Historic Districts of Delray Beach
In 1987, the City of Delray Beach, working with the Delray Beach Historical Society and a group of volunteer citizens, established four historic districts. These actions set Delray […] The post...
View ArticleFishing in Paradise: A History of Delray Beach’s Favorite Pastime
By Kayleigh Howald Florida is known as the “Fishing Capital of the World.” The state’s diversity of fish and habitats, weather, and unique location help make it a […] The post Fishing in Paradise: A...
View ArticleTrying to Reason with Hurricane Season: The History of Delray Beach’s...
By Kayleigh Howald Every Floridian – whether a seasoned veteran of the Sunshine State or a new arrival – has a hurricane story. Maybe it is the story […] The post Trying to Reason with Hurricane...
View ArticleMayor Catherine E. Strong: Making H(er)story in Delray Beach
By Kayleigh Howald While Catherine E. Strong’s name is familiar to many throughout the Delray Beach area, her story and contributions to Delray Beach and south Palm Beach […] The post Mayor Catherine...
View ArticleSamuel Ogren, Sr.: The Father of Delray Architecture
By Kayleigh Howald Samuel Ogren Sr., Delray Beach’s first registered architecture, is known as the “Father of Delray Architecture.” Born in Shanxi, China on the eve of the […] The post Samuel Ogren,...
View ArticleThe Cason Family: A Legacy of Influence and Preservation
By Kayleigh Howald While many families and individuals proved influential in Delray Beach in its 130-year history, the Cason family are the nearest to our hearts at the […] The post The Cason Family: A...
View ArticleDelray’s Beach: How a Critically Eroded Beach Became the Best in Florida
By Tom Warnke Delray’s beach was a vital asset from the settlement’s inception. In 1895, pioneers Sarah Gleason and William H. Hunt, her husband’s business partner, sold their […] The post Delray’s...
View ArticleA Good Walk Unspoiled: A History of the Delray Beach Golf Club
By Kayleigh Howald The Delray Beach Golf Club, located on West Atlantic Avenue, has provided Delray Beach residents with a local place to enjoy a round of golf […] The post A Good Walk Unspoiled: A...
View ArticleShining Bright: The Delray Beach Historical Society Turns 60!
By Kayleigh Howald The Delray Beach Historical Society was founded amid a time of political and social change, substantial population growth, and urban sprawl. The development of new […] The post...
View ArticleSegregated Shorelines: The Civil Rights Movement in Delray Beach
In the 1950s, America was simply booming. An economic boom, a housing boom, and a baby boom led to a decade marked by prosperity, optimism, and ambition. As […] The post Segregated Shorelines: The...
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