This recording features Edwin Reeder, a longtime Miami Shores resident, reflecting on his family history, childhood memories, education, and adult life in the community. Reeder discusses his father, architect Edwin T. Reeder, including his architectural practice in South Florida and military service, as well as the design of Brockway Memorial Library and the Reeder family home. He recounts his schooling, early work experiences, career transition from banking to the automotive industry, and decades as a business owner specializing in imported and luxury automobiles. Reeder also offers observations on family life, neighborhood experiences, caregiving, and the preservation of historic architecture in Miami Shores. The interview was conducted by John Baquet.
