Interview with Mike Worrell and Charlie Hoeck

Listen to segments of an oral history interview with Mike Worrell and Charlie Hoeck, long time employees of the Orange County Library System, conducted by Nick Martinolich on October 21, 2009. The two discuss the history of the library and the ever changing face of Central Florida.

Part one: Growing up and school – LISTEN (5:56)

Part two: Early Years of I-4 – LISTEN (1:51)

Part three: Old Pine Hills and area – LISTEN (2:54)

Part four: Pre-Disney Attractions – LISTEN (2:45)

Part five: Movie Theaters – LISTEN (3:04)

Part six: Music Venues and Clubs – LISTEN (4:03)

Part seven: Eddie Graham Sports Stadium – LISTEN (5:38)      Read more about the sports stadium.

Part eight: Changing face of Orlando and Racial Integration – LISTEN (8:26)

Part nine: UCF and local radio/TV – LISTEN (8:04)    Read more about WLOF Radio.

Part ten: Ronnie’s Restaurant – LISTEN (5:08)          Peruse Ronnie’s menu under Images below.

Part eleven: Local Music – LISTEN (7:06)

Part twelve: Downtown Orlando – LISTEN (10:08)

Part thirteen: Working at the Library – LISTEN (21:00)