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After the War
When Michael Monell and his wife came to Orlando in 1955, they bought their first house out in the country, what is today known as Fashion Square Mall area. Mike recalls asking his wife, "Don't you think it is too far from Orlando? Look how far we'd be fr ... Read more
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WWII Veteran Mario J. Mesa, Jr.
Listen to this interview with World War II Veteran Mario Mesa, Jr. with his wife Glenette and daughter, Laurie, at their home in Orlando, FL, August 28th, 2010. Mr. Mesa was born in Key West, FL and raised along the Florida seashore. At age 17 he joine ... Read more