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Res 55-08RESOLUTION NO. 55 -08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE RESURVEY OF THE MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT CONDUCTED BY GAI CONSULTANTS, INC. AND ACCEPTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN THE FINAL REPORT ON FILE IN THE PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, GAI Consultants, Inc. surveyed the Marina Historic District from April 15, 2008 to June 15, 2008; and WHEREAS, the survey included all properties containing both contributing and non- contributing buildings and structures within the Marina Historic District boundaries; and WHEREAS, the survey report recommends that the southern boundary be amended to remove those properties south of 300 and 305 SE 7'h Avenue from the Marina Historic District; and WHEREAS, the survey report recommends that a second Period of Significance be adopted to span 1947 -1960. however, the Commission wishes to modify this recommendation and provide that the span shall extend from 1943 to 1960; and WHEREAS, the survey report recommends that the amended district be nominated for listing on the National Register of Historic Places; and WHEREAS, the survey report -recommends that the property owners of the three (3) identified properties seek individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places, should the National designation of the district not be supported; and WHEREAS, the survey report recommends that the property owners of those properties identified as contributing and within the boundary to be removed from the Marina Historic District seek individual listing on the Local Register of Historic Places; and WHEREAS, the survey report identifies a change of classification from contributing to non- contributing for the property located at 238 SE 7`h Avenue "due to inappropriate new construction on the property "; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE -IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby accepted by the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and incorporated herein. Section 2. Pursuant to the 2008 Marina Historic District survey conducted by GAI Consultants, Inc., the report recommends that the following properties be removed from the Marina Historic District:: • 310 SE 7"' Avenue 0 330 SE 7`h Avenue • 315 SE 7`h Avenue • 332 SE 7`'' Avenue • 318 SE 7`h Avenue • 335 SE 7`h Avenue 0 319 SE 7`h Avenue • 340 SE 7`'' Avenue • 321 SE 7`h Avenue • 345 SE 7`h Avenue • 325 SE Th Avenue • 350 SE 7`h Avenue Section 3. Pursuant to the 2008 Marina Historic District survey conducted by GAI Consultants, Inc., the report recommends that a second Period of Significance be adopted to span 1947 -1960, however, the Commission wishes to modify this recommendation and provide that the span shall extend from 1943 to 1960, and reclassify the following properties as contributing to the historic building stock of the Marina Historic District: Address Date Style 804 -804 East Atlantic Avenue, The Blue Anchor 1951 Masonry Vernacular 24 -26 Marine Way 1960 Frame Vernacular 200 Marine Way, First Church of Christ Scientist 1948 Masonry Vernacular 705 -711 SE 2ND Street 1953 Masonry Vernacular 101 SE 7`h Avenue 1950 Masonry Vernacular 123 SE 7`h Avenue 1953 Ranch 126 SE 7`h Avenue 1949 Moderne 127 SE 7`h Avenue 1951 Masonry Vernacular 134 SE 7`h Avenue 1947 Minimal Traditional 138 SE 7`h Avenue 1947 Frame Vernacular 139 SE 7`h Avenue 1960 Frame Vernacular 200 SE 7`'' Avenue 1945 Colonial Revival 203 SE Vh Avenue 1954 Masonry Vernacular 209 SE 7`'' Avenue 1948 Masonry Vernacular 213 SE 7`h Avenue 1951 Modeme 218 SE 7`h Avenue 1959 Minimal Traditional 300 SE 7`h Avenue 1957 Masonry Vernacular 303 SE 7`h Avenue 1954 Ranch 305 SE 7`h Avenue 1947 Frame Vernacular 2 RES. NO. 55 -08 Section 4. Pursuant to the 2008 Marina Historic District survey conducted by UAI consultants, Inc., the report recommends that the amended district be nominated for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Section 5. Pursuant to the 2008 Marina Historic District survey conducted by GAI Consultants, Inc., the report recommends that the property owners of the following properties, as identified in the survey report, seek individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places, should the National designation of the district not be supported: • 60 Marine Way, The Anchorage • 110 Marine Way, Marine Villas • 200 SE 7`h Avenue, First Church of Christ Scientist Section 6. Pursuant to the 2008 Marina Historic District survey conducted by GAI Consultants, Inc., the report recommends that the property owners of the following properties removed from the Marina Historic District, as identified in the survey report, seek individual listing on the Local Register of Historic Places: 330 SE 7`h Avenue 340 SE 7`h Avenue Section 7. Pursuant to the 2008 Marina Historic District survey conducted by GAI Consultants, Inc., the report changed the classification from contributing to non - contributing for the property located at 238 SE 7`h Avenue "due to inappropriate new construction on the property." Section 8. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the- day of December, 2008. ATTEST: City Clerk e,--- C30— cc— &,. MAYOR RES. NO. 55 -08 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Commissioners FROM: AMY E. ALVAREZ, HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNER MARK MCDONNELL, AICP, ACTING DIRECTOR PLANNING AND ZONING THROUGH: CITY MANAGER DATE: December 4, 2008 SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM 9.B. - REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 9.2008 RESOLUTION NO. 55-08/GAI CONSULTANTS, INC. ITEM BEFORE COMMISSION The item before the Commission is adoption of Resolution 55 -08 to formally recognize the resurvey of the Marina Historic District conducted by GAI Consultants, Inc. and accepting the findings and recommendations made in the final report. BACKGROUND The City hired GAI Consultants, Inc. to conduct a survey from April — June 2008 following concerns by property owners regarding the Marina Historic District's integrity within the 300 block of SE 7th Avenue. The objective was to survey all properties within the Marina Historic District containing both contributing and non - contributing buildings and structures by preparing an historical overview of the area, survey boundary, and architectural information. The final survey report makes the following recommendations: *That the southern boundary be amended to remove those properties south of 708 SE 3rd Street, and 300 -305 SE 7th Avenue; *That a second Period of Significance (POS) be adopted to span 1947 -1960; *That the amended district be nominated for listing on the National Register of Historic Places; *That if there is not support for listing of the entire district on the National Register of Historic Places, then those eligible properties both within the amended district and the removed portion are encouraged to seek individual designations. A complete outline of the recommendations is provided in the attached report, resolution, and HPB Staff Report of November 19, 2008. In addition, two maps are attached which depict the Marina Historic District's existing boundaries and property classifications, and the above noted recommendations. The resolution, once adopted by the City Commission, will acknowledge those recommendations made by the survey of the Marina Historic District. It is important to point out that the recommendations will not be "in effect" until those applicable processes outlined in the LDRs are followed, which include application submittal for action by the City Commission after recommendation by the HPB. REVIEW BY OTHERS The Historic Preservation Board (HPB) reviewed the subject Resolution at its November 19, 2008 meeting where a recommendation of approval was made with the caveat that the property located at 238 SE 7th Avenue not be reclassified from contributing to non - contributing. (Further information regarding this property is provided in the attached survey report and HPB Staff Report.). RECOMMENDATION Approve Resolution 55 -08. MEETING OF: November 19, 2008 ITEM: RESOLUTION 55 -08, RECOGNIZING THE RESURVEY OF THE MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT CONDUCTED BY GAI CONSULTANTS, INC. AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN THE FINAL REPORT. ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD The item before the Board is that of making a recommendation to the City Commission regarding Resolution 55 -08. BACKGROUND & DESCRIPTION The City hired GAI Consultants, Inc. to conduct a survey from April — June 2008 following concerns by property owners regarding the Marina Historic District's integrity within the 300 block of SE 7th Avenue. The objective was to survey all properties within the Marina Historic District containing both contributing and non - contributing buildings and structures by preparing a historical overview of the area, survey boundary, and architectural information. The final survey report recommends the following: • That the following properties be removed from the Marina Historic District (illustrated on Exhibit A as area south of amended boundary): 0 310 SE 7th Avenue 0 315 SE 7th Avenue 0 318 SE 7th Avenue 0 319 SE 7th Avenue 0 321 SE 7th Avenue o 325 SE 7th Avenue o 330 SE 7th Avenue o 332 SE 7th Avenue o 335 SE 7th Avenue o 340 SE 7th Avenue o 345 SE 7th Avenue o 350 SE 7th Avenue • That a second Period of Significance* be adopted to span 1947 -1960, which would reclassify the following properties from non - contributing to contributing (illustrated on Exhibit A key as contributing -new): Address Date Style 804 -804 East Atlantic Avenue, The Blue Anchor 1951 Masonry Vernacular 24 -26 Marine Way 1960 Frame Vernacular 200 Marine Way, First Church of Christ Scientist 1948 Masonry Vernacular 705 -711 SE 2ND Street 1953 Masonry Vernacular 101 SE 7th Avenue 1950 Masonry Vernacular 123 SE 7th Avenue 1953 Ranch 126 SE 7th Avenue 1949 Moderne 127 SE 7th Avenue 1951 Masonry Vernacular 134 SE 7th Avenue 1947 Minimal Traditional 138 SE 7th Avenue 1947 Frame Vernacular 139 SE 7th Avenue 1960 Frame Vernacular Resolution 55 -08; Marina Resurvey HPB Meeting of November 19, 2008 Page 2 of 3 200 SE 7th Avenue 1945 Colonial Revival 203 SE 7th Avenue 1954 Masonry Vernacular 209 SE 7th Avenue 1948 Masonry Vernacular 213 SE 7th Avenue 1951 Moderne 218 SE 7th Avenue 1959 Minimal Traditional . 300 SE 7th Avenue 1957 Masonry Vernacular 303 SE 7th Avenue 1954 Ranch 305 SE 7th Avenue 1947 Frame Vernacular * The current Period of Significance spans from 1922 to 1943. • That the amended district be nominated for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. That the property owners seek individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places for the following properties should the National designation of the district not be supported (see * on Exhibit A): • 60 Marine Way, The Anchorage • 110 Marine Way, Marine Villas • 200 SE 7th Avenue, First Church of Christ Scientist • That the property owners of the following properties removed from the Marina Historic District, seek individual listing on the Local Register of Historic Places (see • on Exhibit A): • 330 SE 7th Avenue • 340 SE 7th Avenue Two maps are attached which depict the Marina Historic District's existing boundaries and property classifications, and the above noted recommendations. The survey report also notes that the property at 238 SE 7th Avenue was reclassified on the Florida Master Site File form from contributing to non - contributing "due to inappropriate new construction on the property." The property owners have been receiving an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on improvements made to the contributing structure in 1999, which will end on December 31, 2009. The repercussion of this reclassification is that the property owners will be required to pay back the exempted taxes plus interest. It is important to note that this issue was raised by City and State Staff when the new construction was considered by both the HPB and the City Commission on appeal. The subject reclassification requires consideration by the City Commission via recommendation by the HPB. The resolution, once adopted by the City Commission, will acknowledge those recommendations made by the survey of the Marina Historic District. It is important to point out that the recommendations will not be "in effect" until those applicable processes outlined in the LDRs are followed, which include application submittal for action by the City Commission via recommendation by the HPB. The attached Resolution (55 -08) is now before the Board for recommendation to the City Commission. I ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS I A. Continue with direction. Resolution 55 -08; Marina Resurvey HPB Meeting of November 19, 2008 Page 3 of 3 Prepared by: Amy E. Alvarez, Historic Preservation Planner Attachments: • Resolution 55 -08 • Exhibit A -Map of 2008 Survey Recommendations • Exhibit B -Map of Existing Boundaries and Classifications Draft Report Resurvey of Marina Historic District City of Delray Beach Palm Beach County, Florida Prepared for: City of Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Department Prepared by: Warren F. Adams, M.A., Senior Architectural Historian GAI Consultants, Inc. GAI Project No. C080480.00 June 16, 2008 q gai consultants Draft Report Resurvey of Marina Historic District City of Delray Beach Palm Beach County, Florida ,gk Prepared for: City of Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Department Prepared by: Warren F. Adams, M.A., Senior Architectural Historian GAI Consultants, Inc. GAI Project No. C080480.00 June 16, 2008 ,f gaiconsultants Final Report June 16, 2008 Acknowledgements Resurvey of the Marina Historic District This project could not have been completed without the assistance, support, and cooperation of many people in the City of Delray Beach. Special thanks go to Amy Alvarez, Historic Preservation Planner, who provided invaluable technical and professional assistance throughout the survey. Thanks also go to several local residents who, during the fieldwork phase, inquired about the project upon noticing field staff, and were happy to provide any anecdotal information about their property or the neighborhood. gai consultants Final Report June 16, 2008 Abstract Consultant: GAI Consultants, Inc. 301 East Pine Street, Suite 1020 Orlando, Florida 32801 407.423.8398 Resurvey of the Marina Historic District Client: City of Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Department 100 NW 1s` Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33444 561.243.7040 Scope of Services: Conduct a Resurvey of the Marina Historic District. Principal Investigators: Warren F. Adams, Senior Architectural Historian Purpose: To resurvey the architectural resources in the Marina Historic District and to evaluate the resources for individual eligibility and eligibility as contributors to the historic district, for both local designation and National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) significance. Date(s) Conducted: May 10 - May 16 2008 Project Name: Resurvey of the Marina Historic District City /County /State: City of Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida Survey Area: Within the corporate limits of the City of Delray Beach, the survey area is bounded on the north by East Atlantic Avenue; on the west by the alley between SE 7th Avenue and Federal Highway; on the east by the Intracoastal Waterway; and on the south by SE 4`h Street. Note: the multi - family properties at 35 and 45 SE 7th Avenue are not included in the district. # of Surveyed Resources: A total of 87 properties /structures were surveyed, which included 16 newly identified contributing resources and 45 survey updates. Recommended Actions: Amend the existing Marina Historic District boundary; nominate the amended Marina Historic District to the NRHP under Criterion A (Community Planning and Development), Criterion B (Significant Persons) and Criterion C (Architecture). ai consultants Final Report June 16, 2008 Resurvey of the Marina Historic District Resurvey of the Marina Historic District at a Glance GAI Consultants, Inc. (GAI) surveyed 87 resources. Of those, 45 had been identified in previous surveys and 42 were newly surveyed (26 are non - contributing). No resources within the survey area are currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). GAI has identified 3 resources that are eligible for NRHP listing. There are 43 resources within the study area that the City of Delray Beach has already designated as local landmarks as part of a historic district. GAI has identified 16 additional resources that are eligible for contributing status or that warrant further consideration by the Historic Preservation Board. All of these properties are private residences. i col il.h�s iii Final Report June 16, 2008 Table of Contents Resurvey of the Marina Historic District ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS................................................................................................. ..............................I ABSTRACT................................................................................................................. ............................... II RESURVEY OF THE MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT AT A GLANCE ........ ............................... ............................ III 1.0 INTRODUCTION, PROJECT LOCATION, AND PROJECT PURPOSE ............................... ..............................1 1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ ..............................1 1.2 Project Location ..................................................................................... ..............................1 1.3 Project Purpose ..................................................................................... ..............................1 2.0 METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................... ..............................4 2.1 Meetings ................................................................................................ ..............................4 2.2 Background Research ........................................................................... ..............................4 2.3 Field Survey and Data Entry ................................................................. ..............................4 2.4 Evaluation .............................................................................................. ..............................5 3.0 PREVIOUS SURVEYS IN THE MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT SURVEY AREA ................. ..............................6 3.1 Previous Cultural Resources Surveys in the Survey Area .................... ..............................6 3.2 National Register- Listed Resources in the Marina Historic District ...... ..............................6 3.3 Marina Historic District Historic Landmarks .......................................... ..............................6 4.0 SURVEY FINDINGS ................................................................................................ ..............................7 4.1 Architectural Styles in the Marina Historic District Survey Area ........... ..............................7 4.2 Architectural Types in the Marina Historic District Survey Area .......... .............................10 4.3 Surveyed Resources in the Marina Historic District Survey Area ........ .............................11 5.0 HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF DELRAY BEACH .......................................................... .............................15 5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... .............................14 5.2 Early History of Delray Beach .............................................................. .............................14 5.3 Florida Land Boom (and Bust) in Delray Beach ................................... .............................16 5.4 The Great Depression and World War 11 .............................................. .............................17 5.5 Aftermath of World War II to Present ................................................... .............................17 5.6 History and Development of the Marina Historic District ..................... .............................18 6.0 EVALUATION OF SURVEYED RESOURCES FOR NRHP LISTING AND AS LOCALLY DESIGNATED HISTORIC PROPERTIES .................................................................... .............................20 6.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... .............................22 6.2 National Register of Historic Places ( NRHP) ....................................... .............................22 6.3 Historic Significance and the NRHP Criteria ........................................ .............................22 6.4 Applying the NRHP Criteria to the Marina Historic District Survey Area ..........................22 6.5 Historic Resources Eligible for Individual Listing in the NRHP ............ .............................23 6.6 Marina Historic District Evaluation ....................................................... .............................23 7.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................ .............................29 7.1 Summary and Conclusions ....................................................:............. .............................29 7.2 Recommendations ............................................................................... .............................29 8.0 REFERENCES CITED ............................................................................................. .............................30 Appendix A The National Register Criteria For Evaluation Appendix B Previously - Surveyed Resources in the City of Delray Beach Marina Historic District Appendix C Newly- Surveyed Resources in the City of Delray Beach Marina Historic District Appendix D Non - contributing Resources in the City of Delray Beach Marina Historic District I consultants 1 iv Final Report June 16, 2008 List of Figures Figure 1 Project Location — Resurvey of the Marina Historic District Figure 2 Detail Location of the Marina Historic District .................... Figure 3 Recommended Boundary of the Marina Historic District... List of Photographs Resurvey of the Marina Historic District ......................................... I......... 2 ............................... I................... 3 .................. ............................... 25 Photograph 1 118 SE 7`h Avenue ( PB10286) ........................................................... ..............................7 Photograph 2 50 Palm Square ( PB00299) ............................................................... ..............................7 Photograph 3 29 Palm Square ( PB00298) ............................................................... ..............................8 Photograph4 123 SE 7'h Avenue ............................................................................. ..............................8 Photograph 5 9 SE 7`h Avenue ( PB10297) ............................................................... ..............................8 Photograph 6 106 SE 7`h Avenue ( PB10287) ........................................................... ..............................9 Photograph 7 60 Palm Square ( PB00300) ............................................................... ..............................9 Photograph 8 200 SE 7`h Avenue ( PB10275) ........................................................... ..............................9 Photograph 9 The Anchorage, 60 Marine Way ( PB10290) ..................................... .............................10 Photograph 10 816 -840 East Atlantic Avenue ( PB00245) ........................................ .............................10 Photograph 11 238 SE 7`h Avenue ( PB10270) .......................................................... .............................14 Photograph 12 Orange Grove House of Refuge, Built in 1876 ................................. .............................15 Photograph 13 1895 Plat of Town of Linton .............................................................. .............................15 Photograph 14 John Shaw Sundy Residence, Which Still Stands on South Swinton Avenue ..............16 Photograph 15 4`h of July Parade 1914, on Atlantic Avenue ..................................... .............................17 Photograph 16 Original Bridge Crossing East Coast Canal, Circa 1910 .................. .............................17 Photograph 17 The Colony Hotel on East Atlantic Avenue, Built in 1926 ................. .............................18 Photograph 18 City -owned Parkland and Marina - Marine Way ............................... .............................19 Photograph 19 Art Moderne commercial property - 700 -708 East Atlantic Avenue (PB00244) ............ 19 Photograph 20 Out -of -Scale New Construction – 325 SE 7`h Avenue ...................... .............................20 Photograph 21 New Townhomes on the West District Boundary ............................. .............................20 Photograph 22 Marine Villas – 110 Marine Way ( PB00267) ..................................... .............................20 Photograph 23 Middle Fontaine Fox Cottage -222 SE 7th Avenue ( PB10274) .......... .............................21 List of Tables Table 1 Surveyed Resources — Marina Historic District .............................................. .............................11 Table 2 Resources in the City of Delray Beach Marina Historic District Survey Area Eligible for Individual Listing as Delray Beach Historic Landmarks and /or in the National Register of HistoricPlaces ............................................................................................. ............................... 23 Table 3 Contributing Resources in the Marina Historic District Survey Area ............. .............................27 a i cowl t v Final Report Resurvey of the Marina Historic District June 16, 2008 1.0 Introduction, Project Location, and Project Purpose 1.1 Introduction The Historic Preservation Chapter of the City of Delray Beach Land Development Regulations, which was adopted March 10, 1987, combined with Delray Beach's status as a Certified Local Government (CLG), mandates the City to periodically conduct an inventory of historic architectural resources. The Historic Preservation Chapter calls for identification of all districts, archaeological sites, buildings, structures, improvements and appurtenances within the city. As outlined in the Request for Proposals, this task is projected to be completed no later than June 15, 2008. The Resurvey of the Marina Historic District is intended to provide a detailed report on the development and architecture of the district, and recommendations as to the designation of the district both on the Local and National Registers of Historic Places. The resurvey is to include all contributing and non - contributing buildings and structures within the district boundary and Florida Master Site File (FMSF) forms will be submitted for all buildings and structures over 35 years of age. 1.2 Project Location The Marina Historic District Resurvey area is located within the corporate limits of the City of Delray Beach, in Palm Beach County, Florida (Figure 1). The City of Delray Beach is located on the Atlantic Coast of Florida, south of West Palm Beach, and north of Boca Raton. Palm Beach County is bounded on the west by Glades County and Hendry County, on the north by Martin County, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the south by Broward County. The Marina Historic District Resurvey Area, which is located south of the downtown area, consists of city blocks that typically follow a rectilinear grid within the corporate limits of the City of Delray Beach. The survey area is bounded on the north by East Atlantic Avenue; on the west by the north /south alley between SE 7`h Avenue and Federal Highway from SE 4`h Street to SE 1s` Street where it veers to the east and then continues north to East Atlantic Avenue along the center line of SE 7`h Avenue; on the east by the Intracoastal Waterway; and on the south by SE 4`h Street (Figure 2). Note: the multi - family properties at 35 and 45 SE 7`h Avenue are not included in the district. 1.3 Project Purpose The City of Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Department initiated this project to ensure that the City's ongoing preservation planning efforts effectively respond to the City's current historic resources. The purpose of this survey project is to augment and update previous survey work conducted, and provide information on pre -1973 resources not previously surveyed. The collected information will assist the City in the factual understanding of its historic resources and allow for the appropriate future planning of the Marina Historic District and its immediate surroundings. gai consultants it r l N "N �l S! 1;n nl; 9" J 771F fit t 777 It -1 "Wis", Asp--- y C1!('jbV 1'1 2' N Ne ki'� IT" a}l 11-A W /V )Y, rt h'P f" 11'7N f it z A" g Ij —J Z), I�klkllui it Q 4i .. ....... ........ 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Lij MIRAMAR STREET Lj I N GR Al I AM gai consultants 1 3 Final Report June 16, 2008 2.0 Methodology Resurvey of the Marina Historic District The Resurvey of the Marina Historic District was conducted between May 10 and May 16, 2008 by GAI Senior Architectural Historian Warren Adams. The survey consisted of four phases: 1) meetings, 2) background research, 3) field survey and data entry, and 4) evaluation of resources within the study area for their eligibility for local and national landmark status. 2.1 Meetings Several meetings were held in connection with this project. A kick -off meeting with the City of Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Department was held on April 15, 2008 at the City offices in Delray Beach. This meeting covered the project background, schedule, purpose and goals, and recommended research sources and local contacts.. On May 19, 2008, Warren Adams held a meeting with Amy Alvarez at the City of Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Department to give an overview of the survey process and survey findings and to discuss the Draft Report. On May 21, 2008, the progress of the survey and report was discussed with Amy Alvarez (City of Delray Beach Preservation Planner), Paul Dorling (City of Delray Beach Director of Planning and Zoning), and Susan Ruby (City of Delray Beach City Attorney). On the same day, a progress report was also presented to the City's Historic Preservation Board (HPB) at their regular meeting as a Discussion Item. 2.2 Background Research GAI conducted a search of the Florida Master Site File (FMSF) database for previously surveyed historic resources and previous cultural resource management reports. Presently there are 45 resources with FMSF numbers located in the study area. The previous surveys in the City of Delray Beach are described more fully in Section 3 of this report. GAI Senior Architectural Historian Warren Adams conducted additional research on the general history and development of the Marina District and the City of Delray Beach to augment the information provided in the FMSF forms. This included a review of information on previously surveyed buildings and structures, published histories of the City of Delray Beach, and Sanborn maps depicting the project area. Further research was also undertaken in the City of Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Department, where building record cards and HPB reports by City Staff were consulted to check for any alterations to structures within the project area. 2.3 Field Survey and Data Entry The existing boundary of the Marina Historic District study area (see Figure 2) was established by the original designation of the district in 1988. The boundary was established to include resources that represent the best architectural examples which fall within the period of significance and that convey the historic architectural character and the historical spatial development of the neighborhood. GAI Senior Architectural Historian Warren Adams conducted the field survey phase of this project between May 10 and May 16, 2008, systematically walking street -by- street to update the existing information and to identify newly contributing architectural resources within the historic district. The field survey phase involved the documentation of architectural resources in the survey area. The architectural resources were photographed and recorded on FMSF Forms and entered into the SmarfForm 11 database program. The architectural styles, features, and settings of these resources were recorded, and any major changes or alterations to the resources were noted. All copies of the photographs for use by the City were prints processed from digital images taken during the field survey phase. Photographs submitted to the FMSF were digital images on a compact disc, as well as prints on plain paper. Original FMSF forms and supporting materials were submitted to the City of Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Department and to the FMSF in Tallahassee. GAI expected to identify a large number of resources that had been previously recorded in the FMSF, based on the completion of the original designation. This expectation was verified in the field. Since the original survey, the Marina Historic District has experienced a significant level of inappropriate development both within and adjacent to the district boundary and has lost some contributing resources as a result of demolition and alterations. These factors led GAI to expect a number of negative impacts to the district as a whole, which could potentially result in a proposed amendment to the existing district boundary. Final Report June 16, 2008 2.4 Evaluation Resurvey of the Marina Historic District There were three principal goals of the resurvey of the Marina Historic District: 1) evaluate the historic properties in the Marina Historic District survey area for their status as contributors or non - contributors within the district; 2) evaluate the historic resources for eligibility in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), either individually, or as part of a historic district; and 3) evaluate the existing district boundary to determine if it should be amended. The evaluations were based on the information collected during the fieldwork and background research phases of the survey, the NRHP Criteria (Appendix A), National Register Bulletin 15 -How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, National Register Bulletin 21- Defining Boundaries for National Register Properties, and the City of Delray Beach Land Development Regulations Section 4.5.1(B) Criteria for Designation of Historic Sites or Districts. gal consultants' 5 Final Report Resurvey of the Marina Historic District June 16, 2008 3.0 Previous Surveys in the Marina Historic District Survey Area GAI conducted a search of previous historic architectural surveys conducted within the Marina Historic District. Three previous cultural resource surveys have been identified that included all or part of the project area. The identified architectural and historical surveys, which have been conducted since 1988, are summarized below. 3.1 Previous Cultural Resources Surveys in the Survey Area The first survey of the Marina Historic District was undertaken in 1988 for the creation of the historic district. This initial survey consisted of an overview of all resources within the existing district boundary and identified 51 contributing buildings and 45 non- contributing buildings. The contributing buildings were built between 1922 and 1943, with the predominant architectural styles being Mediterranean Revival and Minimal Traditional. Other architectural styles included Art Moderne, Colonial Revival, Bungalow, Vernacular, Monterey, and Mission. The report also noted the most significant structures within the district, which included: The Presidential (700 East Atlantic Avenue); The Boyd Building (840 East Atlantic Avenue); The Christian Science Church (200 SE 7th Avenue); The Anchorage (66 Marine Way); Marine Villas (110 Marine Way); The Fontaine Fox Cottages (238, 232, 228, and 222 SE 7`h Avenue); and the early Mission style townhouses at 46 -48 Marine Way. Following the original survey, no other comprehensive district - specific surveys have been undertaken. However, in 1999, Janus Research updated the previously available information on contributing structures as part of their citywide survey, and in 2006, REG Architects included a general overview of the district in the amended Historic Preservation Design Guidelines. The amended guidelines list 44 structures as contributing to the district and, with concern, note the level of new development, particularly in the southern portion of the district. 3.2 National Register- Listed Resources in the Marina Historic District The City of Delray Beach currently has five properties listed on the National Register; however, none are located within the Marina Historic District. 3.3 Marina Historic District Historic Landmarks In 1987, The City of Delray Beach enacted its first historic preservation ordinance, which resulted in the creation of the Historic Preservation Board (HPB). The HPB's duties, according to the ordinance, include recommending historic sites and districts to the City Commission. The City currently has 30 individually designated historic sites; however, none are located within the Marina Historic District. i consultants 6 Final Report June 16, 2008 4.0 Survey Findings Resurvey of the Marina Historic District 4.1 Architectural Styles in the Marina Historic District Survey Area Vernacular Vernacular buildings were typically designed and constructed by lay builders who utilized traditional building techniques. When America transformed from an agrarian to an industrial nation in the late nineteenth century, mass production was more widely practiced, leading to the standardization of building elements. Decorative features often were derived from other historical styles that may result in a classification of Vernacular with elements that are tied to a specific architectural style. For example, residential buildings in Delray Beach are frequently a vernacular type, but have recognizable features associated with Mediterranean Revival, Mission, or Classical styles. Frame Vernacular Frame Vernacular houses were built in the Marina Historic District beginning in the mid -1920s and continued in popularity into the 1940s, although there are also a small number of more recent examples including the resource at 24 -26 Marine Way that contains some classical detailing. Features of this building type typically include hipped or gable roofs, a gable -end fagade, open or screened front porches with a hipped or gable roof, and a central entrance. Other architectural details can include exposed rafter tails, gable -end vents, shutters, simple porch columns, and chimneys. Frame vernacular houses are usually sided with weatherboard or novelty siding, and are sometimes trimmed with contrasting cornerboards. Almost all of the houses of this style in the Marina Historic District are one story. A good example of the Frame Vernacular style in the survey area is illustrated by: Masonry Vernacular Photograph 1 -118 SE 7rh Avenue (PB10286) Masonry Vernacular buildings share many of the characteristics as those constructed in the Frame Vernacular style. They tend to be simple, largely unornamented, and constructed from readily available building materials. Masonry Vernacular houses were built within the Marina Historic District from 1928- 1957. They are a mixture of one- and two -story single family residences and one- and two -story multiple family units. Houses built in this style within the district are typically finished with smooth stucco and have hipped, gable, or flat roofs. Features of this building type include exposed rafter tails, gable vents, shutters, brick veneer and detailing, decorative metal trellises, and chimneys. Window types include double hung sash, jalousie, and awning. A good example of Masonry Vernacular architecture in the survey area is shown in Photograph 2: Photograph 2 -50 Palm Square (PB00299) gai consultants 7 Final Report June 16, 2008 Minimal Traditional Resurvey of the Marina Historic District The term Minimal Traditional describes the transition that occurred in residential design from the period just before World War it through the 1950s. As housing became affordable and new building technologies allowed for prefabrication and mass production, homes became simpler. The Minimal Traditional style develo ed as a com romise style reflecting Ranch Craftsman -style Bungalows V P traditional forms while utilizing a minimum of decorative details. The roofs of this style are typically low or intermediate, with close eaves and rake. Typically, but not always, these houses have large chimneys and a front - facing gable, reflecting the popularity of the Tudor style cottages that were so popular in the 1920s and 1930s. These houses, which are usually clad in wood or stucco and sometimes with a partial facing of stone, rock or brick, are relatively small, one -story, modest residences. A number of Minimal Traditional -style houses are present in the survey area, including: Photograph 3 -29 Palm Square (PB00298) This style, which originated in California in the 1930s, continued in popularity through the 1970s. Features of this style include a maximized fagade width, which is increased by built -in garages, a nearly standard amenity on these houses; a low- pitched roof, usually extending on the front to shelter a porch or stoop; an asymmetrical design; and ribbon or large picture windows with decorative shutters. A small number of Ranch style houses are located within the Marina Historic District. A good example is illustrated by: Photograph 4 -123 SE 7`h Avenue This style was popular in Florida from the 1920s through the 1940s. Features of this style include frame construction with weatherboard or novelty siding; a low- pitched roof, usually extending on the front to shelter a porch; wide overhanging eaves; exposed rafter tails; multi -pane upper sash; and an off - center entrance. They are typically one to one - and -a -half stories in height. A well - preserved example of the Bungalow style in the survey area is illustrated by: Photograph 5-9 SE r Avenue (PB10297) Final Report June 16, 2008 Mission Style Resurvey of the Marina Historic District The Mission style can be traced back to the Mission style California mission churches established by Father Junipero Serra during the 1700s. Built throughout Delray Beach, the Mission style was particularly popular during the Florida Land Boom period. This style features a one- or two - story height, smooth- or rough- textured stuccoed walls, a flat roof obscured by a parapet which may be shaped, clay tile shed roofs over windows and doors, Craftsman -style windows, exposed drain spouts, and arched openings. A well - preserved example of the Mission Style in the survey area is shown in Photograph 6: Mediterranean Revival Style Photograph 6 -106 SE 7"' Avenue (PB10287) This style first was developed in the Palm Beach area of Florida in the early 1920s and was popularized by Florida architect Addison Mizner, who constructed elaborate and scrupulously detailed Mediterranean Revival style mansions for his wealthy clients. Built in the survey area from the mid 1920s to the late 1930s, Mediterranean Revival style houses typically feature a one- or two -story height, frame or clay tile construction with stuccoed (smooth or textured) exterior, a shaped parapet, clay tile roof(s), arched window heads, decorative iron grillwork, stucco and brick steps, and decorative drain spouts. There are a number of examples of the Mediterranean Revival Style in the survey area, as illustrated by: Colonial Revival Style Photograph 7 -60 Palm Square (PB00300) The early origin of this style can be derived from the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876, where many Colonial- inspired buildings were interpreted. Twentieth century Colonial Revival buildings are usually free interpretations of the original; therefore, elements of Georgian, Federal, or Adam styles often are combined. Typically, details include a symmetrical plan shape, wood siding exterior, sash windows, and classically- inspired details such as columns and dentils. The only Colonial Revival example in the survey area is: Photograph 8 -200 SE 7`" Avenue (PB 10275) Final Report June 16, 2008 Monterey Art Moderne Resurvey of the Marina Historic District This residential type is named for the colonial capital of California during the Spanish occupation. The Monterey style was popular in Florida from the 1930s through the 1950s. The principal feature of the Monterey style is a second story porch that cantilevers over the first floor and is covered by the principal roof. Details include frame or masonry construction with wood or stucco exterior, double -hung sash or casement windows, and tile or shingle roof coverings. There is only one example of the Monterey style in the survey area: Photograph 9 —The Anchorage, 60 Marine Way (PB 10290) Art Moderne is considered a product of the modern movement in architecture. Art Moderne reflects the early twentieth century excitement over technological advancements, high speed transportation, and innovative new construction techniques. During the 1930s and 1940s, the Art Moderne style was one of the most popular styles found throughout Florida. Characteristic features include smooth wall surfaces, flat roofs, asymmetrical plans, and a horizontal amphasis. Other features include grooves, bands, and balustrades that contribute to the horizontality of the buildings and common materials include glass block, mirrored or stainless steel panels and aluminum doors and window trim. A fine example of an Art Moderne commercial building is: Photograph 10-816 -840 East Atlantic Avenue (PB00245) 4.2 Architectural Types in the Marina Historic District Survey Area The Marina Historic District survey area contains a limited range of architectural types, reflective of its history as a primarily residential area of the city. Single- family residences with uniform setbacks from the 1920s to 1960 are set on a grid street plan and make up the overwhelming majority of the building stock in the survey area. Lot sizes vary with the largest residential lots being situated on the Intracoastal Waterway. The most common architectural styles are Masonry and Frame Vernacular, Minimal Traditional, and Mediterranean Revival, with isolated examples of Mission, Monterey, Colonial Revival, Craftsman Bungalow, Ranch, and Art Moderne. Buildings in the southern section of the survey area range from small traditional residences to large, recently -built single family homes. Multiple- family residences within the survey area date from 1937 through 1996 and are a mixture of one - and two -story structures. The majority of these structures are Masonry Vernacular in style although there is also one example of the Monterey style. gai consultants I 10 Final Report Resurvey of the Marina Historic District June 16, 2008 Commercial buildings in the northern section of the survey area are concentrated along East Atlantic Avenue. The five commercial structures were built between 1931 and 1996 and are a mixture of architectural styles consisting of Art Moderne, Mission, Masonry Vernacular, and a modern interpretation of the Mediterranean Revival style. The structures range from one to three stories in height with glass storefronts facing the street. Isolated examples of other building types and property uses found in the survey area include a church, parking lots, and a marina and park on Marine Way. 4.3 Surveyed Resources in the Marina Historic District Survey Area GAI surveyed 87 resources in the Marina Historic District project area in May 2008. This number includes survey updates for 45 previously surveyed resources, 16 newly identified contributing resources, and 28 non - contributing resources (listed in Appendices B, C, and D respectively). Each entry in Table 1 (below) includes the FMSF number, date of construction (either documented or estimated), name (where applicable), address, and its architectural style. Resources highlighted in bold are listed as contributing structures within the Marina Historic District. The National Register- and locally - eligible resources also are listed in Section 6. Table 1 Surveyed Resources— Marina Historic District gai consultants11 The Presidential Building /Turner East Atlantic PB00244 1940 Property 700 -708 Avenue Art Moderne East Atlantic N/C 1996 Northern Trust Bank 770 Avenue Modern Mediterranean — East Atlantic PB10154 1951 The Blue Anchor 802 -804 Avenue Masonry Vernacular East Atlantic PB10155 1931 812 -814 Avenue Mission East Atlantic PB00245 1939 The Boyd Building 816 -840 Avenue Art Moderne i .._ ... __._.._ ... ................ _............._..................__. ......_._.._........_......._.. _ .._.._ ....... _ ....... _ _ _._._......._..... ._....__...... _ .................................... ._..._..__...._.._. PB13901 1960 24 -26 Marine Way __ --- --- ._._._ Frame Vernacular _ PB00264 1925 ._.._..._ ........... ._._..__.___ _ 30 Marine Way f Mediterranean Revival PB13902 1926 46 Marine Way Mediterranean Revival PB00265 1925 48 Marine Way Mediterranean Revival [ PB00266 1940 54 Marine Way Minimal Traditional j PB10290 1941 The Anchorage 60 Marine Way Monterey PB00267 1937 Marine Villas 110 Marine Way Mediterranean Revival i N/C 1975 116 Marine Way Modern Frame Vernacular i Modern Masonry N/C 2002 126 -140 Marine Way Vernacular N/C 1996 150 Marine Way Modern Frame Vernacular PB00269 1940 160 Marine Way Minimal Traditional PB10276 1948 200 Marine Way Masonry Vernacular P600298 1938 29 Palm Square Minimal Traditional gai consultants11 Final Report June 16, 2008 Resurvey of the Marina Historic District a consultants 12 3 t BT rox z PB10295 1938 i 33 Palm Square I Minimal Traditional PB10296 1937 36 _Palm Square Masonry Vernacular Minimal Traditional _ PB10294 1938 42 Palm Square PB10293 1940 49 Palm Square Minimal Traditional PB00299 1939 ..............._........_...._.................. 50 Palm Square _ ........... ............... ......... ................ _ ......... ...................... Masonry Vernacular .............._........................................................................................ PB10292 1940 ............................... 57 Palm Square Minimal Traditional PB00300 1928 60 Palm Square Mediterranean Revival PB10289 1940 65 Palm Square Minimal Traditional PB00374 1925 701 SE I" Street Frame Vernacular .... _ .................. _._ ................. ------ ..................... _ .................................... --- .._....... .... _ .......... _ ..... - - -- ......_...__._......__ ............................ _ ........ _ ............. _......_.._ .................. _- .......... . P600375 _.......__.__ 1925 .... __ ___.._...._........___..__._.__ 707 SE 1s' Street _.__.______ ........ .._..__.. ............... _____I._. ............ ....._ Frame Vernacular __ ___.- ....._............___.. PB13903 1953 _ . ........ .............__...__ ........... 705 -711 SE 2nd Street Masonry Vernacular PB00388 N/A 706 SE 2 "d Street Demolished PB10269 1925 708 SE 3`d Street Mission j Modern Masonry N/C 1989 711 SE 3`d Street i Vernacular N/C 1938 603 SE 4" Street Minimal Traditional PB10297 1925 _ 9 SE 7" Avenue Craftsman Bungalow PB10288 1939 55 SE 7'" Avenue Ranch j PB13904 1950 101 SE 7" Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB00465 1937 The Mews at Sloan Hammock 102 SE 7" Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB10287 1925 Sloan Hammock 106 SE 7'" Avenue Mission P613905 1968 111 SE 7'" Avenue Masonry Vernacular N/C 1996 114 SE 7'" Avenue Modern Frame Vernacular PB10286 1935 i (East Building) 118 SE 7'" Avenue Frame Vernacular i PB13906 1935 (West Building) 1181/2 SE 7" Avenue Frame Vernacular PB10285 1935 (East Building) 122 SE 7" Avenue Frame Vernacular j N/C 1989 (West Building) _ ...... _..._ ................................... - .... ......._ ..... 1221/2 SE 7'" Avenue .......... _ ................. _._ ....... ... -- ..._..._.._.._.._.._ Modern Frame Vernacular ........ ._........... ............._..... ....... ................... .. .... ............. PB13907 .__......... _ ..... _ .... _.- 1953 ___.._.__........................... ...._................. 123 SE 7" Avenue Ranch PB10283 1949 126 SE 7" Avenue Moderne PB10284 1951 127 SE 7'" Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB00466 1925 129 SE 7" Avenue Mediterranean Revival PB10281 1939 ._._.______._. 130 SE 7" Avenue Minimal Traditional PB10282 1925 .V .......... 131 SE 7" Avenue Craftsman Bungalow PB10279 1947 134 SE 7" Avenue Minimal Traditional PB10277 1947 138 SE 7" Avenue Frame Vernacular a consultants 12 3 Final Report June 16, 2008 Resurvey of the Marina Historic District 9 1. ffi9'Y�t iM, y i RS PB10278 1925 West Building 139 SE 7`" Avenue I Mission I PB13908 1960 j East Building �v _ 139 SE 7t' Avenue Frame Vernacular 142 Modern Masonry N/C c.2004 3 A &B SE 7t' Avenue 1111 Vernacular PB13909 1928 East Building 143 SE 7" Avenue I Masonry Vernacular PB13910 1967 West Building 143 SE '" 7 Avenue Masonry Vernacular - ......... ....................._....._.., N/C N/A _._.__._.._ ............... ............................... Church Parking Lot _ ----------- _........._. ....... ..... .... .. 146 - -._... ................ SE 7'" ._.._..._....... Avenue Vacant I PB10275 1945 3 First Church of Christ Scientist 200 SE 7" Avenue Colonial Revival PB13911 1954 203 SE 7'" Avenue Masonry Vernacular E PB13912 1948 ? 209 SE 7" Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB13913 .............. 1951 T ._ .................. ........ _.. _ ............ _ ..... _ .................. ..................... _ ...... _ ............... ........ _ ...... _... _..__ ............. 213 _ ........ ....... _.— SE 7'" .---------- _ ..... _...... ___..__ Avenue _ ..__..._......._ ........... _ ..... __..__ ..................... _ ......................... _ ..... _ ....... .......... .... Moderne PB13914 1922 ............ _._.._._ __..._.._. ........ _._..._______— 214 SE 7" Avenue Minimal Traditional PB13915 1959 i Fontaine Fox North Building 218 SE 7'" Avenue Minimal Traditional PB10273 1935 219 SE 7'" Avenue Monterey PB10274 1937 E Fontaine Fox Middle Building 222 SE 7`" Avenue Frame Vernacular PB10272 1937 Fontaine Fox South Building 228 SE 7'" Avenue Minimal Traditional Modern Masonry I N/C 1991 229 SE 7'" Avenue Vernacular PB10271 1938 232 SE 7`" Avenue Frame Vernacular i i Modern Masonry N/C 1989 237 SE 7" Avenue Vernacular .__._ ................... _..__.; .___...._______._.. PB10270 __._._........__.. 1937 .__- ..._.._..._ _...._._.___._.. __...._._..____...._..__......_ 238 _._..___..____.... SE 7" Avenue Frame Vernacular PB13916 1970 242 SE 7`" Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB13917 1972 244 SE 7'" Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB13918 1957 300 SE 7'" Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB13919 1954 303 SE 7'" Avenue Mediterranean Revival PB13920 1947 305 SE 7'" Avenue Frame Vernacular N/C 1992 310 SE 7 "' Avenue Modern Frame Vernacular N/C 1977 ................ ........._ ............... _ .......... ....._................ 314 -318 ............ .._ ................... _ ... SE 7'" _ .... ---..—_..__ Avenue ............. _......................... _ Masonry Vernacular _ ........... _._......._...................... _ ....... _ ....... _ ... ...._..... _... ... ...... .i .................... _ .............. __.... __ ....... _ .................. .._ ... _ ................... _ .... ..._._._......_.................... Modern Mediterranean N/C c.2004 315 SE 7'" Avenue Revival Modern Mediterranean N/C c.2004 319 SE 7'" Avenue Revival N/C 1992 321 SE 7" Avenue Modern Masonry Vernacular Modern Mediterranean N/C 2004 325 SE 7'" Avenue Revival PB13921 1956 330 SE 7`" Avenue Masonry Vernacular ................. _ ............ ..................................................... .................... E gai consultants 1 13 Final Report Resurvey of the Marina Historic District June 16, 2008 The following should be noted: The status of the property located at 238 SE 7`h Avenue has been changed from contributing to non- contributing due to inappropriate new construction on the property. The new construction both dominates and almost completely obscures the original one -story historic structure. Photograph 11 — 238 SE 7h Avenue (PB10270) An application to demolish the structure at 213 SE 7`h Avenue was approved in 2007. gai consultants 1 14 Final Report June 16, 2008 5.0 Historical Overview of Delray Beach 5.1 Introduction Resurvey of the Marina Historic District The following narrative is not a history in the conventional sense. Instead, it provides a historic context or framework for the evaluation of the surveyed buildings and structures in the Marina Historic District survey area for possible national /local historic designation, both individually and as contributors to the historic district. This historic overview is organized around important milestones in the history of Delray Beach, and also highlights important historical themes, such as settlement. The concluding section of this chapter ties together the important historical themes in the 2008 Marina Historic District resurvey area as illustrated by examples of local architecture. 5.2 Early History of Delray Beach Development in the vicinity of Delray Beach began in 1876, with the construction of the Orange Grove House of Refuge No. 3 by the United States Life Saving Corps. This building was built on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in what is now Delray Beach, and was named for the nearby sour orange grove. This building was one of nine houses of refuge constructed on the east coast of Florida, from New Smyrna to Biscayne Bay. These buildings were constructed to serve as life saving stations for shipwrecked sailors or for travelers passing from the northern point of Jupiter south to Miami. The Zion Post Office was constructed near present -day Delray Beach in 1885, and it served as a stop for the Barefoot Mailman, who would make an overnight stop on his route between Juno Beach and Lemon City, located just north of Miami (Janus Research 2002: 10). Photograph 12— Orange Grove House of Refuge, Built in 1876 In 1894, William S. Linton, a postmaster from Saginaw, Michigan, traveled to south Florida with his friend and bookstore owner David Swinton. While in West Palm Beach, they became aware of a land sale being held near the House of Refuge and traveled down the East Coast Canal by barge to see the land. Ultimately, Linton and Swinton purchased 160 acres of land from Captain George Gleason of Jacksonville, who originally purchased the land in 1868 under the provisions of the Homestead Exemption Act (Farrar 1974: 12). Linton, in turn, platted a town in his name on this land. He returned to Michigan and began an advertising campaign to promote his investment and to draw settlers to his new town. The 1895 Plat for the Town of Linton laid out a central business district, residential lots, a school lot, and a race track. '. Photograph 13 -1895 Plat of Town of Linton In 1896, with the arrival of Henry Morrison Flagler's Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway, subdivisions were platted and the Town of Linton was officially recorded, in a partnership between Linton and Flagler's Model Land Company. Many of the new local residents went to work for Flagler, clearing and grading the railroad route and laying rails (Nielander 1995: 7). Black families from northern Florida also began to arrive and settled west of and near the Town of Linton, in an area known as the Sands, which got gal consultants! 15 Final Report Resurvey of the Marina Historic District June 16, 2008 its name from its sandy soil. This area is known today as the West Settler's Historic District. Many of these new families found the area suitable for settlement and opportunity, and in turn, they encouraged relatives and friends to relocate to the area (Janus Research 2003: 2). The new settlers to Linton, however, would quickly find themselves tested by several adverse events, including a freeze that destroyed many of the crops and a hurricane that brought devastation to their property. As a result, many of the settlers, including William S. Linton, found themselves financially ruined from the losses of crops and personal property. Many of the town's residents traveled back to Michigan or south to Miami. The news of Linton's financial demise spread to Michigan; subsequently, fewer people were willing to risk settlement in the new town. Because the name Linton had become associated with these catastrophic events, those citizens who remained decided to change the name of the town, both to attract new residents and to minimize the failure associated with William Linton. The name Delray was chosen, as it was also the name of the Detroit suburb where resident Warren W. Blackmer originally lived (Farrar 1974: 27). At the turn of the 20th century, the railroad spurred growth in the town, and the population expanded. Regular freight and passenger services were offered, and construction began to increase, including completion of two schools, a general store and commissary, and multiple churches (Janus Research 2002: 12). Flagler's Model Land Company also brought a number of Japanese immigrants to the area during this period. These immigrants settled just south Delray, forming a colony called Yamato. Flagler encouraged the Japanese settlers to establish farming communities, and pineapples became their principal crop. Colony founder Jo Sakai recruited young men from his native village of Miyazu, as well as other surrounding towns, to emigrate to Florida. Yamato Colony settlers frequented Delray, often participating in social events, educational activities, and trade. However, the Yamato settlement never reached more than 100 people, and a combination of a downturn in the pineapple market as well as competition from Cuban pineapple growers resulted in the near disappearance of the colony by 1920 (Janus Research 2003: 2). The early 20th century witnessed steady growth in Delray. During the first decade of the 1900s, the town continued its transformation from a small farming community to a destination favored by new residents and winter visitors. Atlantic Avenue grew as the commercial center of the town, and construction of hotels and commercial buildings occurred along this improved road, which was covered in stones from Swinton Avenue to the East Coast Canal. Communications in Delray were also improved at this time, as the West Palm Beach Telephone Company provided telephone service to the town (Janus Research 2002: 12). In 1909, Palm Beach County was created when it was carved out of the northern portion of Dade County. The town continued its evolution during the second decade of the 1900s, as the growing population allowed for increased investments and improvements. In 1911, the Town of Delray was incorporated, and John Shaw Sundy was elected the first mayor (Sundy's house still stands in the Old School Square Historic Arts District). The incorporated Town of Delray consisted of land located west of the East Coast Canal. Photograph 14 —John Shaw Sundy Residence, Which Still Stands on South Swinton Avenue i consultants 1 16 Final Report June 16, 2008 j X- W. w. . .. f 0 Resurvey of the Marina Historic District Photograph 15-4 "' of July Parade 1914, on Atlantic Avenue Delray continued to progress in the 1910s, through improvements such as construction of the first bridge across the East Coast Canal at Atlantic Avenue, organization of the first bank, inception of the first newspaper, and construction of the first electric plant, in 1914 (Sundy 1963: 2). Entertainment and recreation was also important to the residents of Delray, as a movie theater, The Bijou, was constructed in 1917. By 1920, the population census noted 1,051 residents living in Delray (Janus Research 2002: 13). Photograph 16— Original Bridge Crossing East Coast Canal, Circa 1910 5.3 Florida Land Boom (and Bust) in Delray Beach Following the end of World War I, which did not have a pronounced effect on Delray due to its relative isolation, a period of prosperity began in the area and throughout Florida. Many people were drawn to Florida's mild climate, and the proliferation of automobiles and road improvements teamed to bring many settlers to the Delray area. Known as the "Ocean City," the prime location and wealth of available land made Delray a top attraction for new residents (Janus Research 2003: 3). Land auctions were held daily in a tent on Atlantic Avenue, and commercial and residential buildings sprang up throughout the town. A number of new subdivisions were also developed throughout Delray, allowing middle- income families an opportunity to purchase homes. By 1923, the increased settlement prompted incorporation of the Town of Delray Beach, located between the East Coast Canal and the Atlantic Ocean. Shortly thereafter, in response to the housing shortage and to fill subdivisions in the town, the Delray Realty Board initiated a "Build -a- Home" program in 1925. Moderately - priced homes were constructed throughout the town to accommodate the increased demand for housing, and many of these homes were built in the popular styles of the time, including Spanish - influenced Mediterranean Revival and Mission styles, fashionable in the Palm Beach area during the 1920s, and the Frame Vernacular (borrowing many Bungalow influences) styles. By 1927, the Towns of Delray and Delray Beach merged, and were incorporated as the City of Delray Beach (Janus Research 2002: 18). gai consultants 1 17 Final Report Resurvey of the Marina Historic District June 16, 2008 Photograph 17 —The Colony Hotel on East Atlantic Avenue, Built in 1926 Although development was growing at an exponential rate, and the numbers of full - .a time and seasonal residents continued to increase, the land boom came to a jarring t a halt. By the end of 1925, many real estate investors began to cancel transactions, as JIM they became panicked by the news of bogus Florida real estate ventures. Prices and demand for Florida real estate had become so exaggerated that there was little basis for yX the inflated market. By August of 1926, the FEC Railroad stopped shipment of construction materials, severely hampering construction (Curl 1987: 94). The downfall was further exacerbated by two devastating hurricanes which passed through Palm Beach County in 1926 and 1928. The 1928 hurricane was particularly damaging to Delray Beach, as more than 227 houses were destroyed in the storm (Farrar 1974: 66). By the end of the 1920s, along with the crash of the stock market, Florida's real estate was rendered virtually worthless. 5.4 The Great Depression and World War II Despite the economic ravages of the Great Depression, Delray Beach maintained its status as a resort community during the 1930s. The city became a popular destination for cartoonists and writers during this period, as many maintained offices or studios in the Arcade Building on Atlantic Avenue (Britt 1984: 159). Construction projects on Ocean Boulevard and the Intracoastal Waterway also began to increase during this period, and subdivisions such as Ocean Breeze Estates and Seabreeze Park were platted and developed. Local architects began to design homes in lighter and simpler forms, providing a more stylish and practical response to those homes constructed during the Land Boom period (Groover 1998: 70). By the end of the 1930s, daily life in south Florida was being shaped by the looming threat of war. Florida was to become one of the military's major training grounds, and new training facilities were located on Yamato land. Families were evicted from their homes, and Delray Beach became a refuge for Japanese families escaping forced interment. Tourism, which had long been the state's major industry, was curtailed as hotels were converted for use as military housing. The influx of servicemen and their families necessitated an increase in industrial and agricultural production. Delray Beach was at the center of military involvement in Florida, as local men enlisted in the armed forces while women ran businesses and participated in war - related volunteer activities. Blackouts were common during evening hours, as German submarines patrolled off the east coast of Florida (Curl 1987: 109). The proximity of Delray Beach to a number of military installations in the area resulted in many military personnel and their families living in the city during the war. These families were taken by the atmosphere and climate of the area, and many decided to remain after the war (Janus Research 2003: 4). 5.5 Aftermath of World War II to Present Following World War II, communities in Florida began to grow at a rapid rate. Many of the World War II veterans who were stationed in Florida returned to establish permanent or seasonal residency. Since these new residents were faced with a housing shortage, many homes, including prefabricated homes, were quickly and efficiently constructed using the latest in building technology. In addition to the rapid growth of permanent and seasonal residents, the tourist population increased dramatically, reaching prewar levels (Janus Research 2002: 20). By the 1950s, architects began designing homes in Delray Beach that capitalized on ease of construction and suitability to the local climate. Many homes in the Palm Trail and Chevy Chase neighborhoods were constructed with 2 -car garages, metal frame jalousie or awning windows, and low- pitched roofs. These architects also used a U- shaped plan to include a rear patio space, which was a good response to gai consultants 1 18 Final Report Resurvey of the Marina Historic District June 16, 2008 indoor /outdoor living in a temperate climate and which promoted natural air circulation (Janus Research 2002: 21). Another wave of settlement in Delray Beach occurred in the 1960s and 1970s, in response to the relocation of large corporations such as IBM and Motorola to the area. Along with construction of offices and manufacturing facilities in the surrounding areas, suburban developments were built near Delray Beach, and many of the new residents found these suburbs much more attractive than neighborhoods near downtown (Curl 1987: 124). As a result of suburban development, shopping areas and amenities were built outside of the downtown area, and the resulting shift toward suburbanization had a negative effect on Delray Beach. In the 1980s, Delray Beach initiated efforts to revitalize the heart of downtown, by emphasizing the benefits of historic preservation and improving the infrastructure along the principal business thoroughfares. This effort continued through the 1990s and into the 2000s, as Delray Beach has sought to maintain its historic character and preserve its built environment by placing a renewed emphasis on the benefits of living and conducting business in and around the downtown area. 5.6 History and Development of the Marina Historic District The Marina Historic District is unique to the City of Delray Beach because of its proximity to East Atlantic Avenue and the Intracoastal Waterway. The district is laid out on a grid pattern.and the majority of streets are lined with large shade trees. There is an area of city -owned parkland on the east side of Marine Way adjacent to the marina. Photograph 18 - City -owned Parkland and Marina - Marine Way The historic architectural fabric in the Marina Historic District dates from 1922 to 1960. Frame and Masonry Vernacular, Minimal Traditional, and Mediterranean Revival style buildings represent common stylistic preferences in the survey area from this period. Buildings in these styles are found throughout the Marina Historic District, along with examples of Monterey, Mission, Art Moderne, Ranch, Colonial Revival, and Craftsman Bungalow. While the predominant use within the district is residential, there is one church located at 200 SE 7'h Avenue and several commercial properties on East Atlantic Avenue. Photograph 19—Art Moderne commercial property - 700 -708 East Atlantic Avenue (PB00244) There has been a significant amount of new development which negatively impacts the southern end of the historic district within the 300 block of SE 7" Avenue. This new development consists of large, out of scale homes along the Intracoastal Waterway which are not compatible with the historic character of the district. Understandably, these large, waterfront lots are extremely desirable; however, the scale and style of the €" I consultants 1 19 Final Report June 16, 2008 new structures is inappropriate for the district. Resurvey of the Marina Historic District The properties on the west side of the 300 block of SE 7th Avenue are also negatively impacted by the new four -story townhomes built to their rear. The townhomes are outside the historic district and are subject to different zoning regulations; however, they dominate the small, one -story homes within the district. Photograph 20 — Out -of -Scale New Construction — 325 SE 7" Avenue Photograph 21 — New Townhomes on the West District Boundary The Marina Historic District is home to a number of individually significant structures and ' t�� showcases some of the area's most �i accomplished architects. Built in 1939 and designed by Gustav Maas, the "Boyd Building" c; at 840 East Atlantic Avenue is a fine example of a commercial building in the Art Moderne style. The "Marine Villas" at 110 Marine Way were ._. designed by Sam Ogren, Sr. in the Mediterranean Revival style. The four individual cottages have been extremely well maintained and each has a different tile design around its door. Ogren also built the Monterey style "Anchorage" at 60 Marine Way and designed and executed the fagade renovation of the First Church of Christ Scientist. The church, which served as a chapel to the US Army Air Force Base in Boca Raton, was originally constructed in 1942 and relocated to 200 SE 7`h Avenue in 1949. Other Ogren works include the structures at 200 Marine Way and 203 SE 7`h Avenue. The cottage located at "707 SE 15f Street and relocated from Boca Raton in the 1930s was designed by renowned architect Addison Mizner. Photograph 22 — Marine Villas — 110 Marine Way (PB00267) Other historically significant properties include the "Fontaine Fox Cottages" at 218, 222, and 228 SE 7th Avenue. Fox, a famous cartoonist and creator of "Toonerville Trolley ", was a notable winter resident of Delray Beach. The west side of the 300 block of SE 7th Avenue contained the "Blank Nurseries ". The John ai consultants € 20 Final Report June 16, 2008 Resurvey of the Marina Historic District Rudolph Blank family came to Delray in 1903 from Bay City, Michigan, which makes them part of the early "Michigan Connection" as the settlers from the Saginaw area were called. They founded the first tropical plant nursery in the area, left a legacy of shade trees throughout the area and lived in < x several structures on the 300 block. Photograph 23 — Middle Fontaine Fox Cottage - 222 SE 7 I Avenue (PB10274) ME Final Report June 16, 2008 Resurvey of the Marina Historic District 6.0 Evaluation of Surveyed Resources for NRHP Listing and as Locally Designated Historic Properties 6.1 Introduction GAI evaluated the 87 surveyed resources in the Marina Historic District for their eligibility as locally - designated historic properties and for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). These resources were also evaluated for their potential to be collective contributing elements in the historic district, eligible for listing in the NRHP and as contributing elements in the Marina Historic District. GAI utilized the criteria and standards relevant for each historic register, including National Register Bulletin 15 -How to Apply the National Register Criteria and the criteria defined in Section 4.5.1 - Historic Preservation Sites and Districts, in the City of Delray Beach Land Development Regulations. 6.2 National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) The NRHP provides recognition for individual buildings and historic districts significant on the national, state, and local levels. One important function of the NRHP is to identify significant properties that federal, state, and local planners should carefully consider when developing projects. Specifically, any project involving federal or state funding, permitting, licensing, or assistance must avoid adverse impacts to the NRHP - listed or — eligible property. Listing in the NRHP, either individually or as part of an historic district, may make a property eligible for a Federal Income Tax Credit. The property must be income producing and may qualify for up to a 20% income tax credit. In Florida, counties and cities can grant ad valorem tax relief for owners of historic properties. NRHP - listed properties also may be eligible for some American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and building safety code adjustments. 6.3 Historic Significance and the NRHP Criteria The NRHP lists individual landmarks and historic districts that satisfy specific criteria for significance and standards for architectural integrity (Appendix A). The significance of an individual landmark or an historic district is assessed against the historic context established for the surrounding city, county, region, or state. The historic context written for the Marine Historic District architectural survey area established important historical themes and time periods against which the area's historic resources can be evaluated. GAI evaluated the integrity of individual resources in the survey area, as well as the integrity of the neighborhood within the survey area. The integrity of an individual historic resource or an historic district carries equal weight with its historic significance in assessing eligibility for listing in the NRHP. Alterations and additions to historic resources may affect the integrity of individual resources. Generally, buildings in the survey area have been altered or added to in some degree over the years and a number of new, large, and out -of -scale infill structures have been constructed to the south of the survey area that adversely affect the integrity of the district as a whole. 6.4 Applying the NRHP Criteria to the Marina Historic District Survey Area The three NRHP Criteria (Criteria A, B, and C) relating to historic structures were applied to individual historic resources and the Marina Historic District survey area. ■ Criterion A relates to significance in the broad patterns of history on the national, state, or local level, as well as association with important historical events. The Marina Historic District is significant under Criterion A for its association with the development of early neighborhoods in Delray Beach. This collection of resources was one of the early neighborhoods platted in the city. The district also represents two periods of rapid settlement of the city, during the Land Boom of the 1920s and the post World War II growth from the 1940s through the 1950s. ■ Criterion B relates to an individual resource's association with a person or persons significant on the local, state, or national level. A historic district may also be significant under Criterion B for buildings that are associated with significant individuals. Several buildings within the district are associated with important individuals in the city's history, such as those of the pioneering Blank family and the Fontaine Fox Cottages, associated with the famous cartoonist. l consultants 1 22 Final Report Resurvey of the Marina Historic District June 16, 2008 Criterion C relates to buildings or historic districts that embody one or more distinctive architectural styles or types, or can be attributed to known architects or master craftsmen. As shown above, the Marina Historic District contains a number of significant structures of varying architectural styles designed by prominent architects including Addison Mizner, Sam Ogren, Sr., John Volk, and Gustav Maas. 6.5 Historic Resources Eligible for Individual Listing in the NRHP As part of the Marina Historic District resurvey, GAI identified buildings in the survey area that are eligible for listing in the NRHP and /or as locally designated historic landmarks. As this was a reconnaissance - level survey, these evaluations were based on exterior examinations only along with basic historical research. The City should undertake an intensive survey of the following resources involving a detailed exterior and interior examination, comprehensive historic research, and a historic boundary determination for each resource. This should be followed by property owner requests for formal nomination of the historic resources to the NRHP and /or as City of Delray Beach historic landmarks. Table 2 lists the recommended historic resources evaluated during the 2008 survey, along with their FMSF number, name (where applicable), address, and the applicable City of Delray Beach and /or NRHP eligibility. Table 2 Resources in the City of Delray Beach Marina Historic District Survey Area Eligible for Individual Listing as Delray Beach Historic Landmarks and /or in the National Register of Historic Places 6.6 Marina Historic District Evaluation GAI evaluated the newly and previously surveyed historic resources in the Marina Historic District project area as contributing resources 1) eligible for listing in the NRHP and /or eligible for listing in the local 3"M ,T i, - .. Lv3 The Presidential BuildinglTurner PB00244 Property 700 -708 East Atlantic Avenue Yes No PB10154 The Blue Anchor ................ 802 -804 East Atlantic Avenue Yes ....._................. _....... No .................... . PB10155 ........................... ...................................... _ .................................. 812 -814 East Atlantic Avenue ! Yes No P800245 The Boyd Building 816 -840 East Atlantic Avenue Yes No PB13902 46 Marine Way Yes No PB10290 The Anchorage 60 Marine Way Yes Yes PB00267 Marine Villas 110 Marine Way Yes Yes P610276 v 200 Marine Way Yes No PB00300 60 Palm Square Yes No PB00375 707 SE 1�' Street Yes No PB10297 9 SE 7" Avenue Yes No PB00465 The Mews at Sloan Hammock 102 SE 7" Avenue Yes .........._.___._.__.__.__ .___ . _____._.__ _._.._ _____ _. ___...._.___.._ No _..__._.._...._....._..___..__. PB10275 First Church of Christ Scientist 200 SE 7" Avenue i Yes Yes PB13915 218 SE 7" Avenue i Yes No PB10273 219 SE 7" Avenue Yes .......... a............. _. .................................. ............................. No ................ ............._..._. ..... _. ........... _.............. ...... _..._. ........... _ ............ _ .. PB10274 .......... ............................. _ ............. .. ................................................................................. .... ........... __ ....... ................_. ........... ......_. ...................... _._. .............. 222 SE 7'" Avenue Yes No PB10272 228 SE 7'" Avenue Yes No 6.6 Marina Historic District Evaluation GAI evaluated the newly and previously surveyed historic resources in the Marina Historic District project area as contributing resources 1) eligible for listing in the NRHP and /or eligible for listing in the local Final Report Resurvey of the Marina Historic District June 16, 2008 register and 2) to determine if the existing historic district boundary should be amended to reflect recent development activity within the district. A brief discussion of the historic district follows. Establishing a preliminary boundary for the historic district followed guidelines as outlined in National Register Bulletin 15 and took into consideration such factors as distribution of historic resources; natural boundaries such as waterways; man -made boundaries such as streets and roads; and most importantly, the ability of a district to convey the feeling of a coherent historic area, undiluted by the intrusion of significant numbers of modern buildings or features. The existing Marina Historic District is bounded on the north by East Atlantic Avenue; on the west by the alley between SE 7`h Avenue and Federal Highway from SE 4` Street to SE 1" Street where it veers to the east and then continues north to East Atlantic Avenue along the center line of SE 7`h Avenue; on the east by the Intracoastal Waterway; and on the south by SE 4`h Street. (Note: the multi - family properties at 35 and 45 SE 7`h Avenue are not included in the district). The district consists of a variety of contributing historic residential and commercial resources built between 1922 and 1960, consisting of primarily Frame and Masonry Vernacular, Minimal Traditional, and Mediterranean Revival style homes, but also including a handful of other representative styles from the period, including Monterey, Ranch, Colonial Revival, Mission, and Art Moderne. National Register Bulletin 15, How To Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation states: "A district must be a definable geographic area that can be distinguished from surrounding properties by changes such as density, scale, type, age, style of sites, buildings, structures, and objects, or by documented differences in patterns of historic development or associations." and 'The boundaries must be based upon a shared relationship among the properties constituting the district'. With regard to discontiguous districts, the bulletin states: 'A district is usually a single geographic area of contiguous historic properties; however, a district can also be composed of two or more definable significant areas separated by nonsignificant areas'. 'It is not appropriate to use the discontiguous district format to include an isolated resource or small group of resources which were once connected to the district, but have since been separated either through demolition or new construction'. As stated previously, the character of the 300 block of SE 7`h Avenue has been adversely affected by the scale of the new construction along the Intracoastal Waterway, along with the new construction of the four -story townhomes contiguous to the west district boundary. These changes are both significant and irreversible. Currently, there are two contributing structures in the 300 block as depicted on the map from the original designation report: 708 SE 3rd Street and 603 SE 4`h Street. However, 603 SE 4`h Street has been so significantly altered that its integrity has been compromised. The subject resurvey has identified five additional contributing structures located at 300, 303, 305, 330, and 340 SE 7`h Avenue. The structures at 300, 303, and 305 SE 71h Avenue are contiguous to the Marina Historic District to the north and are in good condition, relatively unaltered, and associated with the Blank family. Therefore, it is recommended that these properties are classified as contributing and remain within the historic district. The structures at 330 and 340 SE 7`h Avenue, however, are not contiguous with the historic district and, as stated above, it is not appropriate to use the discontiguous district format to include isolated resources or small groups of resources. It is recommended therefore that the Marina Historic District boundary is amended as shown in Figure 3 to include the resources at 708 SE 3`d Street and 300, 303, and 305 SE 7`h Avenue, but that the remainder of the 300 block to the south of these resources is removed. It is acceptable to exclude part of a block from a historic district where a change in density, scale, type, age, style of sites, buildings, structures, and objects, or by documented differences in patterns of historic development or associations is evident. This was previously done during the original designation of the Marina Historic District in 1988 when the district boundary excluded the newer multi - family properties at 35 and 45 SE 7`h Avenue. Consideration should be given to adding 330 and 340 SE 7`h Avenue to the Local Register; however, it is noted that there is a pending demolition application for 340 SE 7`h Avenue. It should be further noted that gai consultants! 24 A V E N U E VVI�,'K LA . . .... . .. .......... MIRAMAR ST 1- RECOMMENDED BOUNDARY OF MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT (SHOWN IN RED) I.NGRAHAV., gai consultants 1 25 Final Report June 16, 2008 Resurvey of the Marina Historic District the structure at 332 SE 7`h Avenue may be eligible for Local Register listing in the future but at present falls outside the Period of Significance. It is unfortunate that the district should be reduced in size due to inappropriate development; however, this amendment to the boundary will increase the overall significance of the remaining district, increase the percentage of contributing structures, prevent future development applications from comparing the larger size and scale of new homes along the Intracoastal Waterway and potentially make the balance of the district eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The existing Period of Significance for the Marina Historic District spans from 1922 through 1943. It is recommended that a second Period of Significance be adopted which spans from 1947 through 1960. This period reflects the post World War II development within the Marina Historic District and includes additional significant resources designed in the Frame and Masonry Vernacular, Minimal Traditional, Mediterranean Revival, Ranch, and Art Moderne styles. jai consultants! 26 Final Report Resurvey of the Marina Historic District June 16, 2008 Table 3 Contributing Resources in the Marina Historic District Survey Area gai consultants 1 27 is v �i4^ 9E East Atlantic PB00244 1940 The Presidential Building/Turner Property 700 -708 Avenue ! Art Moderne East Atlantic 1 I PB10155 1931 812 -814 Avenue = Mission ........_......._..._.. - - .....................__— _._....._........ ...- .........._._..._._.......- _ - - -- ..._......._..._......... - -._. ..._...... _ - ........_......_........ ............._..........__....- — .......... _._ .......................... __ 1 East Atlantic PB00245 1939 1 The Boyd Building 816 -840• Avenue Art Moderne ' __ __..__.._........__ _._..__._._.._..__.._..____. _ ---�___ __._.__..__.__.__.�__. _ .. ... _... PB13901 1960 24 -26 Marine Way ;Frame Vernacular PB00264 1925 30 Marine Way 's. Mediterranean Revival j PB13902 1926 j 46 Marine Way i Mediterranean Revival PB00265 1925 48 Marine Way Mediterranean Revival PB00266 1940 I 54 Marine Way ' Minimal Traditional PB10290 1941 The Anchorage 60 Marine Way Monterey PB00267 1937 Marine Villas i 110 Marine Way Mediterranean Revival PB00269 1940 160 Marine Way Minimal Traditional _.........._ ........................ ...... __.______._ .........._ . ..,___..._._ _____...._.......... ..__. ____.......,,., ......... _ .... _ -. _ . .......... __......_.._._ ........ _.._._._ ........... _.____.j PB10276 1948 200 Marine Way Masonry Vernacular j PB00298 1938 29 Palm Square 1 Minimal Traditional PB10295 1938 33 Palm Square I Minimal Traditional PB10296 1937 36 Palm Square Masonry Vernacular PB10294 1938 — 42 Palm Square Minimal Traditional f ... . ................................ ...__�_- - -____ PB10293 1940 I 49 Palm Square I Minimal Traditional PB00299 1939 50 Palm Square ± Masonry Vernacular PB10292 1940 57 Palm Square Minimal Traditional i .................--- ................... PB00300 ................. ............ _.. 1928 .......................... ....................._.................................... ...... _ .... .......... ... - .................................. _.._.......... .......... _ ............... ._..._....._.— ......... .. ................................................ i...................._.... ... .................................... ...._._..............__._._...� 60 Palm Square Mediterranean Revival PB10289 1940 65 Palm Square 1 Minimal Traditional PB00734 1925 701 SE 1" Street Frame Vernacular [ PB00375 1925 707 SE 1" Street 1 Frame Vernacular ... .........................__..._ __._......._...._......_ ._..................................__._............................_.................._.._.__.._.__.._......._......._..._._._..........._....__........._............._.........-_._........__.......--.._..............__...__ a.................................__._._.....__._..._ ......_- _._.- _......_........i; PB13903 1953 705 -711 SE 2 "d Street Masonry Vernacular P610269 1925 708 SE 3`d Street Mission PB10297 1925 9 SE 7" Avenue Craftsman Bungalow PB10288 1939 55 SE 7" Avenue Ranch I PB13904 1950 101 SE 7" Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB00465 1937 The Mews at Sloan Hammock 102 SE 7" Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB10287 1925 Sloan Hammok 106 SE 7'" Avenue Mission PB10286 1935 (East Building) 118 SE 7" Avenue Frame Vernacular PB13906 1935 (West Building) 118'% SE 7" Avenue Frame Vernacular gai consultants 1 27 Final Report June 16, 2008 Resurvey of the Marina Historic District gai consultants 28 Q pla � 7 PB10285 1935 (East Building) 122 SE 7" Avenue s Frame Vernacular PB13907 1953 123 SE 7" Avenue Ranch PB10283 1949 126 SE 7" Avenue i Moderne PB10284 1951 127 SE 7" Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB00466 1925 129 - .. .. .................................. SE7 Ih Avenue ......................................... Mediterranean Revival ... ............................................ ................ ........ . ....... ............. I ................ -11- ...... PB10281 ................................. 1939 ........... .... ................. .. - .................... ..... ........ ... ................................... .... ....................... 130 SE 7" Avenue Minimal Traditional PB10282 1925 131 SE 7" Avenue Craftsman Bungalow 1947 134 SE 7'h Avenue Minimal Traditional PB10277 1947 138 SE 7" Avenue Frame Vernacular qPB10279 .. . ........... - ..... . ........ . .... ...... 11, ...... . ...... . ......... . . .. . ................ ... . ................. . .. ......................... . ........ . ...... . . . . ....... . ..................... - ................... ........... . .............. ................... . ........... I ... ... . ........ .. ........ Ih Mission PB10278 19,25 West (Front) Building 139 SE 7 Avenue PB13908 19( 1960 East (Rear) Building 139 SE 7 Avenue Frame Vernacular PB13909 1928 East (Rear) Building 143 SE ,Ih Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB10275 1945 First Church of Christ Scientist 200 SE 7" Avenue Colonial Revival PB13911 1954 203 SE 7'h Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB13912 1948 209 SE 7 Ih Avenue Masonry Vernacular P813913 1951 213 SE 7" Avenue Moderne PB13914 1922 214 SE 7`h Avenue Minimal Traditional PB13915 1959 Fontaine Fox North Building . ......................... . ..... .......... . . . .... . 218 . . . ........ . ........... -.— SE ........ 7" Avenue . .............................. ................ .. Minimal Traditional .... ........ ------ --- . . .... . .. . .... . ........ PB10273 ..... . . ........... ....... 1935 . . . .. . ........................... . ...... . . 219 SE 7" Avenue Monterey PB10274 1937 Fontaine Fox Middle Building 222 SE 7" Avenue Frame Vernacular PB10272 17937 Fontaine Fox South Building 228 SE 7`h Avenue I Minimal Traditional PB10271 1938 232 SE 7" Avenue Frame Vernacular -- . . . ........ ...... ....... ..... . . . .......... . .... .......... ............. -- — -------------- . . ... . . ............................ . .......... . .............. . ... PB13918 1957 300 SE 7`h Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB13919 1954 SE 7 Ih Avenue Mediterranean Revival PB13920 1947 305 SE 7" Avenue Frame Vernacular gai consultants 28 Final Report Resurvey of the Marina Historic District June 16, 2008 7.0 Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations 7.1 Summary and Conclusions Between May 10 and May 16, 2008, GAI Consultants (GAI) conducted the resurvey of the Marina Historic District within the corporate limits of the city for the City of Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Department. GAI's background research included a review of previous architectural surveys, published histories of the City of Delray Beach and Palm Beach County, informant interviews, and historic maps and photographs. The GAI survey resulted in the completion of FMSF forms and photographs for 18 newly surveyed properties 35 years and older, as well as 45 survey updates. The survey identified 19 new contributing structures within the existing historic district boundary; however, this number reduces to 17 new contributing structures if the boundary is amended as recommended. The survey resulted in an illustrated historic context for the Marina Historic District's architectural resources. GAI evaluated the surveyed properties for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and for designation as City of Delray Beach historic landmarks. GAI also evaluated the surveyed properties as contributing resources to the historic district eligible for the NRHP and /or as the Marina Historic District. 7.2 Recommendations ■ Integrate the FMSF forms and photographs of the Marina Historic District Resurvey with the files of previously surveyed historic resources at the City of Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Department and the Delray Beach Historical Society, where they should be made available for review and copying by the general public. Consider funding for National Register of Historic Places nominations for the aforementioned Marina Historic District. The City should be sure to involve property owners and local neighborhood preservation groups during the nomination process. This should include an educational component, as many individual property owners in the survey area are not aware of the benefits afforded to them if their property is NRHP listed. Consider amending the existing Marina Historic District boundary as recommended. Consider individual National Register and Local Register designation for the resources identified in Table 2. m Promote the City of Delray Beach Historic Marker program to clearly identify the city's historic landmarks from the road. This will boost community pride in local historic properties and will encourage residents to preserve and maintain historic properties. • As public education should be a continuing goal of historic preservation in the City of Delray Beach, this report and its recommendations should be made available for public inspection on -line from the City web site. Additional copies of the report should be distributed to public libraries in the City of Delray Beach. The website should also incorporate the results of GAI's GIS mapping, to assist property owners and researchers in identifying locations of surveyed resources. I consultants 1 29 Final Report Resurvey of the Marina Historic District June 16. 2008 8.0 References Cited Britt, Lora S. 1984 My Gold Coast: South Florida in Earlier Years. Brittany House, Palatka, Florida. 1987 Palm Beach County: An Illustrated History. Windsor Publications, Northridge, California. Curl, Donald W. 1987 Palm Beach County: An Illustrated History. Windsor Publications, Northridge, California. Farrar, Cecil W. 1974 Incomparable Delray Beach —Its Early Life and Lore. Star Publishing Company, Inc., Boynton Beach, Florida. Groover, Amy 1998 John L. Volk, Architect: A Study of His Work in the Palm Beaches. Masters Thesis, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Janus Research 1999 Historic Resources Survey -Phase I —City of Delray Beach. Janus Research, Coral Gables, Florida. 2002 Historic Resources Survey -Phase 11 —City of Delray Beach. Janus Research, Coral Gables, Florida. 2003 Delray Beach Historic Preservation Design Guidelines. Janus Research, Coral Gables, Florida. National Park Service 1995 How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, National Park Service, Washington. Nielander, Mae E. 1995 The Birth of Linton: A Study of Pioneer Life in South Florida. Unpublished Manuscript on File at the Delray Beach Historical Society, Cornell Museum, Delray Beach, Florida. Sanborn Map Company 1922 Delray Beach, Florida. The Sanborn Map Company, New York. 1926 Delray Beach, Florida. The Sanborn Map Company, New York. 1949 Delray Beach, Florida. The Sanborn Map Company, New York. 1963 Delray Beach, Florida. The Sanborn Map Company, New York. Sundy, Addie 1963 Early Delray. Unpublished Manuscript on File at the Delray Beach Historical Society, Cornell Museum, Delray Beach, Florida. gai consultants! 30 i consultants 1 31 Final Report Resurvey of the Marina Historic District June 16, 2008 The National Register Criteria for Evaluation Criterion A: Properties that are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. Criterion B: Properties that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Criterion C: Properties that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. Criterion D: Properties that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) Ordinarily cemeteries, birthplaces, or graves of historical figures, properties owned by religious institutions or used for religious purposes, structures that have been moved from their original locations, reconstructed historic buildings, properties primarily commemorative in nature, and properties that have achieved significance within the past 50 years shall not be considered eligible for the National Register. However, such properties will qualify if they are integral parts of districts that do meet the criteria or if they fall within the following categories: A. a religious property deriving primary significance from architectural or artistic distinction or historical importance; or B. a building or structure removed from its original location but which is significant primarily for architectural value, or which is the surviving structure most importantly associated with a historic person or event; or C. a birthplace or grave of a historical figure of outstanding importance if there is no other appropriate site or building directly associated with his or her productive life; or D. a cemetery which derives its primary significance from graves of persons of transcendent importance, from distinctive design features, or from association with historic events; or E. a reconstructed building when accurately executed in a suitable environment and presented in a dignified manner as part of a restoration master plan, and when no other building or structure with the same association has survived; or F. a property primarily commemorative in intent if design, age, tradition, or symbolic value has invested it with its own historical significance; or G. a property achieving significance within the past 50 years if it is of exceptional importance. U, APPENDIX B PREVIOUSLY - SURVEYED RESOURCES IN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT Final Report June 16, 2008 Resurvey of the Marina Historic District Appendix B �.AC 'Aki n t� l Sk "I East Atlantic PB00244 1940- The Presidential Building/Turner Property 700 -708 Avenue Art Moderne East Atlantic PB10154 1951 The Blue Anchor 802 -804 Avenue Masonry Vernacular East Atlantic PB10155 1931 812 -814 Avenue Mission East Atlantic PB00245 1939 The Boyd Building .._............................ ........................ 816 -840 Avenue ..... ..............._._... . ............ ... ......................... . Art Moderne ...._....._._. . . ........... P600264 . .. . . . _._ ...................... . ................. . .... . ................. . .......... ---- 1925 30_. Marine Way Mediterranean Revival PB13902 1926 i 46 Marine Way Mediterranean Revival PB0265 1925 48 Marine Way Mediterranean Revival PB00266 1940 54 Marine Way -- Minimal Traditional ........................._..._� __................. _ ....... _._.. PB10290 ................. _.._.......__......_..._..._......._............_.....__.._..._..........._._.................._......................................... ..._................_..I. 1941 The Anchorage -__ - -- --- .._.......................- - - -- - 60 Marine Way - ......___... —_ .__..._...._.._.__... Monterey PB00267 1937 Marine Villas 110 Marine Way Mediterranean Revival PB00269 1940 160 Marine Way Minimal Traditional PB10276 1948 200 Marine Way Masonry Vernacular PB00298 1938 29 Palm Square Minimal Traditional PB10295 1938 i 33� Palm Square Minimal Traditional j PB10296 1937 36 Palm Square Masonry Vernacular PB10294 1938 42 Palm Square Minimal Traditional j PB10293 1940 i _..._..................................... ................................ 49 Palm Square .._ ..... ........ _ .............. ................. _ .......... - ...... .._ ..... _ ..... ......... _ ........ ......... Minimal Traditional ................ _ .... - ........ _ ....... ..... ........................................................ , .__ ........ PB00299 ... _ .. .... ..... . ....... ........_................_... .......... ....................._.................... 1939 50 Palm Square Masonry Vernacular PB10292 1940 57 Palm Square Minimal Traditional i PB00300 1928 60 Palm Square Mediterranean Revival PB10289 1940 65 Palm Square __....._._._._.........__... _.- _..___........_.....__..._._ Minimal Traditional ____ _ __.. _._...._._.._......_........._. _..._....I.._......_.....- PB00374 _....._..__.__ _ ... - -----._._. .....__ ..............---- -._... -..--__... ..................____.......__ 1925 ._..._- .............._......... 701 SE I" Street _...__.._....__. ._ _.._ Frame Vernacular :_....._........ PB00375 .......... ...... .... ___ .__.__.._____........_ ......_..._..._..___._....__... 1925 _ ...................___ 707 SE 1s` Street Frame Vernacular PB10269 1925 708 SE 3rd Street Mission PB10297 1925 9 SE 7`h Avenue Craftsman Bungalow PB10288 1939 55 SE 7`h Avenue Ranch PB00465 1937 The Mews at Sloan Hammock 102 SE 7'h Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB10287 1925 Sloan Hammock 106 SE 7'h Avenue Mission PB10286 1935 (East Building) 118 'SE 7'h Avenue Frame Vernacular PB10285 .... ......................._..__.._ 1935 (East Building) _- .___-........_.__.............._.._.... _....._..._..__.....__......_.- -.....---.._. ..._.................._._._.... 122 SE 7'h Avenue Frame Vernacular ......._l Appendix B Final Report Resurvey of the Marina Historic District June 16. 2008 Appendix B F" PB10283 1949 126 SE T" Avenue I Moderne PB10284 1951 127 SE 7`h Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB00466 1925 3 129 SE 7`h Avenue Mediterranean Revival PB10281 1939 130 SE 7'h Avenue Minimal Traditional PB10282 1925 ...... -- — ........................ . ... _ 131 SE 7'h Avenue _ ........... - ............. ......................_...... - ........ -- ... _ ............................ - ...... Craftsman Bungalow ............ ._- ... -- -- -----._.._. ...- ...................... ....i .... _ ..... I .................... _ ....... _ PB10279 ........ 1947 — - ............. ---- 134 SE 7`h Avenue Minimal Traditional PB10277 1947 138 SE 7`h Avenue Frame Vernacular PB10278 1925 West Building 139 SE 7'h Avenue Mission PB10275 1945 First Church of Christ Scientist __...._.. - — - ............... _......_._.................... ._ .... 200 SE 7'h Avenue ...... .._ ...... _.._..-_.... ..... .......... ........................ - ....... - .._............_. Colonial Revival —_..... _ .... .... --- --_.---_ ............................. ._. ........... ._ .............. ................._..._.._._.._..__._......_.. PB10273 1935 __._...._....__......- _ ............... - -._ _._._...._......__ 219 SE 7`h Avenue ........_._----- __.._.____ ._ ......... ............ _ Monterey _.___. PB10274 1937 222 SE 7'h Avenue Frame Vernacular PB10272 1937 228 SE 7 " Avenue Minimal Traditional PB10271 1938 232 SE 7`h Avenue Frame Vernacular PB10270 1937 mm 238 SE 7`h Avenue Frame Vernacular I PB10265 1953 �— 340 SE 7`h Avenue Masonry Vernacular Appendix B APPENDIX C NEWLY- SURVEYED RESOURCES IN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT Final Report Resurvey of the Marina Historic District June 16, 2008 � I yrx iA l•''c i�� 1�3kk�R`°•`F sr1_. ryI1 Al PB13901 1960 24 -26 Marine Way Frame Vernacular ______..._............. ..... _ ;_._... _ ___........... PB13903 1953 1. 705 -711 SE 2 " Street Masonry Vernacular PB13904 1950 101 SE 7" Avenue Masonry Vernacular �PB13906 1935 i (West Building) 1181/2 SE 7t' Avenue g Frame Vernacular PB13907 1953 123 SE 7" Avenue Ranch 9 PB13908 1960 (East Building) 139 SE 7" Avenue s Frame Vernacular _.... ......... w_ PB13909 1928 (East Building) 143 SE 7'" Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB13911 1954 203 SE 7" Avenue Masonry Vernacular PB13912 1948 i� 209 SE 7" Avenue � Masonry Vernacular ............. ................................... t......__..............._................................................................_................_................._...._......................_....................................._................................_...._....._............ ...............,....._............................... .... ...... ................. ..._. ................. .............. PB13913 1951 213 SE 7" Avenue Moderne PB13914 1922 214 SE 7'" Avenue Minimal Traditional �PB13915 1959 j 218 SE 7'" Avenue Minimal Traditional PB13918 1957 i 300 SE 7" Avenue Masonry Vernacular .__....... . ...................._.................._.........._......_ s._.__._.._........_.._..._..........._._......_.................__..............._....._......._......._.........._............. ............................... _............. ...._..._..-.................._....._.............._._..........,.......__....._..............._.._................................... ............................... PB13919 1954 303 SE 7" Avenue Mediterranean Revival PB13920 1947 �__ 305 SE 7" Avenue i Frame Vernacular PB13921 1956 _ _ 330 SE 7" Avenue � Masonry Vernacular Appendix C ......?v. �' N/C 1996 Northern Trust Bank j 770 East Atlantic Avenue Modern Mediterranean _ .__...__...... _.__.._._ ..__.____.___._._............ PB10154 1951 ; The Blue Anchor 802 -804 East Atlantic Avenue Masonry Vernacular f N/C 1975 116 Marine Way € Modern Frame Vernacular E N/C 2002 1 1.26 -140 Marine Way Modern Masonry Vernacular ............................ ....... _._ N/C 1996 150 Marine Way Modern Frame Vernacular PB00388 N/A ' 706 SE 2nd Street Demolished N/C 1989 3 711 SE 3`d Street Modern Masonry Vernacular N/C 1938 (, 603 SE 4'n Street Minimal Traditional ._....__ .................. ........ ......... ....... ..t .._._ ................... PB13905 1968 j 111 SE 7`n Avenue Masonry Vernacular _ _ __..___._..._.._—._— ____. i .._.__.._.___ ..............__._ � .__...__._ __ _ ----- ...__ __.._..._.___......__ _.__.._...___ ..... . ................ _..___.__..__.._- N/C 1996 114 SE 7'n Avenue Modern Frame Vernacular N/C 1989 (West Building) 122'/2 SE 7'n Avenue Modern Frame Vernacular N/C c.2004 1 142 A &B SE 7'n ^Avenue Modern Masonry Vernacular PB13910 1967 (West Building) 143 SE 7'n Avenue Masonry Vernacular N/C N/A Church Parking Lot 146 SE 7'n Avenue � Vacant _....... .. ........... _ N/C 1991 3 229 SE 7'n Avenue Modern Masonry Vernacular N/C 1989 237 SE 7'n Avenue Modern Masonry Vernacular PB10270 1937 238 SE 7'n Avenue � Frame Vernacular ....................... .................. ......... ............._.- ..._,. t.........__ ........... ............................... N/C 1970 s 242 SE 7 m Avenue Masonry Vernacular j N/C 1972 244 SE 7`n Avenue € Masonry Vernacular E N/C 1992 310 SE 7`n Avenue Modern Frame Vernacular —N N/C 1977 e 314 -318 SE 7 1 h Avenue Masonry Vernacular _..._._......... ___.__.._. _ _...._ . _ _....... ._._.._ . _ .._ ...._ ... ..... _ ...... _ ..... .._..._.., Ih N/C c.2004 315 SE7 Avenue Modern Mediterranean Revival .._ ................ _ ........................... _- _.___m.____. N/C c.2004 a 319 SE 7'" Avenue Modern Mediterranean Revival N/C 1992 321 SE 7'n Avenue Modern Masonry Vernacular N/C 2004 325 SE 7'n Avenue Modern Mediterranean Revival N/C 1962 332 SE 7 " Avenue Minimal Traditional N/C 1999 335 SE 7ht Avenue Modern Mediterranean Revival _ vival N/C 1996 345 SE 7th Avenue en, 1— nn.,�, "' W--d., ! Appendix D 1111 11111 �� i 111111.1111111.1111 1 11 ■'� i 11 � ■ e1 1 � 1 ■ 11 �� A V E N Q w 0 � O JIB J Q O F U BAY cltf Q z LANGER WAY 0 -- DIGITAL BASE MAP SYSTEM -- MAP REF: MARINA CONTRIBUTING ELIGIBLE FOR INDIVIDUAL LISTING ON ORIGINAL BOUNDARY AMENDED BOUNDARY EXISTING NEW LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EXHIBIT -A MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT i 3 L-•• N :_ a o NON CONTR BUYING ELIGIBLE FOR LISTING ON NATIONAL RECOMMENDED BY 2008 RESURVEY `d REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES per. SAY BEACH, F. NANNING a ZONING DEPARTMENT RECLASSIFIED FROM CONTRIBUTING TO NON - CONTRIBUTING -- DIGITAL BASE MAP SYSTEM -- MAP REF: MARINA I mtl'm IATLAN TI C a w w vi vi S.E. 1ST ST,, 2 2 J J Q Q W W Ld S. E. 2ND ST. J Q F— Q U U Q cr F-- z rr rr 1 Q 3 cr W I— Q MIRAMAR INGRAHAM A V E N U E I� 0 "" ommu i r11111� EX H I B I T B MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT EXISTING BOUNDARIES AND CLASSIFICATIONS DISTRICT BOUNDARY u= j t' CONTRIBUTING N PLANNING ZONING BEACH. DEPARTL PLANNING dt ZONING DEPARTMENT NON-CONTRIBUTING -- D/G/TAC BASE MAP SYSTEM -- MAP REF: MARINA