Winter Park History

In doing my third history engine, I got to learn a little more about the history of Winter Park. Once Winter Park was established in 1881, it was developed as a winter resort for northerners fleeing from the cold winters. The town became a main attraction because of its beautiful landscape and crystal clear lakes. It's population growth resulted in a higher economy, which hotels began profiting from. In order to keep Winter Park as a main attraction for northerners, the Town Improvement Association was established in 1887. The TIAWP was an organization whose main purpose was to conserve the natural habitat of the town. Members would plant trees as well as ornament any broken down streets or sidewalks. Pretty intereseting since Winter Park's beauty is still seen today!