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West Orange Times & Observer | History

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • April 3, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: April 4, 2024

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • March 27, 2024
History museum chronicles downtown Winter Garden’s rebirth

A Winter Garden Heritage Foundation exhibition shares the history of the city’s downtown area and how it became the popular destination it is today.

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  • March 26, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: March 28, 2024

These are the people and events making headlines in west Orange County's past.

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  • March 14, 2024
How did three Henrys change Florida?

A presentation at the Central Florida Railroad Museum will feature the ingenuity of three men who brought growth and development to the area.

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  • March 13, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: March 14, 2024

These are the people and events making headlines in Winter Garden and West Orange County's past.

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  • February 28, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 29, 2024

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • February 28, 2024
Meals on Wheels: Train museum showcases Dining in Style exhibition

One of the most memorable experiences of any passenger train ride was enjoying a fancy meal in the dining car.

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  • February 21, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 22, 2024

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • February 15, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 15, 2024

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • February 7, 2024
Woman’s Club of Ocoee: A century of service

For 100 years, women in Ocoee and West Orange County have come together to improve their community and support many local endeavors.

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  • January 31, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 1, 2024

These are the people and events making headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • January 31, 2024
1924 – 2023: Winter Garden educator Mary Baker Eddy shaped many young lives

Mary Baker Eddy was known as a caring teacher with a sharp eye and an intolerance for foolishness at Winter Garden and Dillard Street elementary schools.

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  • January 24, 2024
Winter Garden Heritage serves up downtown food tours

Sign up for a food tour to sample unique and popular menu items and learn about the city of Winter Garden's long history.

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  • January 24, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: Jan. 25, 2024

Local residents and businesses have been making news for more than a century.

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  • January 17, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: Jan. 18, 2024

These stories and residents were making headlines in West Orange County's past.

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