| Notes |
- The Orlando Sentinel (FL)
August 9, 1995
Herbert O. Robinson, a University of Central Florida founder and a benefactor of the school and the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, died Monday of heart failure. He was 82.
The retired banker and developer recently donated $125,000 to build an observatory at UCF and to refurbish a telescope. The observatory, which will bear his name, is expected to open in October.
''I did not know him, but I knew the significance of his gift,'' said Kathryn Seidel, UCF's dean of arts and sciences. ''Certainly without the gift we wouldn't have built the facility. I'm so sorry he will miss the dedication.''
A resident of Winter Park since 1942, Mr. Robinson was a founder of Aloma National Bank and served as chairman of its board of directors.
He also was involved in the development of subdivisions in Orlando and Winter Park.
''He was clearly a leader of the Winter Park community 25 years ago before he retired,'' said Victor Woodman, who served with him on the museum board.
He was a founding member of the Interlachen Country Club and a life member of the Orlando Citrus Club.
He earned the title of UCF founder 30 years ago as one of 90 individuals who pledged a combined $1 million so that Orange County could buy land for a university.
He is survived by his wife, Susan, three nephews and three nieces.
|
1913 - 1995 (82 years)
[1] 
