Download or read book Chronological History of Winter Park Florida written by Claire Leavitt MacDowell and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Chronological History of Winter Park Florida written by Claire Leavitt MacDowell and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Winter Park FL A Historical Review Using Postcards written by Stewart Dunaway and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-06-30 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This color book contains images of original postcards from the author's personal collection. In addition, historical accounts and research is provided (if found) pertaining to the subject of the postcard. Also included are a number of old plats from Orange Co. Deeds showing Lakeview, FL or the Town of Osceola, or what we know today as - Winter Park. A detailed index is provided, including indexing of names, places and key search criteria."--Page 4 of cover

Download or read book Winter Park in Vintage Postcards written by Robin Chapman and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005-08-03 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfume of the orange blossoms . . . the beauty of every scene, combine to make me wonder whether I am not in Paradise, wrote one visitor to Winter Park, Florida, in 1918. Just five miles north of Orlando, Winter Parks oak-lined brick streets and its quiet lakes have been attracting visitors since the late 19th century, when U.S. president Chester A. Arthur declared, This is the prettiest spot I have seen in Florida. The New Englandlike city in the heart of the subtropics was once home to the Seminole Hotel, the largest resort south of Jacksonville. In 1885, prestigious Rollins College was founded here, the first institution of higher learning in Florida.

Download or read book Winter Park Chronicles written by Gayle Prince Rajtar and published by American Chronicles. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its warm sunshine and warm people, Winter Park is truly a city for all seasons. Yet this Florida gem isn't just defined by its wonderful weather, it is also defined by its rich history. Join husband and wife team Gayle and Steve Rajtar as they remember the people, places and organizations that shaped Winter Park into the storied city it is today. Culled from their popular historical column published in Winter Park Magazine, each chapter adds a colorful piece of history to the Winter Park mosaic. From the founding of celebrated institutions like Rollins College to the formation of beloved parks like the Kraft Azalea Garden, this collection captures the essence of Winter Park

Download or read book Winter Park written by Jim Norris, Claire Strom, Danielle Johnson and Sydney Marshall and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winter Park was founded in the 1880s as a balmy paradise for rich Northerners seeking to escape the tribulations of harsh winters or improve their health. The wealth involved in its foundation is still evident in the city's beautiful buildings, a planned African American neighborhood, and a preeminent liberal arts college. The community revolves around a series of picturesque lakes, offering visitors and residents alike many recreational opportunities. The large hotels, in conjunction with Park Avenue's shops, museums, and restaurants, provide many amenities in a lovely setting for visitors both past and present. Among the city's most notable attractions are the Morse Museum of American Art, founded in 1942, which houses the world's largest collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany's works and Rollins College, founded in 1885, which has become a vital part of the community, attracting vibrant personalities both as faculty members and students. One of its most famous alumni was Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.

Download or read book A Chronological History of the Methodist Church of Winter Park Florida written by Claire L. MacDowell and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book History of Winter Park written by Ray A. Trovillion and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Early Winter Park written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographic history of Winter Park (Fla.and containing reproductions of photographs depicting various significant locations in the town. Some historical information also accompanies some photographs. The reproductions were created in 1968, and the originals date from the late 1880s to the early 1900s.

Download or read book The First 20 Years written by Irene Moss Sumpter and published by . This book was released on 1987* with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Winter Park Florida Church of the Brethren written by Richard Stutzman and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Description of Winter Park Florida written by and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Guide to Historic Winter Park Florida written by Steve Rajtar and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Guide to Historic Winter Park chronicles the founding and growth of this extraordinary community, one that thrives today as a mecca for both boutique shoppers and outdoor enthusiasts. Established during the 1880s, historic Winter Park will delight the senses. Explore the city along five self-guided neighborhood walks that wind amidst the quaint shops, stately churches and "cottages" of the turn-of-the-century elite. Stroll through historic Rollins College, oak-shaded and reminiscent of the New England alma maters of its founders. Enjoy the lush parklands and canals that connect the city's picturesque lakes and botanical treasures. Wander the halls of the city's museums, libraries and numerous mansions once filled with Baroque music and opulent décor.

Download or read book Winter Park Florida Booklet written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Booklet on Winter Park, Fla., compiled by Hiram Powers. Contains information on the history, attractions, hotels, and schools of the city. Booklet also includes black-and-white photographs of landscapes, schools, hotels, and buildings of Winter Park. Booklet also contains a listing of the resident property owners.

Download or read book Winter Park Florida written by and published by . This book was released on 1927* with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Pride and Pleasure of Winter Park Florida written by Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Winter Park Florida written by Hiram Powers and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: