Winter Park History Museum's "A Stroll Down Park Avenue"

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, and Winter Park in the late 1800s.  "There was considerable rivalry among small communities back then to attract settlers and one thing the founders of WInter Park thought was that having a college located here would help put the city...

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 teacher. When asked about her childhood Carol explains that both her parents worked but “…everyone knew everyone, and everybody’s mom was everybody else’s mom. And everybody’s dad was everybody else’s dad. And grandparents were the jewels o...

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 buisness] there were seven different taxi companies. Winter Park had more cabs than all of Orlando and the rest of  Orance County put together!"  This interview was recorded on 4/10/1999

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 buisness] there were seven different taxi companies. Winter Park had more cabs than all of Orlando and the rest of  Orance County put together!"  This interview was recorded on 4/10/1999

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 History was recorded on May 9th, 2001.

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 politics. She shares precious memories of the beloved Colony Theatre. This Oral History was recorded on June 14th, 2001

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 general information on the Ideal Women's Club. This Oral History was recorded on March 17th, 1999. 

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 Harper's Tavern and how his family’s business, Miller's Hardware, has continued to succeed and serve the Central Florida community for over 75 years.