Episode 3

For my history episode #3, I wrote about the development of the Town Improvement Association of Winter Park whose main purpose was to maintain and preserve the city's natural beauty. Once Winter Park was established in 1881, it was a hot spot for northerners fleeing from their harsh winters. The city was ideal for their establishment since it was full of land, beautiful landscapes and pristine crystal lakes. Due to this natural beauty, the city's growth increased dramatically. Hotels began to establish, profiting greatly. Yet, conservation methods were not taking serious until the development of the Town Improvement Association. This association granted its members awards if they were to plant a tree or to pay a small fee for the year of membership. The organizations goal was to fix any broken sidewalks or streets as well as to ornament them if needed. This becomes interesting since this conservation organization was mainly formulated as a strategic plan to keep Winter Park the tourist hot spot.