Winter Park Chronicles

by Rajtar, Gayle Prince; Ranjtar, Steve

• ISBN13: 9781609490744
• ISBN10: 1609490746
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-20
• Publisher: History Pr

Summary

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. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
City for All Seasons	p. 9
Inspired Beginnings	p. 13
Building a Strong Foundation	p. 19
Luxury Hotel Was a Welcome Addition	p. 24
Schooled in Hope	p. 29
Alonzo W. Rollins	p. 35
Dinky Line's Big Impact	p. 40
The Guilds' Deep Roots in Winter Park	p. 45
Pansy's Prose Blooms in Winter Park	p. 50
George Morgan Ward	p. 56
Rollins's Rogue ôRubeö	p. 62
Rollins Alumnus Majored in Adventure	p. 67
Fruitful Happenstance	p. 72
Peaceful Preserve	p. 76
Winter Park's ôDelightful Resortö	p. 81
A Different Breed of College President	p. 86
Rollins's Animated Magazine	p. 92
Rollins's Walk of Fame Keeps Pace with History	p. 97
Kraft Azalea Garden: Where Nature Stars	p. 101
Winter Park's Wonderful Waterways	p. 105
Galled to the Silver Screen	p. 111
Winter Park's Destination Hotel	p. 117
Towering Success	p. 125
That Sinking Feeling	p. 130
Bibliography	p. 137
Index	p. 139
About the Authors	p. 143
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