Res 06-09ORDINANCE NO. 06 -09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE RECLASSIFICATION OF 19
PROPERTIES IN THE MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT, PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Marina Historic District was originally designated and placed on the Delray Beach
Local Register of Historic Places in 1988 with a Period of Significance spanning from 1922 —1943, and,
WHEREAS, the City retained GAI Consultants, Inc. to resurvey the Marina Historic District and those
properties originally classified as contributing for continued significance and maintenance of historic integrity;
and,
WHEREAS, GAI Consultants, Inc. recommended that the property at 238 SE Vh Avenue be
reclassified as non - contributing "due to inappropriate new construction on the property", as the "new
construction both dominates and almost completely obscures the original one -story historic structure. "; and,
WHEREAS, GAI Consultants, Inc. resurveyed the Marina Historic District and those properties
originally classified as non - contributing for current significance and recommends that an additional Period of
Significance be provided which spans 1946 -1960; and,
WHEREAS, the final report by GAI Consultants, Inc., with the amendment that the Period of
Significance be extended through 1960, was reviewed by the Historic Preservation Board at its meeting of
November 19, 2008, and the public hearing of February 4, 2009, and HPB did not support the reclassification
of 238 SE 7t'Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the final report by GAI Consultants, Inc., was accepted by the City Commission at its
meeting of December 9, 2008, with the amendment that the Period of Significance be extended through 1960,
and supported the reclassification of 238 SE 7`hAvenue; and,
WHEREAS, the Marina Historic District was originally significant for its collection of architecture
representative of the period from 1922 — 1943, and is currently significant for its collection of architecture
representative of the period from 1944 —1960.
WHEREAS, 19 structures now meet the eligibility criteria for contributing status, attributed mainly to
the Post World War II buildings in the Masonry and Frame Vernacular, Ranch, Moderne, and Minimal
Traditional styles built from 1947 — 1960, as these buildings have had minimal alterations or their alterations
were completed in an appropriate and compatible manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation; and,
WHEREAS, the Marina Historic District was originally and is currently significant under the Secretary
of the Interiors Criterion A for significance due to associations with events that have made a significant
contribution to the broad pattern of the City's history such as the development of early neighborhoods in
Delray Beach, and representation of two periods of rapid settlement during the Land Boom of the 1920s and
the post World War II growth from the 1940s through the 1950s; and,
WHEREAS, the Marina Historic District was originally and is currently significant under the Secretary,
of the Interiors Criterion B for significance due to associations with people significant to the City, as several
buildings within the district as 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; and,
WHEREAS, the Marina Historic District was originally and is currently significant under the Secretary
of the Interiors Criterion C for significance as it embodies one or more distinctive architectural styles or types
such as Vernacular, Frame Vernacular, Masonry Vernacular, Minimal Traditional, Ranch, Craftsman, Mission,
Mediterranean Revival, Colonial Revival, Monterey, and Art Moderne, many of which can be attributed to
known architects or master craftsmen such as Addison Mizner, Sam Ogren, Sr., John Volk, and Gustav Maas;
and,
WHEREAS, Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Delray Beach provides for the change of historic classification of historic sites and districts;
and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board held a duly noticed public hearing in regard to the
adoption of an additional Period of Significance and change of historic classification for those specified
properties on February 4, 2009 and voted 5 - 0 to recommend approval subject to 238 SE 7s' Avenue
maintaining the contributing classification, and not being reclassified per the adopted Resolution 56-08; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach adopts the findings in the Historic
Preservation Board Staff Report; and
WHEREAS the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has conducted a duly noticed public
hearing in regard to the historic district designation; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has determined that the change is
consistent with and furthers the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
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.
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Ord No. 06 -09
Section 2 That the properties listed in Attachment A are hereby reclassified as set forth
Attachment A and in accordance with and under the provisions of Section 4.5.1 of the Land Developn
Regulations of the City of Delray Beach, Florida
Section 3 That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are
hereby repealed
Section 4 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 5 That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage on second and
final reading
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this the 3rd day
of MARCH, 2009.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
First Reading
Second ReadingJ
MAYOR
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Ord No. 06 -09
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: David T. Harden, City Manager
DATE: February 24, 2009
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM 10.A. - REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2009
ORDINANCE NO. 06-09 (SECOND READING /SECOND PUBLIC HEARING)
ITEM BEFORE COMMISSION
This ordinance is before Commission for second reading and public hearing to consider an ordinance
providing for the reclassification of nineteen (19) properties from non - contributing to contributing in the
Marina Historic District.
BACKGROUND
At the first reading on February 17, 2009 the Commission was presented with two versions of the
ordinance. The Commsisson passed Version 2 of Ordinance No. 06 -09 on first reading which involves
the reclassification of nineteen (19) properties in the Marina Historic District.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 06 -09 on second and final reading.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
MEMORANDUM STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: FEBRUARY 4, 2009
ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 06 -09 PROVIDING FOR THE
RECLASSIFICATION OF 22 PROPERTIES IN THE MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT.
ITEM BEFORE THE 13OARD
The item before the Board is that of making a recommendation to the City Commission regarding
Ordinance 06 -09 to provide for the reclassification of 22 properties within the Marina Historic District
(MHD), pursuant to Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.5.1(N), Criteria for Change of
Historic Classification and 4.5.1(0), Procedures for Change of Historic Classification.
BACKGROUND
The City hired GAI Consultants, Inc. to conduct a survey from April — June 2008 of the MHD. The
objective was to survey all properties developed at least thirty -five years ago within the MHD which
contain both contributing and non - contributing buildings and structures. A historical overview of the
area was provided in the final report.
The final survey report recommends that a second Period of Significance* (POS) be adopted to span
1947 -1960, which would reclassify the following properties from non - contributing to contributing:
Property Address Date Style
800 -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 1 Avenue
1950
Masonry Vernacular
123 SE 71h Avenue
1953
Ranch
126 SE 7fh Avenue
1949
Moderne
127 SE 71h Avenue
1951
Masonry Vernacular
134 SE 7 i Avenue
1947
Minimal Traditional
138 SE 7th Avenue
1947
Frame Vernacular
139 SE 7rh Avenue
1960
Frame Vernacular
200 SE 7rh Avenue
1945
Colonial Revival
203 SE 7th Avenue
1954
Masonry Vernacular
209 SE 7 4 Avenue
1948
Masonry Vernacular
213 SE 7`h Avenue
1951
Moderne
218 SE 7 1 Avenue
1959
Minimal Traditional
300 SE 7fh Avenue
1957
Masonry Vernacular
303 SE 7rh Avenue
1954
Ranch
305 SE 7ch Avenue
1947
Frame Vernacular
330 SE 7fh Avenue
1956
Masonry Vernacular
340 SE 7fh Avenue
1953
Masonry Vernacular
* The current Period of Significance spans from 1922 to 1943.
Ordinance 06 -09; Marina Historic District Change of Historic Classifications
HPB Meeting February 4, 2009; Page 2 of 4
The survey also recommends that a portion of the 300 block of SE 71h Avenue be removed from the
MHD which includes 330 and 340 SE 71h Avenue (see Exhibit A). The survey report justifies the
removal of this area (which includes the aforementioned properties) as they "are not contiguous with
the historic district,... and,... it is not appropriate to use the discontiguous district format to include
isolated resources or small groups of resources." An application for the removal of these properties has
been submitted and is anticipated to be reviewed at the HPB meeting of February 18, 2009.
In addition to the expansion of the POS, the resurvey also recommends that the property at 238 SE 71h
Avenue be reclassified from contributing to non - contributing "due to inappropriate new construction on
the property." The report also notes that the "new construction both dominates and almost completely
obscures the original one -story historic structure."
The attached Exhibit A illustrates the following:
• Existing Marina Historic District Boundary
• Proposed Marina Historic District Boundary (to be amended under separate application)
• Contributing properties per the 1988 Marina Historic District Designation
• Contributing properties per the 2008 resurvey recommendations
• 238 SE 7th Avenue illustrated as non - contributing
At its meeting of November 19, 2008, the Board considered Resolution 55 -08, to accept the subject
survey report and its recommendations. The Board's recommendation was to support the survey's
findings, with the exception of the change of historic classification for 238 SE 7th Avenue. However,
upon review of Resolution 55 -08, the City Commission supported the survey's recommended change of
historic classification, and Resolution 55 -08 was adopted as such (see attachment).
Ordinance 06 -09 refers to Attachment A which notes each property and dates of construction, historic
classification, and style.
Consideration of the recommendations for reclassification are now before the Board.
�s = ANALYSIS
Pursuant to LDR Section 2.2.6(A), a Historic Preservation Board for the City of Delray Beach is hereby
created. The up rpose of this Board is to foster and promote the recognition, protection, enhancement
and use of historic resources in the City of Delray Beach and to have a lay body which shall have
authority to act on matters pertaining to historic preservation.
Pursuant to LDR Section 2.2.6(D)(1), Duties, Powers, and Responsibilities, the Historic
Preservation Board shall develop maintain and update a survey of archaeological sites, properties,
buildings structures and districts of special historic aesthetic architectural, cultural, or social value or
interest. The Board will endeavor to improve, expand, and make more accurate the survey as additional
documents, information, oral histories, and other such materials may become available, and it will
periodically reevaluate the survey. The Board will work with the City Historical Society, the State
Bureau of Historic Preservation, and other appropriate public and nonprofit organizations in maintaining
this survey.
Pursuant to LDR Section 2.2.6(D)(2), Duties, Powers, and Responsibilities, the Historic
Preservation Board shall nominate properties for designation, and regulate such properties, structures,
buildings, sites, districts, and the like so designated as historic sites and /or historic districts.
Ordinance 06 -09; Marina Historic District Change of Historic Classifications
HPB Meeting February 4, 2009; Page 3 of 4
STAFF COMMENT:
The LDRs specify that as part of the HPB duties, the Board shall protect historic resources, and update
surveys of historic resources. The resurvey of the Marina Historic District complies with this
requirement.
LDR Section 4.5.1(N), Criteria for Change of Historic Classification
(1) A survey of all historic districts may be conducted by the City every five (5) years. The
survey report may recommend changes to the historic designation and /or classification of properties
located within or immediately adjacent to a designated historic district.
(b) Criteria for Change of Historic Classification: if a City- initiated survey conducted
within the last five (5) years reveals that a property within a historic district should be
reclassified as either contributing or non - contributing, then the classification may be
revised in accordance with LDR Section 4.5.1(0) and shall be determined as follows:
1. The survey recommends the inclusion of an additional "Period of Significance ", which
would reclassify properties from non - contributing to contributing, or,
2. The survey recommends that a property or properties have been so significantly
altered that the changes are irreversible and have compromised the structures
historic integrity of the structure, which would reclassify the structure from contributing
to non - contributing.
STAFF COMMENT:
The subject survey meets the criteria for change of historic classification as it was conducted within the
last 5 years (complete June 2008), and the survey recommends that an additional Period of
Significance be adopted which would reclassify approximately 21 properties from non - contributing to
contributing, in addition to the reclassification of the property located 238 SE Ph Avenue from
contributing to non - contributing. Therefore, the reclassifications of the aforelisted properties may be
reviewed.
LDR Section 4.5.1(0), Procedures for Change of Historic Designation and /or Classification
(3) The Planning and Zoning Director or his/her designee shall conduct a preliminary
evaluation of the information provided on each application to determine if it generally conforms with
criteria in LDR Section 4.5.1(N)(1). The Planning and Zoning Director or his/her designee shall then
prepare a report which shall contain the following:
(b) Change of Historic Classification:
1. Analysis of the properties to be reclassified; and
2. A staff recommendation as to whether or not the properties should be reclassified due
to either.
a. loss of historic integrity as a result of irreversible alterations to a contributing
property, or
b. inclusion of an additional "Period of Significance" per the survey recommendations.
Ordinance 06 -09; Marina Historic District Change of Historic Classifications
HPB Meeting February 4, 2009; Page 4 of 4
STAFF COMMENT:
It has been determined that the subject request conforms with Section 4.5.1(N)(1), and the
recommendations have been justified within the report with respect to the additional POS and the
reclassification of 238 SE 7th Avenue.
The survey recommends that a second POS spanning 1947 -1960 be recognized. The POS for the
Marina Historic District presently spans 1922 — 1943, and has not been altered since the initial district
was designated in 1988. The recommended POS does not include years 1944 -1946, as there are no
buildings remaining that were built during this time. It is recommended that the new POS include these
years so that a time gap is not created. It is important to note that the "Period of Significance" identifies
the growth periods of a historic district and places the POS within its historical context. Further, varying
styles of architecture would be recognized to illustrate the historic district's evolution through its
development during these periods. The architectural styles currently recognized include Art Moderne,
Mission, Mediterranean Revival, Minimal Traditional, Monterey, Masonry and Frame Vernacular,
Craftsman Bungalow, and Ranch. Coincidentally, recognition of the development from 1944 -1960
would not include any additional architectural styles. However, it is important to note that the more
recent examples of these styles differ from those recognized in the current POS as the styles evolved
and the detailing varies.
As a general note, it is important to consider that while these styles may exist in large numbers within
the City as a whole, there is not a large concentration of any single style within any of the City's five
historic districts. Therefore, the protection of any of the eligible resources is important in maintaining the
historic environment of each district.
The Marina Historic District map (as referenced above), Ordinance 06 -09, Resolution 55 -08, and the
resurvey report are attached for reference while considering the subject Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION '
Recommend approval to the City Commission of Ordinance 06 -09 for the reclassification of 22
properties as identified in the GAI Consultants, Inc., final survey report.
Prepared by: Amy E. Alvarez, Historic Preservation Planner
Attachments:
• Marina Historic District Map
• Ordinance 06 -09 and Attachment A
• Resolution 55 -08
• Resurvey Report
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ORDINANCE NO 06 -09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE
RECLASSIFICATION OF 22 PROPERTIES IN THE MARINA HISTORIC
DISTRICT, PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Marina Historic District was originally designated and placed on the
Delray Beach Local Register of Historic Places in 1988 with a Period of Significance spanning
from 1922 — 1943, and,
WHEREAS, the City retained GAI Consultants, Inc. to resurvey the Marina Historic
District and those properties originally classified as contributing for continued significance and
maintenance of historic integrity and recommends that the property at 238 SE Ph Avenue be
reclassified as non - contributing "due to inappropriate new construction on the property ", as the
"new construction both dominates and almost completely obscures the original one -story
historic structure. "; and,
WHEREAS, the City retained GAI Consultants, Inc. to resurvey the Marina Historic
District and those properties originally classified as non - contributing for current significance and
recommends that an additional Period of Significance be provided which spans 1946 -1960; and,
WHEREAS, the final report by GAI Consultants, Inc., was accepted by the City
Commission at its meeting of December 9, 2008, with the amendment that the Period of
Significance be extended through 1960, and supported the reclassification of 238 SE 7th
Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the Marina Historic District was originally and is currently significant for its
collection of architecture representative of the period from 1922 —1960.
WHEREAS, 21 structures now meet the eligibility criteria for contributing status,
attributed mainly to the Post World War II buildings in the Masonry and Frame Vernacular,
Ranch, Moderne, and Minimal Traditional styles built from 1947 — 1960, as these buildings have
had minimal alterations or their alterations were completed in an appropriate and compatible
manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation; and,
WHEREAS, the Marina Historic District was originally and currently significant under the
Secretary of the Interiors Criterion A for significance due to associations with events that have
made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of the City's history such as the
development of early neighborhoods in Delray Beach, and representation of two periods of rapid
settlement during the Land Boom of the 1920s and the post World War II growth from the 1940s
through the 1950s; and,
WHEREAS, the Marina Historic District was originally and currently significant under the
Secretary of the Interiors Criterion B for significance due to associations with people significant
to the City, as several buildings within the district as 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; and,
WHEREAS, the Marina Historic District was originally and currently significant under the
Secretary of the Interiors Criterion C for significance as it embodies one or more distinctive
architectural styles or types such as Vernacular, Frame Vernacular, Masonry Vernacular,
Minimal Traditional, Ranch, Craftsman, Mission, Mediterranean Revival, Colonial Revival,
Monterey, and Art Moderne, many of which can be attributed to known architects or master
craftsmen such as Addison Mizner, Sam Ogren, Sr., John Volk, and Gustav Maas; and,
WHEREAS, Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach provides for the change of historic classification of
historic sites and districts; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board held a duly noticed public hearing in regard
to the adoption of an additional Period of Significance and change of historic classification for
those specified properties on ' 2009 and voted to to recommend
of the 22 changes of historic classification for properties within the Marina Historic
District; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach adopts the findings in the
Historic Preservation Board Staff Report; and
WHEREAS the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has conducted a duly
noticed public hearing in regard to the historic district designation.
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 properties listed in Attachment A are hereby reclassified as set
forth on Attachment A and in accordance with and under the provisions of Section 4.5.1 of the
Land Development Regulations of the City of Delray Beach, Florida
Section 3 That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the
same are hereby repealed
Section 4 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 5 That this ,ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage on
second and final reading
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this the _ day of
, 2009 First Reading Second Reading
Ordinance 06 -09
Attachment A
Marina Historic District
Property Classification List
Address
Classification
Year
Built
Style
700 -708 East Atlantic Avenue
Contributing
1940
Art Moderne
770 East Atlantic Avenue
Non-Contributing
1996
Modern Mediterranean
802 -804 East Atlantic Avenue
Contributing
1951
Masonry Vernacular
812 -814 East Atlantic Avenue
Contributing
1931
Mission
816 -840 East Atlantic Avenue
Contributing
1939
Art Moderne
24 -26 Marine Way
Contributing
1960
Frame Vernacular
30 Marine Way
Contributing
1925
Mediterranean Revival
46 Marine Way
Contributing
1926
Mediterranean Revival
48 Marine Way
Contributing
1925
Mediterranean Revival
54 Marine Way
Contributing
1940
Minimal Traditional
60 Marine Way
Contributinq
1941
Monterey
110 Marine Way
Contributing
1937
Mediterranean Revival
116 Marine Way
Non-Contributing
1975
Modern Frame Vernacular
126 -140 Marine Way
Non-Contributing
2002
Modern Masonry Vernacular
150 Marine Way
Non-Contributing
1996
Modern Frame Vernacular
160 Marine Way
Contributing
1940
Minimal Traditional
200 Marine Way
Contributing
1948
Masonry Vernacular
29 Palm Square
Contributing
1938
Minimal Traditional
33 Palm Square
Contributinq
1938
Minimal Traditional
36 Palm Square
Contributing
1937
Masonry Vernacular
42 Palm Square
Contributing
1938
Minimal Traditional
49 Palm Square
Contributing
1940
Minimal Traditional
50 Palm Square
Contributing
1939
Masonry Vernacular
57 Palm Square
Contributinq
1940
Minimal Traditional
60 Palm Square
Contributing
1928
Mediterranean Revival
65 Palm Square
Contributing
1940
Minimal Traditional
701 SE 1 s Street
Contributing
1925
Frame Vernacular
707 SE 15 Street
Contributinq
1925
Frame Vernacular
705 -711 SE 2 nd Street
Contributing
1953
Masonry Vernacular
706 SE 2" Street
Contributing
- --
Demolished 2005
708 SE 3` Street
Contributing
1925
Mission
711 —S—E-3 ` Street
Non-Contributing
1989
Modern Masonry Vernacular
603 SE 4 StreeV350 SE 7 th Avenue
Non-Contributing
1938
Minimal Traditional
9 SE 7 Ih Avenue
Contributing
1925
Craftsman Bungalow
55 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1939
Ranch
101 SE 7 Ih Avenue
Contributing
1950
Masonry Vernacular
102 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1937
Masonry Vernacular
106 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1925
Mission
111 SE 7 Avenue
Non-Contributing
1968
Masonry Vernacular
114 SE 7 Avenue 40
Non-Contributing
1996
Modern Frame Vernacular
118 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1935
Frame Vernacular
118'/2 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1935
Frame Vernacular
122 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1935
Frame Vernacular
122'/2 SE 7 Avenue
Non-Contributing
1989
Modern Frame Vernacular
123 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1953
Ranch
112
Address
Classification
Year
Built
Style
126 SE 7' Avenue
Contributing
1949
Moderne
127 SE 7 Ih Avenue
Contributing
1951
Masonry Vernacular
129 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1925
Mediterranean Revival
130 SE 7 Ih Avenue
Contributing
1939
Minimal Traditional
131 -S-E-7"'-Avenue
Contributing
1925
Craftsman Bungalow
1 3-4-S--E-7"'-Avenue
Contributing
1947
Minimal Traditional
138 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1947
Frame Vernacular
139 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1925
Mission
139 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1960
Frame Vernacular
142 SE 7 Avenue
Non-Contributing
2004
Modern Masonry Vernacular
143 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1928
Masonry Vernacular
f4-3-s--E-7-'5-
43 SE 7 Avenue
Non-Contributing
1967
Masonry Vernacular
146 SE 7 Avenue
Non-Contributing
N/A
Church Parking Lot
200 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1945
Colonial Revival
203 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1954
Masonry Vernacular
209 —SE -T Avenue
Contributing
1948
Masonry Vernacular
213 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1951
Moderne
214 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1922
Minimal Traditional
218 SE 7 Avenue
Contributin
1959
Minimal Traditional
219 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1935
Monterey
222 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1937
Frame Vernacular
228 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1937
Minimal Traditional
229 SE 7' Avenue
Non-Contributing
1991
Modern Masonry Vernacular
232 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1938
Frame Vernacular
237 SE 7 Avenue
Non-Contributing
1989
Modern Masonry Vernacular
238 SE 7 Avenue
Non-Contributing
1937
Frame Vernacular
242 SE 7 Avenue
Non-Contributing
1970
Masonry Vernacular
f4-4--S-E-7-"-
44 SE 7 Avenue
Non-Contributing
1972
Masonry Vernacular
300 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1957
Masonry Vernacular
303 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1954
Ranch
305 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1947
Frame Vernacular
310 SE 7 Avenue
Non-Contributing
1992
Modern Frame Vernacular
314 -318 SE 7 Avenue
Non-Contributing
1977
Masonry Vernacular
315 SE 7' Avenue
Non-Contributing
2005
Modern Mediterranean Revival
319 SE 7 Avenue
Non-Contributing
2004
Modern Mediterranean Revival
321 SE 7 Avenue
Non-Contributing
1992
Modern Masonry Vernacular
325 SE 7 Avenue
Non-Contributing
2004
Modern Mediterranean Revival
330 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1956
Masonry Vernacular
332 SE 7' Avenue
Non-Contributing
1962
Minimal Traditional
335 'SE Avenue
Non-Contributing
1999
Modern Mediterranean Revival
340 SE 7 Avenue
Contributing
1953
Masonry Vernacular
345 SE 7 Avenue
Non-Contributing
1996
Modern Masonry Vernacular
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RESOLUTION 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 t�rovide
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 76 Avenue
• 315 SE Th Avenue
• 318 SE 7`'' Avenue
• 319 SE 7'h Avenue
• 321 SE 7'h Avenue
• 325 SE Th Avenue
• 330 SE 7'h Avenue
• 332 SE 7`'' Avenue
• 335 SE 7`h Avenue
• 340 SE 7`h Avenue
• 345 SE 7`h Avenue
0 350 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 tQ
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 Th Avenue
1950
Masonry Vernacular
123 SE 7''' Avenue
1953
Ranch
126 SE 7'" Avenue
1949
Moderne
127 SE 7'h Avenue
1951
Masonry Vernacular
134 SE 7'h Avenue
1947
Minimal Traditional
138 SE 7`" Avenue
1947
Frame Vernacular
139 SE 7`h Avenue
1960
Frame Vernacular
200 SE 7'h Avenue
1945
Colonial Revival
203 SE 7`h Avenue
1954
Masonry Vernacular
209 SE Th Avenue
1948
Masonry Vernacular
213 SE 7`h Avenue
1951
Moderne
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
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Section 4. Pursuant to the 2008 Marina Historic District survey conducted by GAI 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:
0 60 Marine Way, The Anchorage
• 110 Marine Way, Marine Villas
• 200 SE Th 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 Th 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" Avenue "due to inappropriate new construction on the property."
Section 8. This Resolution shall become effective im m�e . tely upon its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the ( \ day of December, 2008.
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City of Delray Beach
Palm Beach County, Florida
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Acknowledgements
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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.
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Abstract
Consultant: GAI Consultants, Inc.
301 East Pine Street, Suite 1020
Orlando, Florida 32801
407.423.8398
Client: City of Delray Beach
Planning and Zoning Department
100 NW 1St Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
561.243.7040
Resurvey or the Marina Historic District
Scope of Services: Conduct a Resurvey of the Marina Historic District.
Principal Investigator: 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 4th
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).
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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.
• 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.
• 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.
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Table of Contents
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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
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List of Figures
Figure 1 Project Location — Resurvey of the Marina Historic District ........................ ..............................2
Figure 2 Detail Location of the Marina Historic District ............................................. ..............................3
Figure 3 Recommended Boundary of the Marina Historic District ........................... .............................25
List of Photographs
Photograph 1
118 SE 7th Avenue ( PB10286) ........................................................... ..............................7
Photograph 2
50 Palm Square ( PB00299) ............................................................... ..............................7
Photograph 3
29 Palm Square ( PB00298) ............................................................... ..............................8
Photograph4
123 SE 7th Avenue ............................................................................. ..............................8
Photograph 5
9 SE 7th Avenue ( PB10297) ............................................................... ..............................8
Photograph 6
106 SE 7th Avenue ( PB10287) ........................................................... ..............................9
Photograph 7
60 Palm Square ( PB00300) ............................................................... ..............................9
Photograph 8
200 SE 70 Avenue ( PB10275) ........................................................... .............................10
Photograph 9
The Anchorage, 60 Marine Way ( PB10290) ................................... ...............................
Photograph 10
816 -840 East Atlantic Avenue ( PB00245) ........................................ .............................10
Photograph 11
238 SE 7th 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
4th 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 7th 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
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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 7th Avenue and Federal Highway from SE 4th
Street to SE 15t Street where it veers to the east and then continues north to East Atlantic Avenue alonq�
the center line of SE 7th Avenue; on the east by the Intracoastal Waterway; and on the south by SE 4
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.
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2.0 Methodology
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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
SmartForm 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.
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2.4 Evaluation
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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.
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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 7t' Avenue); The Anchorage (66 Marine Way); Marine
Villas (110 Marine Way); The Fontaine Fox Cottages (238, 232, 228, and 222 SE 7t' 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.
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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
comerboards. 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 7°i 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)
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The term Minimal Traditional describes the transition that occurred in residential design from the period
just before World War II through the 1950s. As housing became affordable and new building technologies
allowed for prefabrication and mass production, homes became simpler. The Minimal Traditional style
developed as a compromise style, reflecting
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:
Ranch
Craftsman -style Bungalows
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 74h 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 7t" Avenue (PB10297)
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Mission Style
Mediterranean Revival Style
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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:
Photograph 6 -106 SE 7th 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 Milner, 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 the construction with
stuccoed (smooth or textured) exterior, a shaped
parapet, clay the 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)
Photograph 8 -200 SE 7"' Avenue (PB10275)
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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 Modeme 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.
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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
FMSF
PB00244
Date
1940
Surveyed Resources—Marina
Name
The Presidential Buildingrrurner
Property
Historic District
Address
East Atlantic
700 -708 Avenue
Art Moderne
N/C
1996
Northern Trust Bank
East Atlantic
770 Avenue
Modern Mediterranean
PB10154
1951
The Blue Anchor
East Atlantic
802 -804 Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
PB10155
1931
East Atlantic
812 -814 Avenue
Mission
PB00245
1939
The Boyd Building
East Atlantic
816 -840 Avenue
Art Moderne
PB13901
1960
24 -26 Marine Way
Frame Vernacular
PB00264
1925
30 Marine Way
Mediterranean Revival
PB13902
1926
46 Marine Way
Mediterranean Revival
PB00265
1925
48 Marine Way
Mediterranean Revival
PB00266
1940
54 Marine Way
Minimal Traditional
PB10290
1941
The Anchorage
60 Marine Way
Monterey
PB00267
1937
Marine Villas
110 Marine Way
Mediterranean Revival
N/C
1975
116 Marine Way
Modern Frame Vernacular
N/C
2002
126 -140 Marine Way
Modern Masonry
Vernacular
N/C
1996
150 Marine Way
Modern Frame Vernacular
PB00269
1940
160 Marine Way
Minimal Traditional
PB10276
1948
200 Marine Way
Masonry Vernacular
PB00298
1938
29 Palm Square
Minimal Traditional
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FMSF
Date Name Address
PB10295 1938 33 Palm Square
Minimal Traditional
PB10296
1937
36 Palm Square
Masonry Vernacular
PB10294
1938
42 Palm Square
Minimal Traditional
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 1s' Street
Frame Vernacular
PB00375
1925
707 SE I" Street
Frame Vernacular
PB13903
1953
705 -711 SE 2nd Street
Masonry Vernacular
PB00388
N/A
706 SE 2nd Street
Demolished
PB10269
1925
708 SE 3'd Street
Mission
Modern Masonry
N/C
1989
711 SE 3`d Street
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
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
PB13905
1968
111 SE 7" Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
N/C
1996
114 SE 7" Avenue
Modern Frame Vernacular
PB10286
1935
(East Building)
118 SE 7" Avenue
Frame Vernacular
PB13906
1935
(West Building)
118%: SE 7" Avenue
Frame Vernacular
PB10285
1935
(East Building)
122 SE 7" Avenue
Frame Vernacular
N/C
1989
(West Building)
122'/z 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
131 SE 7" Avenue
Craftsman Bungalow
PB10279
1947
134 SE 7 "' Avenue
Minimal Traditional
PB10277
1947
138 SE 7'" Avenue
Frame Vernacular
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Historic District
FMSF
Date
Name
Address
PB10278
West Building
139 SE 7'" Avenue
Mission
PB13908
East Building
139 SE 7'" Avenue
Frame Vernacular
;1925
142
Modern Masonry
N/C
A &B SE 7'" Avenue
Vernacular
PB13909
East Building
143 SE 7'" Avenue
Frame Vernacular
PB13910
1967
West Building
143 SE 7'" Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
N/C
N/A
Church Parking Lot
146 SE 7" Avenue
Vacant
PB10275
1945
First Church of Christ Scientist
200 SE 7" Avenue
Colonial Revival
PB13911
1954
203 SE 7" Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
PB13912
1948
209 SE 7" Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
PB13913
1951
213 SE 7" Avenue
Moderne
PB13914
1922
214 SE 7" 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
1937
Fontaine Fox South Building
228 SE 7" Avenue
Minimal Traditional
Modern Masonry
N/C
1991
229 SE 7'" Avenue
Vernacular
PB10271
1938
232 SE 7" Avenue
Frame Vernacular
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
PB10268
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
Modern Mediterranean
N/C
c.2004
315 SE 7" Avenue
Revival
Modern Mediterranean
N/C
c.2004
319 SE 7" Avenue
Revival
Modern Masonry
N/C
1992
321 SE 7" Avenue
Vernacular
Modern Mediterranean
N/C
2004
325 SE 7" Avenue
Revival
PB13921
1956
330 SE 7" Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
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The following should be noted:
The status of the property located at 238 SE 7th 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 7"' Avenue (PB10270)
An application to demolish the structure at 213
SE 7 Avenue was approved in 2007.
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5.0 Historical Overview of Delray Beach
5.1 Introduction
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
*,ya of Miami (Janus Research 2002: 10).
Photograph 12— Orange Grove House of Refuge,
Built in 1876
In 1894, William S. Linton, a postmaster from
f� �tiVrgl �(tI► Saginaw, Michigan, traveled to south Florida with his
_g friend and bookstore owner David Swinton. While in
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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.
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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
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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
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Photograph 15 -4tt' 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).
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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-
time and seasonal residents continued to
increase, the land boom came to a jarring
(t t halt. By the end of 1925, many real estate
investors began to cancel transactions, as
they became panicked by the news of bogus
A-Alfik
Florida real estate ventures. Prices and
v _ . demand for Florida real estate had become
so exaggerated that there was little basis for
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 11 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
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indoorloutdoor 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 7t'
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 7t' 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.
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The properties on the west side of the 300 block of SE 7"
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 7th Avenue
Photograph 29 — New Townhomes on the West
District Boundary
The Marina Historic District is home to a number
of individually significant structures and
showcases some of the area's most
accomplished architects. Built in 1939 and
designed by Gustav Maas, the "Boyd Building"
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 facade 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 7th 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 16t Street and
relocated from Boca Raton in the 1930s was
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Mizner.
Photograph 22 — Marine Villas — 190 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 7`h Avenue
contained the "Blank Nurseries ". The John
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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
several structures on the 300 block.
Photograph 23 — Middle Fontaine Fox Cottage -
222 SE 7th Avenue (PB10274)
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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.
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■ 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
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Resources Eligible for Local or NRHP Listing
FMSF
Individually
Name Address
Eligible? ,
The Presidential Buildinglrurner
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
PB00245
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
PB10276
200 Marine Way
Yes
No
PB00300
60 Palm Square
Yes
No
IDB00375
707 SE 1s' Street
Yes
No
PB10297
9 SE 7 "i 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
Yes
Yes
PB13915
218 SE 7" Avenue
Yes
No
PB10273
219 SE 7" Avenue
Yes
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
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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 7th Avenue and Federal Highway from SE 4th Street to SE 1St Street where it veers to
the east and then continues north to East Atlantic Avenue along the center line of SE 7th Avenue; on the
east by the Intracoastal Waterway; and on the south by SE 4th Street. (Note: the multi - family properties at
35 and 45 SE 7th 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 7th 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 4th Street. However, 603 SE 4th 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 7th Avenue. The
structures at 300, 303, and 305 SE 7th 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 7th 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 3rd Street and 300, 303, and 305 SE
7th 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 pattems 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 7th Avenue.
Consideration should be given to adding 330 and 340 SE 7th Avenue to the Local Register; however, it is
noted that there is a pending demolition application for 340 SE 7th Avenue. It should be further noted that
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the structure at 332 SE 7th 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.
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Table 3
r'nntrihi itinn Rncni irras in tha Marina Historic District SurVev Area
Contributing Resources to the Marina Historic District Survey Area
FMSF
• Date Name Address
East Atlantic
PB00244 1940 The Presidential Building/Turner Property 700 -708 Avenue Art Moderne
PB10155
1931
East Atlantic
812 -814 Avenue
Mission
PB00245
1939
The Boyd Building
East Atlantic
816 -840 Avenue
Art Moderne
PB13901
1960
24 -26 Marine Way
Frame Vernacular
PB00264
1925
30 Marine Way
Mediterranean Revival
PB13902
1926
46 Marine Way
Mediterranean Revival
PB00265
1925
48 Marine Way
Mediterranean Revival
PB00266
1940
54 Marine Way
Minimal Traditional
PB10290
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
33 Palm Square
Minimal Traditional
PB10296
1937
36 Palm Square
Masonry Vernacular
PB10294
1938
42 Palm Square
Minimal Traditional
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 1" Street
Frame Vernacular
PB00375
1925
707 SE 1" Street
Frame Vernacular
PB13903
1953
705 -711 SE 2 "' Street
Masonry Vernacular
PB10269
1925
708 SE 3r° Street
Mission
PB10297
1925
9 SE 7" Avenue
Craftsman Bungalow
PB10288
1939
55 SE 7" Avenue
Ranch
PB13904
1950
101 SE 7t" Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
PB00465
1937
The Mews at Sloan Hammock
102 SE 7t" 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)
118V= SE 7" Avenue
Frame Vernacular
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PB10275
1945
First Church of Christ Scientist
200 SE 7" Avenue
Colonial Revival
PB13911
1954
203 SE 7" Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
PB13912
1948
209 SE 7'" Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
P813913
1951
213 SE 7 "' Avenue
Moderne
PB13914
1922
214 SE 7'" 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
1937
Fontaine Fox South Building
228 SE 7" Avenue
Minimal Traditional
P810271
1938
232 SE 7" Avenue
Frame Vernacular
PB13918
1957
300 SE 7`" Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
PB13919
1954
303 SE 7 "' Avenue
Mediterranean Revival
PB10268
1947
305 SE 7'" Avenue
Frame Vernacular
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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.
• 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.
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8.0 References Cited
Britt, Lora S.
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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 II —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.
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APPENDIX A
THE NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
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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.
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PREVIOUSLY - SURVEYED RESOURCES IN THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT
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FMSF
•
PB00244
Previously Surveyed Resources
Date Name
1940 The Presidential Building/Turner Property
in the Marina Historic District
Address
East Atlantic
700 -708 Avenue
Art Modeme
PB10154
1951
The Blue Anchor
East Atlantic
802 -804 Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
PB10155
1931
East Atlantic
812 -814 Avenue
Mission
PB00245
1939
The Boyd Building
East Atlantic
816 -840 Avenue
Art Moderne
PB00264
1925
30 Marine Way
Mediterranean Revival
PB13902
1926
46 Marine Way
Mediterranean Revival
PB00265
1925
48 Marine Way
Mediterranean Revival
PB00266
1940
54 Marine Way
Minimal Traditional
PB10290
1941
The Anchorage
60 Marine Way
Monterey
PB00267
1937
Marine Villas
110 Marine Way
Mediterranean Revival
PBOD269
1940
160 Marine Way
Minimal Traditional
PB10276
1948
200 Marine Way
Masonry Vernacular
PB00298
1938
29 Palm Square
Minimal Traditional
PB10295
1938
33 Palm Square
Minimal Traditional
PB10296
1937
36 Palm Square
Masonry Vernacular
PB10294
1938
42 Palm Square
Minimal Traditional
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 1" Street
Frame Vernacular
PB00375
1925
707 SE 1" Street
Frame Vernacular
PB10269
1925
708 SE 3rtl Street
Mission
PB10297
1925
9 SE 7" Avenue
Craftsman Bungalow
PB10288
1939
55 SE 7"' Avenue
Ranch
PB00465
1937
The Mews at Sloan Hammock
102 SE 7"' Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
PB10287
1925
Sloan Hammock
106 SE 7'" Avenue
Mission
PB10286
1935
(East Building)
118 SE 7" Avenue
Frame Vernacular
PB10285
1935
(East Building)
122 SE 7" Avenue
Frame Vernacular
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APPENDIX D
NON - CONTRIBUTING RESOURCES IN THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT
Non-contributing Resources
FMSF
Date Name Address
N/C Northern Trust Bank 770 East Atlantic Avenue Modern Mediterranean
PBl0154
F1996
1
The Blue Anchor 802 -804 East Atlantic Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
N/C
5
116 Marine Way
Modern Frame Vernacular
N/C
2
126 -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
711 SE 3`d Street
Modern Masonry Vernacular
N/C
1938
603 SE 4" Street
Minimal Traditional
PB13905
1968
111 SE 7" Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
N/C
1996
114 SE 7 "i Avenue
Modern Frame Vernacular
N/C
1989
(West Building)
122%2 SE 7" Avenue
Modern Frame Vernacular
N/C
c.2004
142 A &B SE 7" Avenue
Modern Masonry Vernacular
PB13910
1967
(West Building)
143 SE 7'" Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
N/C
N/A
Church Parking Lot
146 SE 7" Avenue
Vacant
N/C
1991
229 SE 7" Avenue
Modern Masonry Vernacular
N/C
1989
237 SE 7h Avenue
Modern Masonry Vernacular
PB10270
1937
238 SE 7" Avenue
Frame Vernacular
N/C
1970
242 SE 7" Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
N/C
1972
244 SE 7" Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
N/C
1992
310 SE 7" Avenue
Modern Frame Vernacular
N/C
1977
314 -318 SE 7" Avenue
Masonry Vernacular
N/C
c.2004
315 SE 7L' Avenue
Modern Mediterranean Revival
N/C
c.2004
319 SE 7I" Avenue
Modern Mediterranean Revival
N/C
1992
321 SE 7`" Avenue
Modern Masonry Vernacular
N/C
2004
325 SE 7'" Avenue
Modern Mediterranean Revival
N/C
1962
332 SE 7`" Avenue
Minimal Traditional
N/C
1999
335 SE 7`" Avenue
Modern Mediterranean Revival
N/C
1996
345 SE 7I" Avenue
Modern Masonry Vernacular
Appendix D
Wynn, Kimberly
From: Maloney, Susan
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 1:49 PM
To: 'nsmith @bocanews.com'
Cc: Nubin, Chevelle; Gaskins, Lanelda; Wynn, Kimberly; Allen, Jasmin
Subject: 2nd Publication Date for Ordinance No. 06 -09 /REVISED AD
Importance: High
Attachments: LDR Text Amend mentOrd# 06- 09Reclassificationof19Properties .doc
Hi Nancy,
Please note that the caption for Ordinance No. 06 -09 has changed. For the second
run date of this advertisement which is Tuesday, February 24, 2009 please make
sure the attached advertisement is used.
Please acknowledge receipt of this email as confirmation that you have received and
send a proof.
Thank you.
Susan MaConey
.Administrative Assistant
City c f Defray Beach /City Clerk's Office
56.11243 -7052 (tefepG.one)
5611243-3774 (f.a Y)
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2/18/2009
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CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HISTORIC CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN THE MARINA
HISTORIC DISTRCT
The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, proposes to adopt the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 06 -09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE RECLASSIFICATION OF 19 PROPERTIES IN THE
MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT, PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Commission will conduct two (2) Public Hearings for the purpose of accepting public
testimony regarding the proposed ordinance. The first Public Hearing will be held on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall,
100 N.W. 1St Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida. If the proposed ordinance is passed on first
reading, a second Public Hearing will be held on TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M.
(or at any continuation of such meeting which is set by the Commission) in the Commission
Chambers at City Hall, 100 N.W. 1St Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearings and comment upon the proposed
ordinance or submit their comments in writing on or before the date of these hearings to the
Planning and Zoning Department. For further information or to obtain a copy of the proposed
ordinance, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department, City Hall, 100 N.W. 1St Avenue,
Delray Beach, Florida 33444 (email at pzmailam, d�ybeach.com) or by calling 561/243-
7040), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding
holidays.
Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at these hearings, such person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The
City does not provide nor prepare such record pursuant to F.S. 286.0105.
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC
City Clerk
PUBLISH: Sunday, February 8, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE NEWSPAPER: This ad is not to be placed in the legal
ads /classified section of the newspaper. It must be at least two standard columns wide and ten
inches long. The entire headline must be an 18 point bold headline. Thank you.
Wynn, Kimberly
From:
Pyburn, Terrill
Sent:
Thursday, February 19, 2009 10:46 AM
To:
Wynn, Kimberly
Cc:
Alvarez, Amy
Subject:
Ordinance 06 -09
Attachments: ORDINANCE 06 09 MHD Reclassifications Version 2.doc
Sorry to confuse you once again, but I made one more change. Susan wants it to read that the City
Commission has determined that it is consistent with the LDRs and Comp. Plan, not HPB.
Please attach this revised ordinance to the March 3rd agenda in place of the earlier version 2.
Thanks.
Terrill Pyburn,
Assistant City Attorney
200 NW 1 st Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 243 -7090
2/19/2009
ORDINANCE NO 06 -09
Version 2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE
RECLASSIFICATION OF 19 PROPERTIES IN THE MARINA HISTORIC
DISTRICT, PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Marina Historic District was originally designated and placed on the
Delray Beach Local Register of Historic Places in 1988 with a Period of Significance spanning
from 1922 — 1943, and,
WHEREAS, the City retained GAI Consultants, Inc. to resurvey the Marina Historic
District and those properties originally classified as contributing for continued significance and
maintenance of historic integrity; and,
WHEREAS, GAI Consultants, Inc. recommended that the property at 238 SE 7th Avenue
be reclassified as non - contributing "due to inappropriate new construction on the property ", as
the "new construction both dominates and almost completely obscures the original one -story
historic structure. "; and,
WHEREAS, GAI Consultants, Inc. resurveyed the Marina Historic District and those
properties originally classified as non - contributing for current significance and recommends that
an additional Period of Significance be provided which spans 1946 -1960; and,
WHEREAS, the final report by GAI Consultants, Inc., with the amendment that the
Period of Significance be extended through 1960, was reviewed by the Historic Preservation
Board at its meeting of November 19, 2008, and the public hearing of February 4, 2009, and
HPB did not support the reclassification of 238 SE 7th Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the final report by GAI Consultants, Inc., was accepted by the City
Commission at its meeting of December 9, 2008, with the amendment that the Period of
Significance be extended through 1960, and supported the reclassification of 238 SE 7th
Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the Marina Historic District was originally significant for its collection of
architecture representative of the period from 1922 -1943, and is currently significant for its
collection of architecture representative of the period from 1944 — 1960.
WHEREAS, 19 structures now meet the eligibility criteria for contributing status,
attributed mainly to the Post World War II buildings in the Masonry and Frame Vernacular,
Ranch, Moderne, and Minimal Traditional styles built from 1947 — 1960, as these buildings have
had minimal alterations or their alterations were completed in an appropriate and compatible
manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation; and,
WHEREAS, the Marina Historic District was originally and is currently significant under
the Secretary of the Interiors Criterion A for significance due to associations with events that
have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of the City's history such as the
development of early neighborhoods in Delray Beach, and representation of two periods of rapid
settlement during the Land Boom of the 1920s and the post World War II growth from the 1940s
through the 1950s; and,
WHEREAS, the Marina Historic District was originally and is currently significant under
the Secretary of the Interiors Criterion B for significance due to associations with people
significant to the City, as several buildings within the district as 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; and,
WHEREAS, the Marina Historic District was originally and is currently significant under
the Secretary of the Interiors Criterion C for significance as it embodies one or more distinctive
architectural styles or types such as Vernacular, Frame Vernacular, Masonry Vernacular,
Minimal Traditional, Ranch, Craftsman, Mission, Mediterranean Revival, Colonial Revival,
Monterey, and Art Moderne, many of which can be attributed to known architects or master
craftsmen such as Addison Mizner, Sam Ogren, Sr., John Volk, and Gustav Maas; and,
WHEREAS, Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach provides for the change of historic classification
of historic sites and districts; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board held a duly noticed public hearing in regard
to the adoption of an additional Period of Significance and change of historic classification for
those specified properties on February 4, 2009 and voted 5 - 0 to recommend approval subject
to 238 SE 7th Avenue maintaining the contributing classification, and not being reclassified per
the adopted Resolution 56 -08; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach adopts the findings in the
Historic Preservation Board Staff Report; and
WHEREAS the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has conducted a duly
noticed public hearing in regard to the historic district designation; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has determined that the
change is consistent with and furthers the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan.
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 properties listed in Attachment A are hereby reclassified as set
forth on Attachment A and in accordance with and under the provisions of Section 4.5.1 of the
Land Development Regulations of the City of Delray Beach, Florida
Section 3 That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the
same are hereby repealed
Section 4 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 5 That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage on
second and final reading
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this
the day of 1200 _
ATTEST:
City Clerk
First Read
Second Readi
MAYO R
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF
HISTORIC CLASSIFICATIONS
WITHIN THE MARINA
HISTORIC DISTRICT
The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
proposes to adopt the following ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE RECLASSI-
FICATION OF 22 PROPERTIES IN THE MARINA HISTORIC
DISTRICT, PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Commission will conduct two (2) Public Hearings for the
purpose of accepting public testimony regarding the proposed
ordinance. The first Public Hearing will be held on TUESDAY,
FEB34JARY 1742009 AT 7:00 P.M: in the Commission Chambers
at City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida. If the
proposed ordinance is passed on first reading, a second Public
Hearing will be held on TUESDAY. MARCH 3.2009 AT 7:00 P.M.
(or at any continuation of such meeting which is set by the
Commission) in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 100 N.W.
1 st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearings and
comment upon the proposed ordinance or submit their comments
in writing on or before the date of these hearings to the Planning
and Zoning Department. For further information or to obtain a copy
of the proposed ordinance, please contact the Planning and
Zoning Department, City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray
Beach, Florida 33444 (email at pzmail @mydelraybeach.com) or
by calling 5611243- 7040), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision
made by the City Commission with respect to any matter consid-
ered at these hearings, such person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record includes the testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based. The City does not provide nor prepare
such record pursuant to F.S. 286.0105.
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC
City Clerk
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