Tag: Winter Garden

The following photographs belonged to long time Central Florida residents Rollo and Minnie Thoren. They were found after the passing of their son John, and shared with library staff for inclusion on Orlando Memory. Minnie Thoren is the sister of beloved ... Read more

Linda Campbell was originally born in Jamaica and moved to the UK when she was 10. In 2010 she moved to Winter Garden, FL. Even in the time she has been in the Orlando area, she has noticed changes to the area.   Linda Campbell Interview on You ... Read more

Kathy Beyers was born and raised in the city of Winter Garden. She worked for Disney before moving to Los Angeles, CA for work in the film industry. She recalls growing up in Winter Garden and working in Disney during the early years, as well as all the c ... Read more

Willa Vick Griffin was interviewed by Hattabel Hyer for the "Pioneer Party Line" on December 12.  She was the daughter of Sheriff John Henry Vick and wife of Samuel Sevier Griffin.  They had three daughters and at one time owned all of the property of t ... Read more

Carolyn T. (Tony) Anderson - Born, raised, and living in the same house at 249 Center Street in Winter Garden.  She had seven living children at the time of this interview and all of them are college graduates. Points of interest:  There was no schoo ... Read more

West Orange Branch 1964 In November 1964, the West Orange Branch at 155 West Maple Street in Winter Garden replaced the former Winter Garden bookmobile station. Within a year, the City of Winter Garden purchased two lots on Cypress Street to hold as a si ... Read more