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 coming to Orlando and the hardware store he owned, memories from going to school in Winter Park, various historical associations and books, dairy farming, old shops in Winter Park, the origins of Catherine's family, and much more.
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, meeting her husband, moving to Winter Park, and her close friendship with Albin Polasek.
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 talked about the advantages of being on the National Register of Historic Places, spoke on Florida's constitutional amendment regarding taxes on historic buildings, and discussed the challenges of documenting and developing larger cities. He also mentioned some existing historical preservation campaigns and historical documents.
Interview with Edwin Granberry on his writing career, city of Winter Park, and Rollins College
Interview with Nelson Glass talking about education surrounding Rollins College, Winter Park High School, and salaries in the early 20th century.
Interview with Nelson Glass about his hobbies, trips throughout his life, and life in Winter Park in the 1920s and 30s.
WPHM Board member Paul Twyford interviews Betsy Gardner Eckbert, President/CEO of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce. They talk about community, the Chamber as a whole and their Centennial Anniversary celebration.
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 Nine to the golf community on March 21st, 2022.
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
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 of our day because, basically, they were the ones at home. This interview was recorded on 4/2/1998...
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 on the map, help establish this as a model community where people would want to come live. And it wou...
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.
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
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.
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.
