Oral History of Garnett White
Sanford (Fla.)
World War II--United States
Navy
Real estate--Florida
Celery
Citrus--Florida
An oral history of Garnett White, conducted by Joseph Morris on October 13, 2011. Born in St. Augustine, Florida, White moved with his family to Sanford at a young age. In the interview, he discusses attending Southside Elementary School during World War II, running a paper route and riding bikes around Sanford, his experiences as a real estate broker, Sanford's celery industry, the history of Chase and Company, Red Hill Groves and the citrus industry, his service in the U.S. Navy, his civic service, and his family.
Morris, Joseph
White, Garnett
White, Garnett. Interviewed by Joseph Morris. October 13, 2011. Audio record available. <a href="http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/leisure-services/parks-recreation/museum-of-seminole-county-history/" target="_blank">Museum of Seminole County History</a>, Sanford, Florida.
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West 10th Street and South Laurel Avenue, Sanford, Florida
Triple S Groceteria, Sanford, Florida
Sanford Grammar School, Sanford, Florida
Lake Monroe, Sanford, Florida
Chase & Company Washhouse, Sanford, Florida
Red Hill Groves, Orlando, Florida
J. Daniel Kolar Advertisement
Orlando (Fla.)
Real estate --Florida
An advertisement for real estate agent J. Daniel Kolar in the <em>Florida Polk's Orlando City Directories: Including Conway, Maitland and Winter Park</em> for 1949. Kolar ran a real estate business from 206 South Main Street (present-day Magnolia Avenue) sometime between 1948 and 1955. Prior to becoming a real estate agent, Kolar served as Vice President of Sunray Product, Inc. around 1943. During that same year, he resided at 473 South Orange Avenue with his wife, Helen M. Kolar. The couple had migrated to Ocoee, Florida, by 1954.
Original advertisement, 1949: R. L. Polk & Company <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/68748342" target="_blank"><em>Florida Polk's Orlando City Directory: Including Winter Park and Orange County</em></a>. Richmond, Va: R. L. Polk, 1949: <a href="https://www.thehistorycenter.org/" target="_blank">Orange County Regional History Center</a>, Orlando, Florida.
<a href="https://www.polk.com/" target="_blank">R. L. Polk & Company</a>
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J. Daniel Kolar's Real Estate Office, Downtown Orlando, Florida
Roper Realty Company Advertisement
Orlando (Fla.)
Real estate --Florida
Andvertisement for the Roper Realty Company in the <em>Florida Polk's Orlando City Directories: Including Conway, Maitland and Winter Park</em> for 1949. Located at 200 South Main Street (present-day Magnolia Avenue) in Downtown Orlando, Florida, Roper Realty Co. was a real estate agency during the 1940s and 1950s. Amons Andrew Rope migrated to the Orlando area in 1930, with his son, George Oliver Roper, following in 1945. Roper Realty Co. appears in city directories as early as 1946, but seems to have ceased to exist by 1956. In 1949, the business moved from its original location at 72 East Church Street to its new location on Main Street. The real estate broker, associate, and salesman for the company were Amos A. Roper, George O. Roper, and C. J. Gray, respectively. In 1961, both Roper and his son passed away.
Original advertisement, 1949: R. L. Polk & Company <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/68748342" target="_blank"><em>Florida Polk's Orlando City Directory: Including Winter Park and Orange County</em></a>. Richmond, Va: R. L. Polk, 1949: <a href="https://www.thehistorycenter.org/" target="_blank">Orange County Regional History Center</a>, Orlando, Florida.
<a href="https://www.polk.com/" target="_blank">R. L. Polk & Company</a>
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Roper Realty Company, Downtown Orlando, Florida
Vergowe Agency Advertisement
Orlando (Fla.)
Real estate--Florida
An advertisement for Vergowe Agency in the <em>Florida Polk's Orlando City Directories: Including Conway, Maitland and Winter Park</em> for 1949. Located at 29 East Church Street in Downtown Orlando, Florida, Vergowe Agency was founded by Milton Stanley Vergowe as early as 1942.
Original advertisement, 1949: R. L. Polk & Company <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/68748342" target="_blank"><em>Florida Polk's Orlando City Directory: Including Winter Park and Orange County</em></a>. Richmond, Va: R. L. Polk, 1949: <a href="https://www.thehistorycenter.org/" target="_blank">Orange County Regional History Center</a>, Orlando, Florida.
<a href="https://www.polk.com/" target="_blank">R. L. Polk & Company</a>
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Vergowe Agency, Downtown Orlando, Florida