubb traces his family's history from the earliest days of Winter Park, describing his grandfather's involvement in citrus development, local…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Richard Charlton Oral History
In this oral history interview, Richard Charlton reflects on growing up in Winter Park, Florida during segregation, discussing his education, family history…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Hotel Age in Old Winter Park Oral History
This meeting of the Winter Park Historical Association focuses on plans to create a local history museum and preserve important artifacts from the community's…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Rose Bynum Oral History
Rose Bynum reflects on growing up in Winter Park, Florida, sharing memories of family, education, church life, and the Hannibal Square community. She discusses…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Alice Britton Oral History
Former Woman's Club of Winter Park president Alice Britton recounts her family's history, her move to Winter Park in 1968, and her involvement in civic and…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
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…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Taylor Briggs Oral History
This interview with W. Taylor Briggs is a firsthand account of moving to Winter Park, Florida in the late 1940s and building a life there. He reflects on the…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Cecile Bradley Oral History
This interview features Cecile Bradley, who recounts her life from her childhood in Kentucky, Panama, and Philadelphia through her marriage, family life, and…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
John Bowman Oral History
This interview with John Bowman focuses on his life in Winter Park after moving there in 1958, including his work as an auto mechanic, his military service…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Vivian Blessings Oral History
This interview with Vivian Blessing recounts her family’s journey to Florida during the land boom and her experiences growing up in Winter Park during the…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
An interview with Harold Anson Ward, III
In this Episode, WPHM Vice President Rick Baldwin interviews Harold Anson Ward, III and discuss the Ward family, one of Winter Park's first pioneer families…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Edith Royal Oral History
Edith Royal an Oral History. Edith discusses her life as a dancer and dance instructor. She also describes her students, travel, and Winter Park.
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
James Gamble Rogers Oral History
James Gamble Rogers an Oral History. Here James Gamble Rogers depicts his time in Winter Park, family and friends in the area, hurricanes, and Rollins College.
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Robert Langford Oral History
Conversations with Robert Langford. Robert speaks on living in Winter Park, building the hotel in Winter Park, as well as his foreign business.
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
An Interview with Dorothy Shepherd Smith 2001
An Interview with Winter Park Historian Dorothy Shepherd Smith conducted in 2001 talking about her personal life and what it was like growing up in early…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
An Interview with Dorothy Shepherd Smith 2006
A short interview with historian Dorothy Shepherd Smith on the establishment of the Congregational Church in early Winter Park.
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
An Interview with Dorothy Shepherd Smith Pt 1 1995
A 1995 Interview with historian Dorothy Shepherd Smith who's family was one of Winter Parks First.
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
An Interview with Dorothy Shepherd Smith Pt 2 1995
Part two of the 1995 Interview with Winter Park Historian Dorothy Shepherd Smith.
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Oral History with Catherine and Richard Baldwin
Husband and wife Richard ("Dick") and Catherine Baldwin talk about the history of Winter Park through their eyes. They tell the story of Richard's father…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Oral History of Jane Adriatico
Jane Adriatico talked to Winter Park Historical Association interviewer Kelly Fluge about her life story: her early life, her time as a nurse in the U.S. Army…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Oral History with Bill Adams
Bill Adams of Historic Property Associates came to a meeting of the Winter Park Historical Association to talk about historic preservation in Winter Park. He…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Edwin Granberry (October 4th, 2007) Part One
Interview with Edwin Granberry on his writing career, city of Winter Park, and Rollins College
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Nelson Glass (October 18th, 2007) Part One
Interview with Nelson Glass about his hobbies, trips throughout his life, and life in Winter Park in the 1920s and 30s.
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Nelson Glass (October 18th, 2007) Part Two
Interview with Nelson Glass talking about education surrounding Rollins College, Winter Park High School, and salaries in the early 20th century.
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
An Interview with Betsy Gardner Eckbert, President/CEO of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
WPHM Board member Paul Twyford interviews Betsy Gardner Eckbert, President/CEO of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce. They talk about community, the Chamber…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
History of Golf in Winter Park
The WPHM recorded an oral history with Randy Knight, Gary Brewer, Bill Neidlinger, and Gary Diehl on the history of Golf in Winter Park and the importance of…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Carol Anderson's Oral History
An interview with Carol Anderson, born in 1936 on the west side of Winter Park, and her childhood recollections, pathway to a college education, and years as a…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Mark Andrew's Oral History
Mark Anderson discusses the foundings of Rollins College. Central Topics include the process of Winter Park being chosen, the first 5 years of Rollins College…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Ross Anderson and J.T. Ellis's Oral History Part 1
Ross Anderson and J.T. Ellis discuss their recollections of Park Avenue buisinesses, hotels, fire department, and life pre-1950. "When I opened up [his…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Ross Anderson and J.T. Ellis's Oral History Part 2
Ross Anderson and J.T. Ellis discuss their recollections of Park Avenue buisinesses, hotels, fire department, and life pre-1950. "When I opened up [his…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Rose Bynum's Oral History
Rose Bynum speaks on what it was like to grow in segregated Winter Park and her years at Hungerford High. Rose discusses her mother's involvement in and other…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Sarah Galloway's Oral History Part 1
Sarah Galloway speaks on her move to Winter Park, the early days of the Winter Park Telephone Company, and the starting of the Winter Park Hospital. This Oral…
- Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"
Sarah Galloway's Oral History Part 2
Sarah Galloway speaks on the founding and history of the Winter Park Telephone company. Sarah talks about the growth of Winter Park restaurants, buildings, and…
Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"Bob Miller's Oral History
Bob Miller speaks on growing up and living in Winter Park since the 1940s. Bob shares stories on what it was like to live above beloved local restaurant…