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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TRT_city-of-delray-beach-historical_Delray-Beach-FL.html
In recognition of these Organizations' contributions to the cultural development of Delray Beach, the City Commission designated these locations as historic sites on April 11, 1989.
· 1895 School No. 4 Delray Colored, located at this s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TRS_delray-history-historical_Delray-Beach-FL.html
After the Civil War, the population in the Confederate States declined dramatically as a result of the mass exodus of freed slaves. In Florida, however, the population increased from around 140,000 in 1860 to 530,000 in 1900. Half of these early s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TRR_atlantic-avenue-crossing-historical_Delray-Beach-FL.html
Atlantic Avenue's crossing of the Florida East Coast Canal (now the Intracoastal Waterway) played an important role in the early history of Delray Beach. Civil engineer Burslem Thomson drew the first plat of "Linton," now Delray Beach, i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TRQ_first-presbyterian-church-fellowship-hall-historical_Delray-Beach-FL.html
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An orange grove, once located at this site, played a role in the early development of Delray Beach. Until 1876, an old, sour orange grove was the only distinguishable characteristic within 60 miles of a sparsely inhabited subtropical wil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TRO_nassau-park-historic-district-historical_Delray-Beach-FL.html
Nassau Park, Delray Beach's first locally designated historic district, spans two blocks along Nassau Street from South Ocean Boulevard to Venetian Drive. In 1935, a newspaper ad for Ray-Del Realty Co. described Nassau Park as "West Indian Ch…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TRN_delray-beach-hotel-historical_Delray-Beach-FL.html
The Delray Beach Hotel was constructed on this site in 1939. Engineered by William Victor Peterson and built by Taylor Construction, the Mediterranean style hotel featured a Cuban tile roof, high ceilings with exposed beams, and large glass window…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TRM_north-ocean-boulevard-historical_Gulf-Stream-FL.html
n 1992, North Ocean Boulevard (State Road A1A) in the Town of Gulf Stream, was designated as a State Historic Scenic Highway to preserve the last remaining Australian Pine Canopy and the original character and beauty of the 1920s A1A in Florida. S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TRL_north-ocean-boulevard-historical_Gulf-Stream-FL.html
In 1992, North Ocean Boulevard (State Road A1A) in the Town of Gulf Stream, was designated as a State Historic Scenic Highway to preserve the last remaining Australian Pine Canopy and the original character and beauty of the 1920s A1A in Florida. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TOI_1916-palm-beach-county-courthouse-historical_West-Palm-Beach-FL.html
Palm Beach County (established in 1909) had its first County offices in an old school house in West Palm Beach. In 1913, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners approved the construction of a new courthouse designed by Wilber Burt Tall…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TOH_old-st-anns-church-historical_West-Palm-Beach-FL.html
Dedicated March 15, 1898, on the southeast comer of Rosemary and Datura Streets. In 1902, it was moved to this site donated by Henry Flagler and served the Catholic community until 1913, when the new church was dedicated. The old church was then u…