Month: March 2012
People
My Entrance Into the Orlando Jewish Community
We would meet on Orange Avenue with our swimsuits and go to Palm Beach where the shops closed at 5:30. "I really felt like I was on vacation even though I was working." From the Lerner Shop on Orange Avenue...
People
Wilhelmenia Eve
Wilhelmenia Eve, an Orlando local who is both a Miami and Florida native, shares her memories and thoughts with library staff at the Washington Park Branch Library on February 15, 2012.
This interview includes discussions regarding the following topics:
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Charles Holliday
Charles Holliday shares his memories about his life and the community. Washington Park "Tell Your Story" event with Josh Fox.
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Larry Hogan
Please join us for Larry Hogan as we discuss his memories and thoughts. He is an absolute Orlando native (Born and Raised), devoted father and husband, and proud lifelong employee of the Disney universe.
This interview includes discussions regarding the f...
People
Victor Ezell
Community members share their thoughts at "Tell Your Story" event at the Washington Park Branch Library on February 15, 2012.
Listen as Victor shares his memories about his life and the Washington Park community with Orange County Library System staff member...
People
Rosie Moore
Please join us for Rosie Moore as we discuss her memories and thoughts. She is a Registered Nurse by trade and is a lifelong learner.
This interview includes discussions regarding the following topics:
Schooling & Education
Working as a Nurse in...
People
Charlotte J. Chambers
Please join us for Charlotte J. Chambers as we discuss her memories and thoughts. She is currently 79 + 1 years of age, and was one of the first to play full contact professional football for the Tigers and is...
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Devin Heflin
Please join us for Devin Heflin as we discuss his memories and thoughts. He is an Orlando Times Journalist and Youth Pastor.
Interview recorded at the Washington Park Library in February 15, 2012.
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Places
Saint Patrick's Day at Saint James Cathedral
1982 photo of Saint Patrick's Day festivities in the Community Life Center at Saint James Cathedral in downtown Orlando.
Fr. Page, Pastor of St. James Cathedral 1972-1986, envisioned a three level community center with an atrium for people to gather and...
Places
The Irish Tinkers
The Irish Tinkers, a community of Irish gypsies, came through Orlando in the 1980s.
Frank Sevick, Director of Religious Education at St. James Cathedral describes the nomadic lifestyle of these simple people and their welcome into the community.
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Events
Physicist Benedetti Witnessed First Missile Shot at Cape Canaveral
ABOVE: September 4th, 2011 photo of Vincent and Arline Benedetti at Saint James Cathedral in downtown Orlando.
Benedetti describes the clear warm day on July 24, 1950 when he and his colleagues from the Naval Research Lab were invited to the...
People
"Watch Out, Here Comes Scotty!"
Pure food inspector Scott F. Conoley was well known in Orlando and his visits were frequently announced, "Watch out, here comes Scotty!"
His office was located on the first floor of the old City Hall on Orange Avenue, but his job...
