Ord 16-10ORDINANCE NO 16-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE
HARVEL HOUSE, LOCATED AT 186 NW 5"' AVENUE, AS
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AS A LOCAL
HISTORIC SITE; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF
THE "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
OCTOBER 2009" PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN .EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Delray Beach provides for the designation and protection of historic sites; and,
WHEREAS, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, as property owner, has
nominated the property described herein to be designated as a local historic site; and,
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray Beach held a duly noted
Public Hearing in regard to the designation of the property as a local historic site; and,
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2010, the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray Beach
recommended 6 to 0 that the property described herein be designated a local historic site; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach adopts the findings in the
Historic Preservation Board Memorandum Staff Report; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach finds the Ordinance is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has conducted a duly noticed
Public Hearing in regard to the designation of the property structure located on the property
described herein as a local historic site.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. 'T'hat the recitations set forth above are incorporated herein.
Section 2 That the described property in the City of Delray Beach, Florida, is hereby
designated as a local historic site in accordance with and under the provisions of Section 4.5.1 of the
Land Development Regulation of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to-wit:
Lot 2 and the South 5' of Lot 1, Melvin S. Burd Subdivision, Plat Book 11, Page 73, as
recorded in the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Section 3 That the Planning and Toning Director of said City shall, upon the effective
date of this Ordinance, amend the 'L.oning Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to show the
historic designation, in an overlay manner.
Section 4 That all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the
same are hereby repealed.
Section 5 That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof
any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than
the part declared to be invalid.
Section 6 That this ordinance shall become effective upon issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for the subject structure upon relocation from 36 SE 1" Avenue to 186 NW 5`" Avenue.
SSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this
the ~ day of ~- , 2010.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: David T. Harden, City Manager
DATE: July 7, 2010
SUBJECT: ~GE_NDA I'TEM_ 1O.C. -REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 20, 2010
ORDINANCE NO. 16-10
ITEM BEFORE COMMISSION
This ordinance is before Commission for second reading to consider a historic designation and
individual listing on the Local Register of Historic Places for The Harvel House, to be located at 186
N.W. 5th Avenue.
BACKGROUND
At the first reading on July 6, 2010, the Commission passed Ordinance No. 16-10. The attached
ordinance for second reading includes the addition of a statement that the ordinance will become
effective upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the structure upon relocation.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 16-10 on second and final reading.
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ORDINANCE NO 16-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE HARVEL
HOUSE, LOCATED AT 186 NW 5T" AVENUE, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC
SITE; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE "ZONING
MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, OCTOBER 2009"
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach provides for the designation and protection of historic
sites; and,
WHEREAS, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, as property owner,
has nominated the property described herein to be designated as a local historic site; and,
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray Beach held a duly
noted Public Hearing in regard to the designation of the property as a local historic site; and,
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2010, the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray
Beach recommended 6 to 0 that the property described herein be designated a local historic
site; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach adopts the findings in the
Historic Preservation Board Memorandum Staff Report; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach finds the Ordinance is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has conducted a duly
noticed Public Hearing in regard to the designation of the property structure located on the
property described herein as a local historic site.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the recitations set forth above are incorporated herein.
Section 2 That the described property in the City of Delray Beach, Florida, is hereby
designated as a local historic site in accordance with and under the provisions of Section 4.5.1
of the Land Development Regulation of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to-wit:
Lot 2 and the South 5' of Lot 1, Melvin S. Burd Subdivision, Plat Book 11, Page 73, as
recorded in the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Section 3 That the Planning and Zoning Director of said City shall, upon the
effective date of this Ordinance, amend the Zoning Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to
show the historic designation, in an overlay manner.
Section 4 That all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the
same are hereby repealed.
Section 5 That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion
thereof any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part
thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 6 That this ordinance shall become effective upon issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy for the subject structure upon relocation from 36 SE 1St Avenue to 186 NW Stn
Avenue.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this
the day of , 201_
ATTEST: MAYO R
City Clerk
First Reading
Second Reading
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Amy E. Alvarez, Historic Preservation Planner
Paul Dorling, AICP, Planning and Zoning Director
THROUGH: City Manager
DATE: July 1, 2010
SUBJECT: AGEND;1 ITEM 12.C. - RE_GU_LAR COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 6, 2010
ORDINANCE NO. 16-10
ITEM BEFORE COMMISSION
The item before the City Commission is that of approval to individually designate The Harvel House for
listing on the Local Register of Historic Places.
I3ACKGROUNn
The Harvel House is presently located at 36 SE 1St Avenue and is classified as contributing to the Old
School Square Historic District. The reuse of this building in its current location has been compromised
by development pressures; therefore, the Delray Beach CRA has purchased the structure and would like
to relocate it to 186 NW 5th Avenue within the West Settlers Historic District. The relocation request
was initially denied by the Historic Preservation Board in 2008, and was overturned by the City
Commission on appeal. The approval was subject to the condition that the house be individually
designated on the Local Register of Historic Places upon its relocation. A complete historical report has
been provided by Robert W. Ganger and Dorothy W. Patterson of the Delray Beach Historical Society.
To qualify as an historic site, the property must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in the Land
Development Regulations, Sections 4.5.1(B). The Harvel House is being considered for listing on the
Local Register of Historic Places as it fulfills criteria of (B)(2) for its historical and cultural
significance. The Harvel Houseis named for a Delray Beach pioneer family who owned the property at
36 SE 1St Avenue for many years. The circa 1937 structure was built by Roy Hinson Harvel, and was
occupied by either Mr. Harvel or his sister until 1973. Mr. G.W. Harvel, Roy's father, arrived in Delray
in 1903 and was likely involved in the construction of many of Delray's early homes as he was both a
farmer and carpenter. The history of 36 SE 1St Avenue also has ties to other prominent Delray settlers
such as the Sterlings, Barwicks, O'Neals, and Scotts who owned the property prior to the Harvel family.
The Harvel House also fulfills the criteria of (B)(3) due to its architectural or aesthetic significance. The
subject frame vernacular structure is indicative of early Delray Beach architecture with its architectural
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modesty and practical elements, such as the raised foundation for storm safety and overhangs and
porches for added protection from the weather. Therefore, the structure "portrays the environment in an
era of history characterized" by its architectural styles, and embodies "distinguishing characteristics of
an architectural style, period, or method of construction." Additionally, it "contains elements...which
represented, in its time,...adaptation to the South Florida environment."
REVIEW BY OTHERS
The West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition (WARC) reviewed the subject designation at their June
8, 2010 meeting and recommended approval.
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) reviewed the subject designation at their June 14,
2010 meeting and recommended approval.
RECOMMENDATION
Move approval on first reading of Ordinance No. 16-10 to list The Harvel House at 186 NE 1St Avenue
(relocated) on the Local Register of Historic Places, by adopting the findings of fact and law contained
in the staff report, and finding that the request and approval thereof is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and Sections 4.5.1(B) and 4.5.1(C) of the Land Development Regulations.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
MEMORANDUM STAFF REPORT
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Designation Request: The Harvel House
Property Address: 36 SE 1$` Avenue (To be relocated to 186 NW 5`" Avenue)
HPB Meeting Date: June 16, 2010 File No: 2010-143
ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD
The action requested of the Board is that of making a recommendation to the City Commission on a
request for individual designation of The Harvel House (36 SE 1S` Avenue/186 NW 5`" Avenue),
pursuant to Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.5.1(C), Designation Procedures.
BACKGROUND
The subject structure is located at 36 SE 15` Avenue and is classified as contributing to the Old School
Square Historic District. The reuse of this building in its current location has been compromised by
development pressures; therefore, the Delray Beach CRA has purchased the structure and would like
to relocate it to 186 NW 5'" Avenue within the West Settlers Historic District. The relocation was
necessitated by the 2008 approval of an appeal request to the City Commission to overturn the Historic
Preservation Board's denial of a Class V Site Plan application which included the relocation of the
subject structure and subsequent redevelopment of the property. While the redevelopment has not yet
been issued a building permit, the CRA is prepared to take and reuse the structure at this time rather
than leave it to fall into disrepair. The COA (2010-142) request for the relocation is limited tv the
relocation at 186 NW 5'" Avenue. A complete site plan application regarding the use and associated
site improvements will be submitted subsequent to the approvals for the relocation and the individual
designation.
The approval for the aforementioned redevelopment of 36 SE 1 S` Avenue was subject to conditions, one
of which would require that the subject be individually designated on the Local Register of Historic
Places upon its relocation. Therefore, the CRA proposes the designation, and after much research, a
complete historical report has been provided by Robert W. Ganger and Dorothy W. Patterson of the
Delray Beach Historical Society.
At its meeting of June 2, 2010, the Historic Preservation Board {HPB} conducted a formal review of the
designation report and set a public hearing date for the designation of the subject structure for June 16,
2010.
The designation is now before the Board for consideration.
~ ANALYSIS ~
LDR Section 4.5.1(B), Criteria for Designation of Historic Sites or Districts:
Pursuant to Section 4.5.1(B)(1), to qualify as a historic structure, individual properties, structures, sites,
or buildings, must have significant character, interesf, or value as part of the historical, cultural,
aesthetic, and architectural heritage of the city, state, or nation. To qualify as a historic site, historic
district, or historic structure, the property or properties must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in
division (2) or (3) below;.
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The subject structure meets the following criteria:
(B)(2) Historical or cultural significance:
(a) !s associated in a significant way with the life or activities of a major person important in city,
state, or national history (for example, the homesfead of a local founding family);
{d) Exemplifies the historical, political, cultural, economic, or social trends of the community in
history;
STAFF COMMENT:
The Harvel House is named for a Delray Beach pioneer family who owned the property at 36 SE 1S`
Avenue for many years. The circa 1937 structure was built by Roy Hinson Harvel, and was occupied by
either Mr. Harvel or his sister until 1973. Mr. G.W. Harvel, Ray's father, arrived in Delray in 1903 and
was likely involved in the construction of many of Delray's early construction as he was both a farmer
and carpenter. The history of 36 SE 1g' Avenue also has ties to other prominent Delray settlers such as
the Sterlings, Barwicks, O'Neals, and Scotts who owned the property prior to the Harvel family.
Therefore, the proposed designation meets the historical or cultural significance criteria noted above.
Further explanation of this importance is provided in the attached designation report.
(B)(3) Architectural or aesthetic significance:
(a} Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one or more distinctive
architectural styles;
{b) Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, or method of
construction;
(d) Contains elements of design, detail, material, or craftsmanship of outstanding quality or which
represented, in its time, a significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment.
STAFF COMMENT:
The subject frame vernacular structure is indicative of early Delray Beach architecture with its
architectural modesty and practical elements, such as the raised foundation for storm safety and
overhangs and porches for added protection from the weather. Therefore, the designation of the
subject structure meets the architectural or aesthetic significance criteria noted above as it "portrays
the environment in an era of history characterized" by its architectural styles, and embodies
"distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, or method of construction." The structure
also meets Criteria (c} as it "contains elements...which represented, in its time,...adaptation to the
South Florida environment." Further explanation of this importance is provided in the attached
Designation Procedures
Pursuant to Section 4.5.1(C)(1), buildings which meet the criteria for historic sites set forth in Section
4.5.1(8) maybe designated as historic sites, and may be listed on the Local Register of Historic Ptaces.
Pursuant to Section 4.5.1(C)(3), the Board shall conduct a preliminary evaluation of the information
provided an each nomination application to determine if it generally conforms with historic status
criteria.
Pursuant to Section 4.5.1(C)(4), upon completion and forma! review of the report, the Board shall set a
public hearing on each proposed designation.
STAFF COMMENT:
The subject structure has been deemed to meet criteria set forth in 4.5.1(B), and therefore, the HPBs
preliminary evaluation of this designation on June 2, 2010 resulted in the setting of a Public Hearing for
the meeting of June 16, 2010, as required by Section 4.5.1(C).
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Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Obiective A-4 The redevelopment of land and buildings shall provide for the
preservation of historic resources. The objective shall be met through continued adherence to the City's
Historic Preservation Ordinance and, where applicable, to architectural design guidelines through the
following policies:
Policy A-4.1 Prior to approval or recommending approval of any land use or development application
for property located within a historic district or designated as a historic site, the Historic Preservation
Board must make a finding that the requested action is consistent with the provisions of Section 4.5.1 of
the Land Development Regulations relating to historic sites and districts and the "Delray Beach Design
Guidelines".
Policy A-4.2 In order to protect the City's historic resources, the Land Development Regulations shall
include provisions for designation of historically significant buildings, structures, archaeological sites, or
districts. The City shall conduct periodic neighborhood surveys to identify and evaluate potential historic
resources at least once every live years.
STAFF COMMENT:
The proposed designation meets the intent of the applicable Objective and Policies noted above, as the
redevelopment of 36 SE 1s1 Avenue did not provide for the preservation of the subject structure, while
its designation upon relocation to 186 NW 5`h Avenue will achieve this Objective. Further, the analysis
above illustrates that the request meets the criteria set forth in LDR Section 4.5.1 which provides for the
designation of "historically significant buildings." Therefore, the proposed designation is appropriate and
a recommendation of approval should be forwarded to the City Commission.
The Public Hearing dates for review of the subject designation by the City Commission have been
COURTESY !PUBLIC NOTICES
Public Notice letters were mailed to the property owners within a 500' radius of 186 NW 5`h Avenue
where the structure will be individually designated upon relocation from 36 SE 1g` Avenue.
Courtesy Notices of the Public Hearing were sent out to the Neighborhood Advisory Council, West
Settlers Advisory Board, and PROD (Progressive Residents of Delray).
Letters of support or objection, if any, will be presented at the HPB meeting.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
A. Continue with direction.
B. Move a recommendation of approval to the City Commission that The Harvel House be listed in
the Local Register of Historic Places at 186 NW 5"' Avenue, by adopting the findings of fact and
law contained in the staff report, and finding that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan, and Sections 4.5.1(B) and 4.5.1(C) of the Land Development Regulations.
C. Move a recommendation of denial to the City Commission that The Harvel House not be listed in
the Local Register of Historic Places at 186 NW 5"' Avenue, by finding that the request is
inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and Sections 4.5.1(B) and 4.5.1 {C) of the Land
Development Regulations.
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RECOMMENDATION
Move a recommendation of approval to the City Commission that The Harvel House be listed in khe
Local Register of Historic Places at 186 NW 5"' Avenue, by adopting the findings of fact and law
contained in the staff report, and finding that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,
and Sections 4.5.1(6) and 4.5.1(C) of the Land Development Regulations.
Attachments: The Narvet Nouse Designation Report, Location Maps
Staff Report Prepared by: Amy Alvarez, Nistoric Preservation Planner
Designation Report
Historic Preservation Board
Delray Beach, Florida
The Harvel House
Table of Contents
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
II. LOCATION MAP
III. NOT APPLICABLE
IV, HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
V. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES
VIII, ATTACHMENTS
Report Prepared By:
Robert W. Ganger
Dorothy W. Patterson
3 NE First Street
Delray Beach, FL 33444
274-9578 (Archives)
E-mail dbhsarchCa bellsouth.net
Date of Report: May 6, 2010
Name of Owners:
Delray Beach Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
20 North Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
I. General and Applicant Information
Address
The Harvel House is named for two prominent settler families who owned
the property for many years. Its original location is 36 SE First Avenue, but
after a planned move, it will be located in the West Settlers Historic District
within the city limits of Delray Beach, Florida.
Legal Descriptions
Current Location -Lots 16, 17, and 18 inclusive, Less the South 75ft /Block
69 as recorded in the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Proposed Location -Lots 3 and 4, Melvin S. Burd Subdivision as recorded in
the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Location
The original location is in the southeast section of Defray Beach just south of
East Atlantic Avenue, the main street. Before 1926 the street was known as
South Gailliard.
The new location wil! be at 186 NW Fifth Avenue in the otd "Sands"
neighborhood of Delray Beach now the West Settlers Historic District.
Zoning
Current Location - OSSHAD (Old School Square Historic Arts District)
Proposed Location - CBD {Central Business District)
Classification for Designation
We believe that the Harvel House meets the criteria for both architectural
and cultural significance for the reasons described in the following pages of
the report.
iI. Location Map
To be provided by City of Delray Beach.
III District Inventory Not applicable
IV. Historical and Cultural Significance
Surrounded by modern buildings and bustling commercial activity, the little
carpenter's cottage at the corner of Southeast 1St Avenue and Southeast 1St
Street almost looks out of place. In a few months, it will be moved to a
quieter location where a new life beckons. Before the journey begins, we
reach back in time to reveal how this modest house fits into the story of how
betray Beach grew and prospered.
Harvei Cottage
For the purposes of this document, #36 will be named "Harvei Cottage" for
family most associated with the land and dwelling. Roy Hinson Harvei built
the house ca. 1937. He or his sister occupied Harvei Cottage until 1973.
Pioneer Beginning
Block 69 in the 1896 plat map was a "Ground Zero" location in the new
Linton community. Located at the southeast intersection of Swinton and
Atlantic Avenues, the block was destined to attract attention from early
settlers and sand speculators because of its proximity to the railroad depot
and the two major streets in town.
Henry Sterling was apparently the first owner of Block 69 land. By the early
1900s, the block was purchased, subdivided, and sold to other pioneering
families. The lots directly fronting Atlantic Avenue were developed for
commercial use, including the Bijou Theater and the Masonic Lodge. A 1922
Sanborn map only shows one residence south of Atlantic Avenue, located at
32 Gaillard Street (SE 1St Ave). By the mid-1920s, at least four more
houses were built and even more were planned before the fate 1920s real
estate bust.
Lots 16. 17 and 18
The crown jewel residential lots in Block 69 might have been the southeast
corner properties (lots 16-18) bordering 1St Avenue and 1St Street. These
were owned by T.M. O'Neal, an early pioneer and civic leader who operated
the first repair shop in town, known as the "Delray Manufacturing and Repair
Works". He was a blacksmith, wheelwright, carpenter, and mechanic, and
his financial backer was Henry Sterling. O'Neal's original shop was located
on Atlantic Avenue, one block east of B.Iock 69. When the automobile
arrived in Delray, O'Neal diversified into auto mechanics, converting his
repair shop into the most modern service garage in the area. As with most
pioneers, he invested cash from his businesses into land.
During 1924, O'Neal and his wife, Effie, apparently entered into a purchase
or financing agreement with several well-known Delray investors to develop
lots 16, 17, and 18. The Barwick family, farmers, land owners and real
estate brokers (of "Barwick Road" and Barwick Building fame), provided a
$4000 bridge loan to acquire some of the property, as did one Sarah Aron, a
widow who provided a $4000 private mortgage and may have planned to
build a home on one of the lots.
The I E tat
In all likelihood, the lots remained empty, or construction was never
completed, when the Florida Real Estate Bust and subsequent Great
Depression occurred in rapid succession. In 1936, the Halbert Corporation,
a Miami-based contrackor released the three lots to Roy H. Harvel, who may
have had a beneficial Interest in the property through his family. Local
records indicate that Roy's father purchased the first lots in Block 69 from
Henry Sterling for $100 in the early 1900s and built the first building, a tiny
house. He was also the owner of Lot 19.
1937
The properties were sold in auction to Mr. Harvel by a Special Master. The
price was $163.27. Relieved of all future obligations were the Halbert
Corporation, B. F. Sundy, Sarah Aron, and H. D. Barwick, holders of the
mortgages or other financial obligations.
The Harvels
G.W. Harvel arrived in Delray in 1903. He was afarmer/carpenter, and
undoubtedly had a hand in building many of the town's original dwellings.
The Harvel's had 8 children, including Roy Hinson Harvel, owner of the
prosperous Standard Oil dealership in Delray. Despite the grim economic
conditions in the 1930s, Roy Harvel must have thought that building a
simple house on his newly acquired property was a good investment.
36 SE 1St Avenue
Local building records are murky, but it appears that Harvel subdivided lots
16-18 and commenced construction of a simple 2000 sq foot cottage on all
but 75' of the original property in 1937. It is a classic "Depression-Style"
wood frame building w(th a metal hip roof and two porches. The house had
one bath, no heating, and plain exterior trim.
1937-present
Roy Harvel owned the property for over 20 years. It was sold in 1959 to
Cora Van Vranken, his sister who was recently widowed. Harvel took back a
$5000 mortgage which was released in 1973 when the house was again
sold. There have been three owners until 2004 when the property became
commercial.
The O'Neal family retained an interest in the original property through a 75'
subdivision. Lena O'Neal, a daughter, married into the Scott family, owners
of the Seacrest Hotel. Lena O'Neal Scott willed her property to her son and
executor, L. Stanley Penny, who held ownership until 1995. The Harvel and
O'Neal famines have been part of Delray history for well over a century. On
that basis alone, the cottage at 36 SE 1st needs to be preserved.
V. Architectural Significance
Architectural significance is based on the fact that the most ~rominent
Delray Beach architectural characteristic during the early 20 h century was
modest, understated cottages and bungalows. These cottages were built
strong enough to survive time, climate and hurricanes. The Harvel House is
an example of this type. A profusion of cottages and bungalows is often
cited as a component of the old Delray style.
Clemmer Mayhew III states the following in Desfgn Guidelines for Historic
Places (1990): "In the settlement era frame vernacular responded to specific
needs and environmental concerns. Based on local resources, the need for
safety from storms and animals created raised foundations. Pitched gables
allowed for ventilation, and Dade County Pine assured longevity. Roof
overhangs and porches gave relief from rain and sun."
During the depression years of the 1930s when the Harvel House was built,
• cottages remained popular in Delray Beach. The City's continued appeal as
a winter resort "can be attributed to the dozens of modest wood frame
cottages" according to Sohn Johnson in the 1987 Delray Beach Historic Sites
' Survey.
VI. Statement of Significance
Regarding historical and cultural significance, the Chain of Title for the land
• and house described in this report reveals a strong connection with
. prominent early Delray settler families such as the Sterlings, Barwicks,
• ~ O'Neais, Scotts and Harveis. Much more could be written about the
contributions to Delray Beach by these five families.
The cottage's architectural significance pis based on its being of a type that
sheltered pioneers and winter resort visitors as well as military families
during the World War II years, The existence of Delray's cottages was
essential and a boost to its economy. It is important for the record of Delray
Beach history that examples of these cottages survive. The new placement
fn the West Settlers District seems appropriate as this area was historically a
neighborhood of modest family frame cottages.
VII. Bibliography 8ti Sources
City of Delray Beach
Building Department (permits and tax cards for all homes in Block 69).
Delray Beach Historical Society Archives
Delray Beach City Directories, 1953-1979, Miller, Polk, Price & Lee.
;j Biography files.
Oral histories.
Sanborn Maps, Delray; 1922; 1926.
Design Guidelines for H/storic Places by Clemmer Mayhew III, page 4,
published by the City of Delray Beach, 1990.
De/ray Beach Histarlc Sites Survey, by John P. Johnson, Historic Palm Beach
County Preservation Board, 1987 {Note: abolished by the Florida Department of
State).
Delray Beach News (& Journal) 1928-1952
y ~ My Gold Coastby Laura Sinks Britt, Brittany House Publishers, Palatka, 1984.
Historical Society of Palm Beach County
`' Tropical Sun Newspaper.
~; O'Neal biography file.
:,
Palm Beach County Records, Palm Beach County Courthouse, West Palm
Beach, Florida
Dade and Paim Beach County Property Records.
Deed Recordings
Block 69, 1896-2009.
Deed references {copies of deeds on microfiche).
Palm Beach County Property Tax Appra(ser's records.
i Personal interviews
Thomas Stanley (representing Stanley and MacMillan families).
Linda Harvel.
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Attachments
Four views of liarvel House at 36 SE First Avenue (2 pages)
Floor plan and proposed orientation on lot at 182 NW 5t" Avenue
Chain of Title
Two sections of 1922 Sanborn Map showing SE First Avenue (Block 69) and
O'Neais Garage north of Atlantic Avenue. 1926 Sanborn Map section.
Map of West Settlers District
Single Family Residence to b-e Relocated
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County Property Records describe this property as Lota 16,17,18 in Block b9. 1 could find no
records on these lots in the Slook 69 history prior to 1925.
Activlty commenced in 1925, but the record is hazy. The Clerk recorded entries nut of order, and
it is unclear as to the exact role of various parties named in Warranty Deeds, mortgages,
assignments, and the like. Many of the names below are probably agents as titles changed hands.
One J.M. O'Neal and his hens seem to brave been involved with the property for over SO years.
Could this be the grocer ofthe same name? Following is a~n eritxy by-entry title chain:
1/27/25 J.M. O'Neal and wife to L.W. Currier WD 16,17
3/13/25 L. W. Currier to L.L. Barwick WD 16,17,18
ti/14/'J,5 Thiel t~ 3. M. f?'Ne~l Re Ruh Thiel
2%28/25 Sarah Aron, Widow to L. L. Barwick Mortgage Ibid
2/2$/25 L.L. Barwick to Sarah Aton WD
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7/31/26 J.B. Muscovitz and wf .to H N. Pitt and wf WD
8/"14/26 L.L. Barwick to Sarah Aron Assignment
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121?A/26 'W.M. Pitt and wfto Harbert Corp WD
6/10/37 A.S. Hussey, Special Master
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] 2/23/46 ~ Halbert Corp. to R.H. Harvel (}.C.D.
6/9/59 R.1I. Harrel to Cora Van'Vrarxicen, widow WD
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6!9/59 Cora Vau Vxanken to Roy Harvei $SOOt? mortgage
3/4/62 Fred B. Scott and wf to Lena O. Scott W.D.
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a/19/73 Cora Van Vranken by J. Wosley Smith WD
7/31/73 J. Wcsley~Smith and wf {Inez) WD
To Lena O'Neat, widow and
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1995 Stanley Pezmy and wf ((Jo Nell) WD
To A. Hopkins Kennemer
2001 A. Hopkins Ksnneaner #o Pamela Reeder WD
2004 Pamela Reeder tg So. Aevp Services WA
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