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| From its humble beginnings
as a log cabin situated between Lakes Virginia and
Mizell in 1858, Winter Park has grown from a wilderness
outpost in a pine forest to a luxurious haven for
snowbirds - a charming section of Greater Orlando in
Central Florida. This is thanks to Loring Augustus
Chase, whose vision of a planned community with scenic,
curving brick roads, charming Mediterranean-style
architecture in park-like settings of Spanish-moss
draped live oak, all centered around a chain of 17
lakes.
The Farmer's Market, now refurbished to accommodate
large gatherings, was Winter Park's railroad station,
and contains historic memorabilia depicting the city's
roots in the Winter Park Historical Association and
Museum. The railroad, dedicated in 1880 by U.S. Grant,
opened up this new destination to visitors from the busy
St. Johns River area to the east, and by 1882 the city
of Winter Park was dedicated. A few years later Rollins
College, the very first institute of higher learning in
the state, was built. By 1890, the population of the
town reached a thriving 600.
Winter Park grew steadily despite a devastating
freeze in 1895, and thanks to Charles H. Morse of
Chicago who stabilized the town by acquiring the Winter
Park Company. When the 1924 land boom hit, the
population had blossomed to 2,360. It has been thriving
ever since and is now one of Florida's most unique
year-round destinations which has remained true to the
plans of its founders. |
