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106 South Swinton Avenue, The Sundy House National Register Nomination - FMSF / 9r6 N.•S Fc OMB 10-003 O 5 Na 1O24d018 ' (Rem 8.80) United States Department of the interior r. National Park Service i �National Register of Historic Places = : ..,, ==' Registration Form • „T, ,r:. hr"i, Tt; This form is for use In nominating or requesting determinations of eligibility for individual properties or districts. See`in ruEE s In Guidelines for Completing National Register forma (National Register Bulletin 18). Complete each item by marking"x" In the appropriate box or by entering the requested information.If an Item does not apply to the property being documented,enter"N/A"for"not applicable."For functions,styles,materials, and areas of significance, enter only the categories and subcategories listed in the Instructions. For additional space use continuation sheets (Form 10-900a). Type all entries. • 1. Name of Property historic name RI may, John & Elizabeth Shaw, House other names/site number RPB7510 2. Location street & number 1 06 South Swinton Avenue n/a U not for publication city, town nplra,y Beach n/a L. J vicinity state F1 nri r?a code Fr, county Palm Beach code 099 z!.p code 33444 3. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property E]private •®building(s) Contributing ting Noncontributing El public-local ❑district buildings ❑public-State ❑site El public-Federal sites El structures ❑object objects 2 0 Total Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources previously n/a listed In the National Register 0 4. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1988, as amended, I hereby certify that this 0 nomination E request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties In the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth In 38 CFR Part 80. In ndbpinion, the prorArty -sets does not meet the National Register criteria. ❑See continuation sheet. c� ,k9, Q�J /// /9 / Signatur f certifying official Date Sta Historic Preservation Officer (06- \n„ - J State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property❑meets ❑does not meet the National Register criteria. E See continuation sheet. Signature of commenting or other official Date 7 State or Federal agency and bureau 5. National Park Service Certification I, Hereby, certify that this property is: q r(v-�J entered in the National Register. C��� 40(.)\ l Z. ❑See continuation sheet. ,-J t0 ❑determined eligible for the National Register. ❑See continuation sheet. ❑determined not eligible for the National Register. Eremoved from the National Register. ❑other, (explain:) • j \Signature of the Keeper Date of Action 1 r • ( IN ill 101 S.E. Second Avenue Delray Beach,Florida 33444 561-279-2970 Fax 561-279-2507 www milagrocenter.org • 6. Function or'-Use • 'Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) Domestic: - Single Duelling CQIoID rce/'I ade.; Specialty Store Restaurant 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (enter categories from instructions) (enter categories from instructions) foundation Brick Other: Frarre Vernacular walls Wes' i eatierboard roof Asphalt other Wooa Meta 1 rn nrn Describe present and historic physical appearance. • PLEASE SEE CONTINUATION Si_iEEIS • • • 10 See continuation sheet 8. Statement of Significance - Certifying official has considered the significance of this property in relation to other properties: nationally E statewide E locally Applicable National Register Criteria ❑A ®B ]C ❑D Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) ❑A [l BECEDEEEF ❑G Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) Period of Significance Significant Dates Arc-hit ire 1902 1941 1902 Cultural Affiliation n/a Significant Person Architect/Builder Suncly, John Shaw: Shindy, Elizabeth Shaw Unknown/Grant, Henry T. State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above. PLEASE SEE CONTINUATION SEEMS • • ®See continuation sheet .9. Major Bibliographical References PLEASE SEE CONTINUATION SHEEETS .) ®See continuation sheet Previous documentation on file (NPS): ❑preliminary determination of Individual listing (38 CFR 87) Primary location of additional data: has been requested Z State historic preservation office previously listed in the National Register Other State agency previously determined eligible by the National Register Federal agency designated a National Historic Landmark Local government recorded by Historic American Buildings E University Survey 0 ❑Other ❑recorded by Historic American Engineering Specify repository: Record # 10. Geographical Date Acreage of property Less than 1 acre UTM References A 11171 1519I213I410I 12 ,9 12 16 17 10 10 1 B 1 1 I 1 1 i 1 1 ; J I , 1 i 1 1 I Zone Easting Northing Zone Fasting . Northing CI 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I DI 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 , 1 1 1 I 1 1 , , 1 E See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description Lots 9 & 10, Block 62, Town of Linton Cnckz Delray Beach., Florida) , as recorded in Plat Book 1, page 3 (sheet 2) of the pihlic records of Palm Beach County, Florida, . known as "The Sundy House". ❑See continuation sheet Boundary Justification • The boundary includes the city lots which have bccn historically associat- with the house. ❑See continuation sheet 11. Form Prepared By • name/title C'1 QmrPr MavhPw TTT/ t rbara E. Mattid k, Historic Sites Specialist organization Bureau of Hisd-t ric Preservation date November 1991 street & number R.A. Gray Bla. , 500 S. Bronouch Street telephone (904) 487-2333 city or town Tallahassee state F1 orif9a zip code-;2144-0750 *U.S.OPo:1 a88•o•223.918 • Nni Fenn fo-ooaa OMB AppwN Ma 1024-00111 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number Page l Stndy House, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL SUMMARY The Sundy House, at 106 South Swinton Avenue in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, is a 1902 two-story, seven room, frame house on a brick pier foundation, some of which is closed with open brick work. The house combines decorative Queen Anne features with the simplicity and functionalism of a vernacular, turn-of-the-century building. A five-sided, wraparound, front porch; asymmetrical massing with various roof forms; five gables; and irregular floor plan give a period definition to the house. Weatherboard siding with corner boards contrasts staggered shingles in the steep gables. Owned and maintained by the Sundy Family for eighty-eight years, the house still reflects durable craftsmanship and original architectural merit. Principal modifications have been bathroom additions on the west (rear) elevation and partial porch enclosures. Contributing resources include the house and an outbuilding. ORIGINAL & PRESENT SETTING The Sundy House is located on its original site at the southwest corner of South Swinton Avenue and Southwest First Street in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida (Photos 1 & 2) . It was built on a one and a half acre site which featured various kinds of trees, including key lime, avocado, sea grape, palms, and Australian pines. Today, some of these plantings remain. The most prominent tree is a towering royal poinciana tree located on the adjacent Lot 10 (Photo 3) . It is the oldest and largest royal poinciana tree in Delray Beach. Stables were originally located west of the house, but were replaced by a wood frame garage c1937. Located one block south of the town's geographic center (the intersection of Swinton & Atlantic Avenues) , the house is two blocks west of the original Florida East Coast Railway station. Swinton Avenue was the town's primary residential showcase street from 1895-1941. Road widening within the past ten years has accelerated traffic, prompting the family to erect a six foot chain-link fence around the perimeter of the property. The house is a contributing building in the locally designated Old School Square Historic District, and is one ►r$Form 1O-OC.4 (LM) OMB Axton!Na 1024401/ United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 2 Sundy House, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL of the oldest houses in the district. In 1990 the zoning was changed from multi-family to Historic Arts District (HAD) which permits bed & breakfast inns, antique shops, and arts-related uses. PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: • EXTERIOR The Sundy House is a two story, frame, irregularly shaped building with a five-sided, wraparound, front porch (Photo 4) . The multi-planed roof lines feature various intersecting gables with stagger butt, wooden shingles and decorative cross braces. Diagonal brackets brace the roof overhang and frame each of the second floor bedroom corner windows on the east and north elevations. The porch's shed roof has exposed rafter tails, is sheathed with asphalt shingles, and is supported by square posts with a turned balustrade and brackets similar to those at the second story windows. Fenestration is generally single, 1/1, double hung sash. One tall, brick chimney with an arched cap pierces the roof on the west elevation. The first story of the main facade (east elevation) is dominated by the one story, five-sided, wraparound porch. Partially enclosed to the south with beaded board and aluminum louvers, the porch is reached by steps set at a forty-five degree angle at the northeast corner of the house (Photo 5) . A turned banister flanks the steps which lead to the living room entrance. The half-glass door retains its original hardware and door surround. The second story is dominated by two of the five gables which have stagger butt shingling and decorative cross braces (Photo 6) . The south elevation features a continuation of the enclosed porch and an interplay of various roof lines, including a large gable. The south gable aligns with the north gable, forming a cross axis with the east/west gables. The town's oldest and largest royal poinciana tree (c1920) provides ample shade for the sleeping areas of the house (Photos 3 & 7) . The west (rear) elevation has an attached, one story porch which is partially enclosed with horizontal weatherboard and four panels of aluminum louvers (Photo 8) . NPS Form 1O.OC.. Mai ous AwwW No iox W/8 United States Department of the interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 3 Sundy House, Delray Peach, Palm Beach Co. , FL The unenclosed part of the porch is used as a laundry area. Above the porch and slightly to the south of the center is a gable with a jalousied door accessed by an outside stairway. Between the gable and the main block of the house is a small shed roofed addition with a small, single, 1/1, double hung sash window. The chimney is located where the main block and addition meet, north of the gable (Photo 9) . The north elevation features the open portion of the front porch. It retains all of the original features, including turned balustrades, exposed rafter tails, and diagonal braces (Photo 10) . A two-step stair with a plain, arched, metal railing at the west end of the porch leads onto the porch and the entrance into the dining room (Photo 11) . The north shingled gable with end pent has decorative cross braces. Fenestration and doors are original except for the rear porch enclosure which has two smaller single- hung windows with aluminum frames and a single panel of aluminum louvers. INTERIOR The Sundy House displays many examples of vernacular craftsmanship and Queen Anne detailing. Hardwood floors are made of Georgia pine and the ceilings are tongue-and-groove boards. The windows and panelled doors retain all their original hardware and simply molded surrounds (Photos 12 & 13 ) . Entrances to the living room and dining room are located on the front porch and set at forty-five degree angles to the main block of the house. The east entrance leads into the living room. From there French doors access the enclosed portion of the porch, while a quarter-turned staircase with newel posts and turned balusters leads to the second floor (Photo 14) . At the west end of the living room, an overhead, wooden, beaded divider separates the living room from the dining room, which is the largest room in the house (Photo 15 . The dining room features the original fireplace on the west wall , built-in cabinets, and a high ceiling. From the dining room there is access south to two first floor bedrooms. The bedroom on the south side of the house NPS Form toioaa COM Acceavel No.l024407/ United States Department of the interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 4 Sundy House, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co. , FL has a window seat with a panelled side. The adjacent sleeping room was first used as a nursery. The Sundy's had eight children, and when the children grew old enough to share upstairs bedrooms, the smaller bedroom became Grandma Sundy's bedroom. This room has an entrance into the bathroom. To the west of the dining room is the kitchen. It has a hardwood floor covered with vinyl. A walk-in pantry, laundry area, sleeping room, and bathroom have been added in the rear porch enclosure. The staircase in the living room leads to a hall landing and four bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second floor. One of the bathrooms (Photo 16) is accessible from the hall which leads west toward the rear of the house, while the other is in an addition off the north bedroom. Hardwood floors, tongue-and-groove ceilings, and original hardware highlight each of the bedrooms. Window seats with panelled sides are located in the two south bedrooms. The north bedrooms have the same irregular configuration as the dining room and the living room on the first floor. A pull- down, portable, wooden staircase in the center hall provides _ access to the attic. CONTRIBUTING OUTBUILDING A frame, single story, 20' x 23 . 6' (approx. 470 sq. ft. ) outbuilding constructed c1937 is situated on the northwest corner of the site (Photo 17) . Two previous detached garage structures (c1918 and c1926) have been demolished. The present building features an automatic lift door on the north elevation, exposed rafters on the east and west elevations, and a wooden entrance door on the south elevation. ALTERATIONS Since the 1920s the Sundy House has had several alterations to provide updated facilities and protection from the elements. Three bathrooms have been added (c1920, c1950 and c1955) , but their location in the rear area of the house makes their visual impact minimal. • 1rPB Form 10ao6a • f��l OMB Approval Ma 10244018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 5 Sundy House, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co. , FL The original roof was covered with sawn wood shingles and adorned with cresting at the roof ridge. Sometime before 1928 , asphalt sheet shingles were applied directly over the wood shingles. The 1928 hurricane damaged this roof and destroyed other features of the house, including cross braces in four of the gables, a Victorian playhouse which was on Lot 10, and the Australian pines which surrounded the house. Following the 1928 hurricane, the old wood shingles and asphalt were removed and replaced with new asphalt shingling. Although partially enclosed, the front and back porches retain much of their original configuration. The front porch was first screened in the 1920s for protection from mosquitoes, and c1940, vertical beaded board siding and aluminum louvers replaced the screening (Photo 6) . The rear porch was partially enclosed with weatherboard to provide space for two bathrooms, a pantry, laundry area, and a sleeping area c1950 (Photo 8) . At the second story, the west gable was modified c1920 to accommodate a traditional dormer bathroom. A glass ialousie door with an exit staircase was added to the dormer during World War II when the family took in boarders from the neighboring Boca Raton Air Station (Photo 8) . The roof extension around the brick chimney provided space for the installation of an upstairs private bathroom in the north bedroom c1950 (Photo 9) . tM6 Fenn 1o4034 awe Apparel No.70240010 . paq United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 1 Sundy House, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL SUMMARY The Sundy House, located in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, is locally significant under Criterion B for its association with John Shaw Sundy and Elizabeth Shaw Sundy, leading pioneers in the areas of agriculture, education, and politics in Delray Beach; and under Criterion C as the only existing example in the south Palm Beach County area of a frame vernacular house which displays Queen Anne Style architectural features . It was constructed by Henry T. Grant, one of Palm Beach County's most distinguished contractors. The house reflects the prosperity of a growing, turn-of-the-century farming and railroad town. The period of significance is 1902-1941, the period in which the Sundy's were prominent active participants in local affairs. HISTORIC CONTEXT Delray, known as Linton from its founding in 1895 until 1898 , was settled by a group of Midwest pioneers led by William S. Linton. In 1895, Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway reached Linton. The settlers purchased 160 acres from Flagler's Model Land Company, and platted it, placing the geographic center at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Swinton Avenue. The town prospered as an agrarian center, and its pineapple and tomato harvests were some of largest in the United States. At the turn of the century, construction was concentrated along Atlantic Avenue, the commercial street, and Swinton Avenue, a residential thoroughfare with one-of- a-kind, showcase houses built by the town's leading citizens. In 1900 , the first hotel, The Inn, was built. The second decade of the twentieth century brought rapid growth. Delray was incorporated in 1911, the first bank was chartered in 1912 , and the first library was constructed in 1913 . Educational and cultural standards were high. Because of the Florida East Coast Railroad, the town became a major produce shipping point and a destination for tourists and many new settlers. The Town of Delray Beach was east of Delray, situated between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Settled in 1876 at the Orange Grove House of Refuge, it was • • NMI Fern 104C04 • CAM ADDrwU Na w24 01718 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number = Page 2 Sundy House, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co. , FL merged with Delray in 1927 to become "Delray Beach" as it is known today. Delray Beach flowered with resort hotels, clubs, theaters, and restaurants during the 1920s. During the economic reversals of the 1930s, the town became an artist and writer's colony. Many of America's most prominent cartoonists made their winter home in Delray Beach, and nearly every major architect from Palm Beach to Miami Beach designed a building in Delray Beach during this period. The agricultural and automotive community sustained the town's economy. During World War II, Delray Beach catered to the entertainment needs of servicemen stationed in nearby Boca Raton. The downtown's loss of the passenger railway station, its movie theaters and seven hotels, and the prevailing drift to the suburbs during the past thirty years, have left the downtown area in economic decline. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE John Shaw Sundy was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in 1864 , .and reared on a plantation in Cheraw, South Carolina. A construction superintendent with Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway, he arrived in Florida in 1886 and worked with Flagler's railroad from Daytona to Miami. Passenger rail service arrived in Delray Beach in •1895, and Sundy was one of Flagler's chief engineers for railroad construction. He established himself and his family in Delray in 1899. In 1902, after choosing a site on the town's main residential street, a block from the town's center and two blocks from the railroad station, Sundy selected Henry T. Grant, one of the county's most celebrated builders, to construct his home at 106 South Swinton Avenue. Its proximity to the station allowed Grant to commute from West Palm Beach to Delray Beach during the construction, and permitted Sundy to import Georgia pine to use instead of the local Dade County pine. The August 12, 1902 Tropic Sun newspaper reported, "Contractor Henry T. Grant has completed his contract at Delray for J.S. Sundy . . . This home is one of the finest between West Palm Beach and Miami, and Mr. Grant has been highly commended for the very satisfactory way in which he attended the construction work. " , •MPS Form 10400.4 Mq taws Acswot*no acascois United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 3 Sundy House, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL After leaving the railroad, John Sundy devoted his time to truck farming and fruit growing for many years. He was also a dealer in hay, grain, fertilizer, and crate material, and president and owner of the Atlantic Grocery Company, Delray's most prosperous produce company. He established the Sundy Feed & Fertilizer Company in 2913 . The business, which was situated along Railroad Avenue, remained in the family for over sixty years. The store, believed to be the oldest existing agricultural structure in Palm Beach County, has received restoration grants from the State of Florida's Division of Historical Resources. The building will be relocated to the grounds of the nearby Morikami Park and serve as a museum for the county's agricultural history. John and Elizabeth Sundy were prominent in Delray and helped to establish some of the community's leading institutions. In addition to his business activities, John Sundy was Delray's first mayor when the town was incorporated in 1911 and served eight one-year terms in that office between 1911 and 1925. He also served as City Judge in 1926. He remained active in business and civic affairs throughout the 1920s and 30s, and continued to live. at 106 South Swinton Avenue until his death on July 9, 1947. Sundy's wife, Elizabeth, was born in 1869. She was a founder and charter member of the Ladies Improvement Association which established Delray's first school and library in 1911. She was also one of twelve charter members of the First Baptist Church which was organized in the Sundy's parlor in 1912. Mrs. Sundy also taught Latin at the public school and became the first Chairman of the Board of Education. After Elizabeth died in Delray Beach on January 17, 1952, the house continued to be occupied by members of the Sundy family until 1990 . The Sundy House served as the Delray Beach Historical Society Christmas House in 1986 . The local garden clubs host flower shows under the royal poinciana tree. The house was sold in 1990 to Louis G. Jensen who is currently restoring it, and rehabilitating it into an antique shop according to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards. • ,N►8 Form 104004 Mq OMB Appr w Na 1024401e United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 4 Sundy House, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co. , FL ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT Frame Vernacular Style Vernacular architecture is the common wood frame or masonry. construction. techniques of lay or self-taught builders. This type of construction is the product of the builder's experience, available resources, responses to the environment, and the owner's tastes. Queen Anne Style A popular architectural style in Florida from c1875- 1910 , the Queen Anne Style became popular in the United States following the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. Rather than being based on the English variant which relied on rural medieval traditions, these mostly rambling frame homes were characterized by the use of complex multiple forms which were juxtaposed to create an asymmetrical mass. Two stories in height and irregular in plan, a combination of intersecting roof lines, steep gables, wraparound porches, and round turrets highlight this style. Horizontal wooden clapboards contrast variegated shingle patterns. Decorative patterns are found in gingerbread vergeboards, diagonal brackets, and turned carved wood • balustrade porches. Henry T. Grant , Contractor Henry T. Grant was the founder of one of West Palm Beach's largest contracting firms. Born in Cheraw, South Carolina, Grant came to Florida in 1886 and was a contractor in Ocala. He left Ocala with his construction crew, and arrived in Palm Beach to be a supervising carpenter for Henry Flagler's Royal Poinciana Hotel. Upon completion of this work, he settled permanently in West Palm Beach as a builder and contractor. One of the first City Councilmen in West Palm Beach, he also served on the Dade County Board of Public Instruction, and the Palm Beach County Board of Public Instruction. MPS Form 1041004 R+q OMB grow No.1az.-oou United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet 5 Sundy House, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL Section number 8 Page Grant is credited with building some of the finest turn-of-the-century public buildings in Palm Beach County, including the Poinsettia Hotel, the Seminole Hotel, the Detroit Hotel, and the Datura Apartments in West Palm Beach. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE • While basically a frame vernacular building, the Sundy House exhibits many exterior features which display the craftsmanship of the Queen Anne Style. The front entrance stairs have retained their original balustrade railings (Photo 4) . The "turned wood diagonal braces along the porch complement the balustrade and contrast the larger brackets under the gables (Photo 11) . The staggered butt shingles, which are typical of the Queen Anne Style, are intact in all the gables (Photo 6) . The exterior's decorativeness contrasts the simplicity and functionalism of the interior. Hardwood floors made from Georgia pine, tongue-and-groove ceilings, simply molded window surrounds, and a plain, carved wood mantle at the dining room fireplace characterize the living areas. All windows and doors are equipped with their original hardware. Window seats with a carved lower panel accent the south bedrooms. The Sundy House is one of Delray Beach's oldest houses and its only one which has features characteristic of the Queen Anne Style. Many comparable houses were lost in the 1928 hurricane which destroyed over 225 local frame and stucco buildings, including many of the town's earliest buildings. The Sundy House has survived the century's most devastating hurricanes (1928 and 1947) , numerous zoning changes, and nearby road-widening. • NOS Fenn 10iO04 ' (NM .�ef0V1i /ozsaora United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 9 Page 1 Sundy House, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co. , FL BIBLIOGRAPHY PRIMARY RESOURCES Delray Beach, City of. Office of the City Clerk. Building Records. Pain Beach County. Tax Rolls Tropic Sun, August 12,1902 , p. 1. SECONDARY RESOURCES Interviews Sundy, Mr. Edward A. , conducted at the Sundy Residence by Clemmer Mayhew III, December 27,1990. Meehan, Mrs. Daisy Sundy, conducted at the Sundy Residence by Clemmer Mayhew III, December 27 ,1990. Newspapers Bergbom, Shari , "Heritage is Home For Sundy Sisters, " Palm Beach Post Times, April 20,1978. Burgiss, Linda, "History Shuts the Door On the Sundy Feed Company, " Palm Beach Post, July 24,1975. Emerson, Lucy, "Since 1902, Sundys Have Kept the House at Swinton and First, " Miami Herald, March 3, 1973. Reed, Betty Ann, "Miss Addie Sundy, Child Pioneer, " Palm Beach County Historical Society Newsletter, April 19 ,1986. "Builders of Delray, " Delray Beach Journal , April 21, 1949, p. 1. Books Book of Florida. n.p. : James O. Jones, 1925 . Britt, Lora Sinks. My Gold Coast: South Florida In Earlier Years. Palatka, FL: Brittany House, 1984. MPS Form 16a064 OMB Approval Ma 1024OOI$ United States Department of the interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet 2 Bundy House, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL Section number 9 Page Cutler, Harry Gardner. History of Florida . Past and Present. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co. , 1926. East Coast of Florida, Vol. III, 1962. Jacobs, W.A. Political History of Delray Beach. n.p. :n.p. , 1951. NP$Form IO4004 AWN Cw9 Approved Na 1024401/ • United States Department of the interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Photographs 1 Sundy House, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co. , FL Section number Page 1 1) Sundy House, 106 South Swinton Avenue 2) Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida 3 ) Clemmer Mayhew, III 4) April 1991 5) Clemmer Mayhew III, Delray Beach, Florida 6) Streetscene showing location at corner of South Swinton and Southwest First Street, camera facing SW 7) 1 of 18 Items 1-5 are the same for the remaining photographs unless otherwise noted. 2 3) Unknown 4) c1905-1910 5) Edward A. Sundy 6) Main facade, S & E elevations, camera facing NW 7) 2 of 18 3 6) S elevation, showing royal poinciana tree, camera facing N 7) 3 of 18 4 6) Main facade, N & E elevations, camera facing SW 7) 4 of 18 5 6) Main entrance at E elevation, camera facing SW 7) 5 of 18 • 6 6) E elevation, camera facing W 7) 6 of 18 7 6) S elevation, camera facing NE 7) 7 of 18 8 6) W elevation, camera facing E 7) 8 of 18 9 6) Chimney and roof, W elevation, camera facing NE 7) 9 of 18 10 6) N elevation, camera facing S 7) 10 of 18 • NMI w„n io.000.a M1�i cawe.y►nol iNo.102400H United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Photographs 2 Sundy House, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL Section number Page 11 6) N elevation, camera facing S 7) 11 of 18 12 6) Typical interior window surround, camera facing S 7) 12 of 18 13 6) Typical interior doors, camera facing SE 7) 13 of 18 14 4) December 1990 6) -Living room with stairway to second floor, camera facing S 7) 14 of 18 15 4) December 1990 6) View from living room into dining room, camera facing W 7) 15 of 18 16 4) December 1990 6) Interior of upstairs, dormer bathroom on W side of house, camera facing W 7) 16 of 18 17 6) Outbuilding, camera facing NW 7) 17 of 18 18 3) Unknown 4) c1915 5) Edward A. 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IL. `-.. • y ) �, r. 4 `� .+1'n t' 7't s_} S �'"4 I -ti� Ir...-it 'z` s.,".. sr-, - f ,-`ts. ,-�.w `•"'. ay.".'.z s�S s •1;'� , �c'c ; 4 L`t►xr►1.'_. -v • -. r - -- ._ _ ! { LCY '› '•�a�+r► wY / . .. • • 'N'...7.., ".4..."'.".76.'-'.. ''it',21..."‘- '-.Z.-.1 ty . emsa. ...... '' z ..�_ {' / '! ! W7��/ .T _�.. _ � -�lr� it �yT__s ue. s --....r . ---• • • • • fir`, —ter ..—`Tf..-*y� .6. I -;ice f - - Z -i _. , • r . r • t • • • s_ : ;-___ .. _ _ --.- -- • . _._ ..4 . ii. * IL r • . ''•••' _..._ -- - --s Lw."->_ — Z 1.�ti— ice-. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Jim Smith Secretary of State DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES R.A. Gray Building 500 South Bronough Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Director's Office Telecopier Number(FAX) (904)488-1480 (904)488-3353 January 29 , 1992 Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board c/o Mrs . Patricia Cayce Historic Preservation Planner City of Delray Beach 100 Northwest First Street Delray Beach , Florida 33444 Re: Sundy House, Delray Beach , Florida Dear Mrs . Cayce : It is a pleasure to advise you that the above referenced site has been officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places as of January 29 , 1992. The enclosed fact sheet outlines the effect of listing in the National Register with reference to major laws and Federal regulations related to listed properties . Local planning agencies should be aware of the review requirements pertaining to any Federally assisted activities that may have an impact on listed properties . Sincerely , r)� ,ff,zeor W. Percy State Historic Preservation Officer GWP : Mbm Enclosure Archaeological Research Florida Folklife Programs Historic Preservation Museum of Florida History (904)487-2299 (904)397-2192 (904)487-2333 (904)488-1484 • r N StV O tali v•14.: .'. ;�ooE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES a H E A . o F �� °� RESULTS OF LISTING HISTORIC PRESERVATION GOD WE5 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE - JIM SMITH - SECRETARY OF STATE RESULTS OF LISTING IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Eligibility for Federal tax provisions: If a property is listed in the National Register, certain Federal tax provisions may apply. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 revises the historic preservation tax incentives authorized by Congress in the Tax Reform Act of 1976, the Revenue Act of 1978, the Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980, the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981, and Tax Reform Act of 1984, and as of January 1, 1987, provides for a 20 percent investment tax credit with a full adjustment to basis for rehabilitating historic commercial industrial, and rental residential buildings. The former 15 percent and 20 percent Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) for rehabilitations of older commercial buildings are combined into a single 10 percent ITC for commercial or industrial buildings built before 1936. The Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980 provides Federal tax deductions for charitable contributions for conservation purposes of partial interests in historically important land areas or structures. Whether these provisions are advantageous to a property owner is dependent upon the particular circumstances of the property and the owner. Because tax aspects outlined above are complex, individuals should consult legal counsel or the appropriate local Internal Revenue Service office for assistance in determining the tax consequences of the above provisions. For further information on certification requirements, please refer to 36 CFR 67. Consideration in planning for Federal, federally licensed,and federally assisted projects: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires that Federal agencies allow for the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to have an opportunity to comment on all projects affecting historic properties listed in the National Register. For further information, please refer to 36 CFR 800. Consideration in issuing a surface coal mining permit: In accordance with the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977, there must be consideration of historic values in the decision to issue a surface coal mining permit where coal is located. For further information, please refer to 30 CFR 700 et seq., Qualification for Federal grants for historic preservation when funds are available: Presently, funding is unavailable. BUREAU OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION - R.A. GRAY BUILDING 500 SOUTH BRONOUGH STREET - TALLAHASSEE,FLORIDA 32399-0250 HR3E040389 TELEPHONE (904) 487-2333 4. ._,0, t4-444,9\Tcoo WE 1.- ) 1 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Jim Smith Secretary of State DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES R.A.Gray Building 500 South Bronough Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Director's Office Telecopier Number(FAX) (904)488-1480 (904)488-3353 March 18, 1991 Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board Address Reply to: c/o Mrs. Patricia Cayce Historic Preservation Planner Tulie W. Taylor City of Delray Beach Historic Sites 100 Northwest First Street Specialist Delray Beach, Florida 33444 (904) 487-2333 Re: Sundy House, 106 South Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida Dear Ms. Cayce: The enclosed Florida National Register Nomination Proposal for the above referenced property has been received by the State Historic Preservation Officer. It is being forwarded to you for review and recommendation in accordance with the procedures established by the National Historic Preservation Act (36 CFR Part 61) Amendments of 1980 (P.L. 95-515) which created the basis for the participation of Certified Local Governments in the Florida National Register of Historic Places nomination process. It is the responsibility of the historic preservation agency established by the Certified Local Government to review and comment on the proposed nomination of historic properties wit- its jurisdiction for listing in the National Register of Hip' Places before it is submitted to the Florida National Regi' Review Board. The Certified Local Government agency shall, fur' seek the opinion of the appropriate local government as to whether or not the property should be nomina' National Register. The recommendations of the p* agency and the local officials shall be submitt Historic Preservation Officer. If either the or the appropriate local officials support ; property, the proposal will be scheduled f Florida Review Board at its next meeting recommend that the property not be nomi, further action on the nomination will be is filed with the State Historic Preservat.. Archaeological Research Florida Folklife Programs Historic Preservation Museut. (904)487-2299 (904) 397-2192 (904)487-2333 (90-. Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board Patricia Cayce March 18, 1991 Page Two reports and recommendations that result from such a situation shall be included with any nomination submitted by the State Historic Preservation Officer to the Secretary of the Interior. We look forward to your recommendation and comments regarding this property. If we can be of any further assistance to you, please do not hesitate in contacting me. Sincerely, 4/1:77-7—Levi„„4- George W. Percy State Historic Preservation Officer GWP:twt Enclosures • 14/19/91T ire c: City Manager < - - 54a44 David Kovacs v1fr ll4l , COD WES RAB FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE a 1 8 Jim Smith Secretary of State DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES R.A. Gray Building 500 South Bronough Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Director's Office Telecopier Number(FAX) (904)488-1480 (904)488-3353 VED APR 19 1991 April 15, 1991 PLANNING &ZONING Honorable Thomas E. Lynch Mayor, City of Delray Beach 100 N.W. 1st Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33444 Re: Sundy House, 106 South Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach Dear Mayor Lynch: We are pleased to advise you that the above referenced property has been proposed for nomination for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The nomination proposal will be reviewed by the Florida National Register Review Board in a public meeting on May 24, 1991. A copy of the meeting agenda is enclosed. If the Review Board finds that this property meets the criteria for listing established by the National Register, a formal nomination will be submitted to the Keeper of the National Register in Washington, D.C. , who will make the final decision. The enclosed fact sheets explain the criteria for listing and the results of listing in the National Register, with references to the major laws and Federal regulations relating to listed properties. A copy of the nomination and additional information on the protection provisions, financial incentives, or other aspects of the National Register program may be obtained by calling our Survey and Registration Section at (904) 487-2333 . Archaeological Research Florida Folklife Prooranmc HicFnr:. P.oc....�u... *r.. .. ,.c . • Honorable Thomas E. Lynch April 15, 1991 Page Two If you wish to comment on whether or not this property should be nominated for listing in the National Register, please send me your comments by May 24, 1991. Sincerely, 41IGeorgej W. Percy StatHistoric J Preservation Officer GWP:twt Enclosures AGENDA• Florida National Register Review Board Meeting R. A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street Third Floor Conference Room Tallahassee , Florida May 24 , 1991 9 : 00 a.m. Administrative Meeting Convenes Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting Discussion Workshop 10 : 30 a.m. Review Meeting Introduction of Board and Staff Members Review of Nomination Proposals 1 . Palmetto Inn , Vero Beach • 2. Edgewood Inn , Vero Beach 3 . Bethune Blackwater Schooner , Santa Rosa County 4. Edison Winter Home, Fort Myers 5 . Old Macedonia Church , Sebastian 6. Sunday House, Delray Beach 7 . King-Hooten House , Pensacola 8. Dunbar High School , Fort Myers 9 . Bachelor-Brewer House , Sarasota Other Business Schedule Date of Next Meeting Adjourn Note: A lunch break may be taken at the discretion of the Board . LOF SXE Syy arms NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES e R E A U • O F .�� CRITERIA FOR LISTING HI T O R I PRESS ERVATIONC ...%�• a0oo w • FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE - JIM SMITH - SECRETARY OF STATE The National Register of Historic Places is an official listing of sites and properties throughout the country that reflect the prehistoric occupation and historical development of our nation, states, and local communities. It is maintained by the Keeper of the National Register, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. The following criteria are used by the State Historic Preservation Officer and the Keeper of the National Register in evaluating properties for eligibility for listing in the National Register. Criteria for evaluation: 1) The quality of significance in American history,architecture,archaeology,engineering,and culture is present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association, and: a) that are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or b) that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or c) that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of contruction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or d) that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria considerations: 2) 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 achived significance within the past 50 years shall not be considered eligible for the National Register. However, such properties will quality 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 appropriate site or building directly associated with his productive life; or d) a cemetery which derives its primary significance from graves of persons of transcendent impor- tance, from age, 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 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 in • - vested it with its own exceptional significance; or g) a property achieving significance within the past 50 years if it is of exceptional importance. For further information on the National Register criteria for listing, please contact us at the address or phone number below. BUREAU OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION - R.A.GRAY BUILDING 500 SOUTH BRONOUGH STREET - TALLAHASSEE,FLORIDA 32399-0250 HR ZF.117l��0o TIIi IIDill1ATII (AAA\ AQ'7 1f'2Z A‘z.. o\ NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES BUREAU - OF ..9 .. RESULTS OF LISTING HISTORIC eNco y PRESERVATION FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE - JIM SMITH - SECRETARY OF STATE RESULTS OF LISTING IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Eligibility for Federal tax provisions: If a property is listed in the National Register, certain Federal tax provisions may apply. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 revises the historic preservation tax incentives authorized by Congress in the Tax Reform Act of 1976, the Revenue Act of 1978, the Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980, the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981, and Tax Reform Act of 1984, and as of January 1, 1987, provides for a 20 percent investment tax credit with a full adjustment to basis for rehabilitating historic commercial, industrial, and rental residential buildings. The former 15 percent and 20 percent Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) for rehabilitations of older commercial buildings are combined into a single 10 percent ITC for commercial or industrial buildings built before 1936. The Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980 provides Federal tax deductions for charitable contributions for conservation purposes of partial interests in historically important land areas or structures. Whether these provisions are advantageous to a property owner is dependent upon the particular circumstances of the property and the owner. Because tax aspects outlined above are complex, individuals should consult legal counsel or the appropriate local Internal Revenue Service office for assistance in determining the tax consequences of the above provisions. For further information on certification requirements, please refer to 36 CFR 67. Consideration in planning for Federal, federally licensed,and federally assisted projects: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires that Federal agencies allow for the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to have an opportunity to comment on all projects affecting historic properties listed in the National Register. For further information, please refer to 36 CFR 800. Consideration in issuing a surface coal mining permit In accordance with the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977, there must be consideration of historic values in the decision to issue a surface coal mining permit where coal is located. For further information, please refer to 30 CFR 700 et seq. . Qualification for Federal grants for historic preservation when funds are available: Presently, funding is unavailable. 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It also includes one are so unique, the Historic litre work flay ., f 7 7 block on either side of Swinton Preservation oard will govern in neighborhood Avenue. whatever is done to the extern _ ,,. 1 ' y , lit I, b d "There are approximately ors." ;tit Y = , By HELEN NIVEN 200 structures within these The five oldest houses in the .. <, `e.. k ' �+ ;t. spi,ci:ki."I O rnr:yIAv s parameters, of which approxi- city are in the district. ►,, ��, W ?� s r r Fulton and Fisher have �' E mately 100 are socially �" i � ,� i, .�. When the Old School Square significant," Fulton said. shared the presidency since <�,d ' District in Delray Beach offici- 1988. They now are interim co- ; _ E E ' E ce, a fEY$s d $ ally became a Historic Arts Dis- Businesses needed presidents whose immediate p } � �4 F trict on Sept. 25, homeowners plans are three-fold. ��, �� = 9 cheered. She envisions cafes, " P , et; After two long years of hard boutiques, antiques shops and Making it attractive �' '' §` work and much lobbying, six offices existing side by side with The intend to use the q '3 t �wF �=` Y g, residences. y 3: E. 0. " -z _E �, . .;` k,, 1;+�.t0 blocks of Swinton Avenue seem $500,000 the district will re- d �� € _,� � to have been saved bycitycoin- see and Fisher want to ceive from the citytoplant m ' , g�,� r� `� 0„` may- ,, missioners. see more commercial ventures trees and other greenery along � .. ;� ;H E� ' � n" ,�� : ' in Old School Square. Swinton Avenue and continue " ti ' ." ,;' ` �' ��;: i'` - House the key " to push for incentives for e ;r. ' '� °, ce r "We're pushing for the tra- ditional prop- erty owners. Next, they want to �� ditional mixed use: a place to elections. �� � � `"� � f �', z Members of the Old School live, work and play," Fisher hold< ,� v. �; Square Historic District Prop- said. He predicts in, 10 years Wei have been asked to con ,„, „ ' erty Owners Association believe the district will be 40 percent time in this interim situation ° ; the sale on Thursday of the residential and 60 percent busi- until the organization takes on .i` Sundt' House is a milestone for a more representational 10 � �� r the neighborhood. Hess. group," Fulton said. "As more � 3 �3 Fisher said it is inevitable for bus i n e s s p e o p 1 e become The house, at 106 S. Swinton downtown areas to be redevel- involved, we will hold new elec- i n.r:pilot Ave., is the oldest in the city. oped. tions."❑ It was built in 1902 for John The Sundy house had been home to the same family since 1902. Shaw Sundy who became the "It's more cost-effective to — — first mayor of Delray Beach. come inland due to the cost of land further west, plus the The new owner, Lou Jensen, impact fees for developers. plans to renovate the house and And, of course, we'll always move his antiques business have the ocean on the east side there. He also will add a tea of Delray." room- The co-presidents do not see adaptive re-use is how the revitalization project as Property Owners Association competing with any other arts co-presidents Ann Fulton and district. the Genaree Fisher see the future of "We are unique," Fisher said. "Our homes were built The area encompasses four between 1902 and 1937. They al ma's fag 'tea ELIN OP i itL'-'f'ilF '1: • -Ell 100 N.W. 1st AVENUE DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 407/243-7000 May 6 , 1991 Tulie W. Taylor Division of Historical Resources R. A. Gray Building 500 South Bronough Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 Re: Sundy House, 106 South Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida Dear Ms. Taylor, I have read the Florida National Register Nomination Proposal draft for the Sundy House, located in Delray Beach. The proposal accurately describes the house and its history. I have made a few minor corrections to the draft copy that was sent to me, which is attached. The Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board, the City' s Certified Local Government agency, unanimously supports the nomination. I have spoken with a representative of the Delray Beach Historical Society and their organization is totally in favor of the nomination. As you told me on the phone, a letter of support is also on file from our Mayor, The Honorable Thomas E. Lynch. Architecturally and culturally significant, the Sundy House is a landmark in Delray Beach. It is one of the oldest houses in the City and the only one to have had the original prominent pioneering family in residence from the day it was built until its sale last year. It was the first building in Delray to display our official "historic" bronze plaque. The Historic Preservation Board of the City of Delray Beach acting as the City' s Certified Local Government Agency, most enthusiastically recommends that the Sundy House be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Sincerely, czz----4, Patricia Cayce Historic Preservation Planner THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS •,�COD w FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Jim Smith Secretary of State DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES R.A. Gray Building 500 South Bronough Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Director's Office Telecopier Number(FAX) (904)488-1480 (904)488-3353 March 18, 1991 • Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board Address Reply to: c/o Mrs. Patricia Cayce Historic Preservation Planner Tulie W. Taylor City of Delray Beach Historic Sites 100 Northwest First Street Specialist Delray Beach, Florida 33444 (904) 487-2333 Re: Sundy House, 106 South Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida Dear Ms. Cayce: The enclosed Florida National Register Nomination Proposal for the above referenced property has been received by the State Historic Preservation Officer. It is being forwarded to you for review and recommendation in accordance with the procedures established by the National Historic Preservation Act (36 CFR Part 61) Amendments of 1980 (P.L. 95-515) which created the basis for the participation of Certified Local Governments in the Florida National Register of Historic Places nomination process. It is the responsibility of the historic preservation agency established by the Certified Local Government to review and comment on the proposed nomination of historic properties within its jurisdiction for listing in the National Register of Historic Places before it is submitted to the Florida National Register Review Board. The Certified Local Government agency shall, furthermore, seek the opinion of the appropriate local governmental officials as to whether or not the property should be nominated to the National Register. The recommendations of the preservation agency and the local officials shall be submitted to the State Historic Preservation Officer. If either the preservation agency or the appropriate local officials support the nomination of the property, the proposal will be scheduled for consideration by the Florida Review Board at its next meeting. If both groups recommend that the property not be nominated for NR listing, no further action on the nomination will be taken unless an appeal is filed with the State Historic Preservation Officer. Any Archaeological Research Florida Folklife Programs Historic Preservation Museum of Florida History (904)487-2299 (904)397-2192 (904)487-2333 (904)488-1484 Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board Patricia Cayce March 18, 1991 Page Two reports and recommendations that result from such a situation shall be included with any nomination submitted by the State Historic Preservation Officer to the Secretary of the Interior. We look forward to your recommendation and comments regarding this property. If we can be of any further assistance to you, please do not hesitate in contacting me. Sincerely, George W. Percy State Historic Preservation Officer GWP:twt Enclosures 1! . ' Section 7 . Desc pion SUMMARY: The Sundy House is a two-story , seven room, frame house on a pierced brick foundation. It is situated on its original site at the southwest corner of South Swinton Avenue and Southwest First Street in Delray Beach(formerly Linton) , Palm Beach County , Florida. Constructed of Georgia and Dade County pine in 1902, it was built in the Queen Anne style. The house combines decorative Queen Anne feaures with the simplicity and functionalism of South Florida Vernacular turn-of-the-century building. A five-sided wrap-around front porch with separate parlor and dining room entrances, distinctive asymmetrical massing with various roof forms , and five gables give a period definition to the house. The weatherboard siding contrasts the staggered shingles in the steep gables. While maintaining the integrity of many exterior details, the house' s principal modifications have been porch enclosures and bathroom additions on the west elevation(rear) . A simple interior focused on the dining room which has retained it ' s original unadorned fireplace , built-in cabinetry , and beaded Victorian room divider. Owned and maintained by the Sundy Family for 88 years, the house still reflects durable craftsmanship and original architectural merit. A current restoration will include detailing'(; the gables with gingerbread vergeboards, reestablishing the .'1 . porch openings, and bordering the property with a replica of the original picket fence. ORIGINAL & PRESENT SETTING The Sundy House was built in 1902 on Lot 9 at the southwest corner of South Swinton Avenue and Southwest First Street .It was built on the northeast corner of a one and one-half acre site which featured rows of pineapples to the south, key lime trees, avocado, sea grape, various palms, and Australian pines around the house, and stables to the west of the house. Today , some of the plantings remain with a towering Royal Poinciana tree occuping the whole of the adjacent Lot 10(Photo 9) One block south of the town ' s geographic center(the crossroads of Swinton & Atlantic Avenue) ,the house is two blocks west of the original Florida East Coast Railway station. Passenger rail service arrived in Delray Beach in 1895 and Mr. J.S. Sundy was one of Henry Flagler ' s chief engineers for railroad construction. The proximity to the station allowed the house's contractor, Henry T. Grant , to commute from West Palm Beach to Delray Beach during the construction, and permitted Mr. Sundy to import the Georgia pine wood rather than use the local Dade County pine. Swinton Avenue was the town' s primary residential showcase street from 1895-1941 . Road widening within the past ten years has distorted the aesthetic appreciation of the house and accelerated traffic. This prompted the family ' s installation of a protective , six foot chain-link fence around • ' the perimeter of the property . _.•. Today, the house is a contributin building in the Old' School SquarefHistoric District. It is the oldest h us in he District. 1n 1990 the zoning was changed from f . amily ✓; to Historic .j s District(HAD) which permits Bed-and-Breakfast Inns, antique shops, and arts-related uses. During the winter of 1991 , the Sundy House is being transformed into an antique - ' Section 7 (continued) - • PHYSICAL APPEARAII EXTERIOR The Sundy House is a two story, frame , irregularly shaped structure with a five-sided front verandah. The multi-planed roof lines feature various intersecting steep pitched, decorative wood- shingled gables. Diagonal brackets with purlins brace the roof overhang while framing each of the second floor bedroom windows on the East & North elevations. The sloping front porch roof sheathed with asphalt shingles is supported by seven porch posts which frame the porch configuration(Photo 1) . The main facade(east elevation) is characterized by the blending of horizontal and vertical elements with the encircling porch. Corner posts encase the horizontal weatherboard siding.Partially enclosed to the south with beaded board and aluminum slats, the front porch is reached by steps with matching railings lead to ' the front parlor entrance(photo 4 & 6) . The original half-glass dooris furbished with original hardware and door surround. The porch's aluminum window slats contrast the original second floor 1/1 fenestration and the wooden louvered vents in the gables. The exposed rafter tails of the porch roof are covered by the rain gutters . The second floor gable end pents feature asphalt shingling and diagonal brackets(Photo 5) , and the secondary east gable displays gingerbread vergeboard(Photo 8) . Each of the five gables will have a� similiar gingerbread replica in the current restoration. The' stagger butt shingle pattern is repeated in each of the five gables. The south elevation features a continuation of the enclosed porch, an interplay of various roof lines, and a balance of original fenestration in the main building . The town ' s oldest and largest Royal Poinciana tree (c. 1920) provides ample shade for the sleeping areas of the house(Photo 9) . The south gable aligns with the north gable forming a cross axis with the East/West gables. The porch enclosure features aluminum slat windows and two sliding windows atop the vertical beaded board siding(Photo 28) . The current restoration will install a new wood panel back door, and baluster ' porch railing and steps which will outline the original configuration of the rear porch while matching the front porch. The west elevation(rear) displays most of the structural alterations over the years. The west gable was modified to accomodate a traditional dormer bathroom(c. 1920)on the second : . floor. A glass jalousie door with an exit staircase was added during World War II when the family took in boarders from the neighboring Boca Raton Air Station. The roof extension around ;' ' the brick chimney allowed the installation of an upstairs private bathroom in the north bedroom in c. 1950((photo 10 & 30) .The - back porch was enclosed with a bathroom and sleeping area in c. 1950. The west porch enclosure is constructed of horizontal weatherboards and four panels of seven slat aluminum - windows(Photo 29) . A small exterior open porch with railing remains as a reminder of the original. It serves as a laundry area. A walk-in pantry and bathroom along the south elevation complete the enclosed adaptation of the original rear porch. A current restoration will add an handicap access ramp with - balustrade railing. This elevation has sustained the most '- modifications which a1tpr tho annaaranra of thP hn,tca - - . section i cont.inueu j The north ovation features the op front porch with • balustrades ani exposed rafter tails , oliDinal sloping roof line, diagonal braces, shingle gable with a wood louver dormer window, and the enclosed rear porch. The porch balustrade is between the three posts which are trimmed with decorative diagonal brackets .A two-step stair with a plain arched metal railing lead onto the porch and the entrance into the dining room(Photo 12) . The north shingled gable with end pent is characterized by decorative diagonal braces(Photo 15) . Fenestration and doors are original except for the rear porch enclosure which has two smaller single-hung windows with aluminum frames and a single panel of aluminum slat windows(Photo 13 & 14) .The siding of the second floor bedroom bathroom is also visible from this elevation.The brick foundation continues along this elevation(Photo 16) . EXTERIOR DETAILS The Sundy House contains many exterior features which display the craftsmanship of this early Florida building style. The front entrance stairs have retained their original balustrade railings(Photo 17) . While the front porch encircling to the south was screened during the 1920s and then later enclosed with aluminum windows during the 1940s, the front porch has always remained open along the north elevation. These details enhance the character of the house(Photo 18 & 19) . The turned wood diagonal braces along the porch complement the balustrade and contrast the larger brackets under the gables(Photo 20) . The staggered butt shingles are intact in all five gables(Photo 21) . ALTERATIONS t."t\`V The Sundy House is the town' s oldest house and the /only110 example of Queen Anne style. Having retained the same ownership for eighty-eight years, the Sundy House has endured with several ; , alterations to accomodate up-dated facilities and protection from the elements . It has survived the century's most devastating hurricanes(1928 & 1947)) , numerous zoning changes, and nearby road-widening . The 1928 hurricane destroyed over 225 local frame and stucco buildings. Many of the town' s earliest ' buildings were lost. Primary structural alterations have been to the west1 elevation. The additions of three bathrooms(c. 1920c. 1950,& c. 1955) have changed the first and second story of the house. - The second story private bathroom addition is visible from the north elevation, and is aligned with the back porch bathroom on the first floor. A small window frame is visible along the west elevation below the brick chimney. The roof line has been changed by the repositioning of the west gable for a bathroom addition and the rear porch enclosure from the north elevation along the west side of the property. Cresting once adorned the roof ridge and sawn wood shingles covered the roof. Asphalt sheet shingles were first applied directly over the wood shingles. Following the 1928 hurricane all the materials were J-,rl:i^•�; removed, and replaced with asphalt shingling. Four gingerbread ti � �1 vergeboards ' were also removed by the 1928 hurricane. The hurricane also destroyed a Victorian Playhouse which was on the South parcel , Lot 10. All the surrounding Australian pine trees were also lost during this storm. Section 7 (ALTE ATIONS,continued) The front back porches retain mjl of their original 0 configuration. The East/South elevations display the enclosed I �-C�1 area with aluminum windows with vertical beaded board siding(c. !=j 1940) (Photo 27) . It was first screened in the 1920s for protection from mosquitoes. The rear porch weatherboard siding compliments the original structure. The three window openings are smaller than the original. The rear porch roof line has been lowered and flattened giving more of a right angle rather than the multi-sided outline which the front porch has retained. The rear porch contains two bathrooms, a pantry, laundry area, and a sleeping area. The sleeping area is being transformed into a service kitchen in the present restoration. A handicap access ramp will be bordered with a balustrade railing matching the existing one around the front porch beginning at the north elevation and then right-angling to the south along the west elevation. INTERIOR The Sundy House provides a showcase for Vernacular craftsmanship and Victorian details and manner. Hardwood floors are made of Georgia pine and the ceilings are tongue-and- groove boards. The doors have kept all their original hardware.The front porch provides entrance into either the parlor or dining room. The east entrance leads into the parlor. French glass doors enter onto the enclosed south porch while a staircase with newel posts and carved balusters leads to the second floor sleeping areas(Photo 22 & 23) . An overhead Victorian beaded divider separates the parlor from the Dining Room which is the largest room in the house(Photo 24) . The dining room features a wood burning fireplace, built-in cabinetry , and a high ceiling.The fireplace is on the west wall. From the dining room there is access south to the two downstairs bedrooms and west to the kitchen. The kitchen area hardwood floor has been covered with vinyl. The original wood burning stove which was directly behind the fireplace has been blocked. A walk-in pantry, laundry area, sleeping room, and bathroom has been added in the rear porch enclosure. A current restoration will change the sleeping area into a service kitchen, and the original kitchen will be restored into a turn-of-the-century replica. The owner ' s first floor bedroom on the southside of the house has a window seat with a panelled side. The adjacent sleeping room was first used as a nursery. The Sundy 's had eight children. When the children grew old enough to share upstairs bedrooms, the smaller bedroom became Grandma Sundy 's bedroom. This bedroom has an entrance into the bathroom. The staircase leads to a hall landing and the four bedrooms and two bathrooms. One of the bathrooms is accessible from the hall which leads to the west, while the other is in the north bedroom. Hardwood floors, tongue-and-groove ceilings, and original hardware highlight each of the bedrooms. The two south bedrooms each contained a window seat with a panelled side. The north bedrooms have the same irregular configuration which is displayed in the dining s-eom and the parlor. DeC L LOR / % 1A LGALUA, LULLL111UeU) '• The center hall ...::_idesj attic access with a 11-down portable -wooden staircase. 1 the wooden doors 4t1 panelled . Each window has maintained its original casing . Windows display all the original surrounds, molding, caps, and sills. A dormer • bathroom was added during the 1920s as well as a private bathroom for the NW bedroom during the 1950s. Two of the bedrooms were completely furnished until recently from Henry Flagler ' s Royal Poinciana Hotel in Palm Beach(the world' s largest wooden structure of its time) . ANCILLARY RESOURCE A frame, single story 20 ' x 23.6' (470 sq.ft. approx. ) ' •f outbuilding constructed c. 1937 is situated on the NW corner _ of the site. Two previous detached garage structures , . (c. 1918,c. 1926) were demolished. The structure features an - . automatic lift door (N elevation) , exposed rafters on the , E/W -=^J0 elevations (Photo 25 & 26) . A wood entrance door can be seen on the south elevation. After the current restoration, it will be used for storage of antiques and display of antique automobiles. Section 8: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE SUMMARY The Sundy House is locally significant in the following areas: Community Development/Settlement & Architecture, . It is the only existing example of Queen An e rchitecture in the L South Palm Beach County area. It �-4 the oldest house j IL in the community. Designed following established Victorian patterns and constructed by one of Palm Beach County' s most }'•- • ' distinguished contractors, the Sundy House provided an austere setting for many of the town' s earliest developments. As home for the leading pioneer family in the areas of agriculture, education, and politics , the house reflects the prosperity of a growing, turn-of-the century farming and railroad town. The period of significance is 1902-1941 . HISTORIC CONTEXT • The Town of Delray ,first known as Linton, was settled in 1895 by a group of midwest pioneers led by William S. Linton. The same year Henry Flagler ' s railroad, the Florida East Coast Railway, reached Delray. Linton' s settlers purchased 160 acres from Flagler ' s Model Land Company , and first platted it with five acre divisions, placing the geographic center at the crossroads of Atlantic Avenue and Swinton Avenue . The town prospered as an agrarian center. Pineapple and tomato harvests were some of largest in the United States . Turn-of-the century town building concentrated along its commercial street(Atlantic Avenue) , and Swinton Avenue with its one-of-a-kind showcase homes of the town' s leading citizens. In 1900 the first hotel,The Inn, was built. In 1911 , the town \ incorporated. In 1912, the first bank was chartered. In 1913 , the first Library was constructed. Educational and cultural standards were high.The Florida East Coast Railroad not only made the town a-•major produce shipping point, but also brought tourists and many new settlers. Section 8 (HISTORIC CONTENT,_ continued) The Town ofII''-�ray Beach was east of }—ay , and situated between the Intta�oastal Waterway and tH- Atlantic Ocean. Settled in 1876 at the Orange Grove House of Refuge, it incorporated with Delray in 1927 to become "Delray Beach" as it is today . Delray Beach flowered with resort hotels, clubs , theaters, and restaurants during the 1920s. During the economic reversals of the 1930s, the town flourished as an artist and writer ' s colony . Many of America' s most prominent cartoonists made their winter home in Delray Beach. Every major architect from Palm Beach to Miami Beach designed a building in Delray Beach during this period. The agricultural and automotive community sustained the town' s economy. During World War II, the town catered to the entertainment needs of servicemen stationed in nearby Boca Raton. The loss of the downtown passenger railway station, the demolition of seven downtown hotels and its movie theaters, and the prevailing drift to the suburbs during the past thirty years, has left the downtown area economically declined. During the past three years, four historic districts have been established. They protect over 225 contributing buildings. The town ' s revitalization efforts are focused on Old School Square- an ensemble of three, National Register of Historic Places educational buildings being transformed into a Visual and Performing Arts Center with the assistance of the Florida Av. . HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE John Shaw Sundy established himself in Delray in 1899 . A construction superintendent with Henry Flagler' s Florida East Coast Railway, he arrived in Florda in 1886 and worked with Flagler' s railroad from Daytona to Miami. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina in 1864, he was reared on a plantation in Cheraw along the Pee Dee River in South Carolina. Mr. Sundy became one of Delray' s first pioneers. The first citizen honored with the office of Mayor in 1911 , Mr. Sundy was relected eight times(1911-12 . 13-17-19-22-23-25) . The first Baptist Church was organized in the Sundy' s parlor at 106 South Swinton Avenue by Mrs. Sundy in 1912 . Mrs. Sundy was one of the original twelve charter members. Also , Mrs. Sundy taught Latin in the town' s public school , and became the first Chairman of the Board of Education. In 1911 Mrs. Sundy became a founder and charter member of the Ladies Improvement Association. This organization established the first school and library. Each of the Sundy's eight children were born and raised in the house. Mr . Sundy became engaged in truck farming and fruit growing for a number of years. He was a dealer in hay, grain, fertilizer,and crate material. He was President and Owner of the Atlantic Grocery Company, the town' s most prosperous produce company . John Shaw Sundy established the Sundy Feed & Fertlizer Company in 1913. Situated along Railroad Avenue, the business remained in the family for over sixty years. The Ott R. structure has received two restoration grants from the Florida O ror emoim-Pc s rati .a. It is believed to be the oldest existing agritiiiItural structure in Palm Beach County. It will be relocated to the grounds of the nearby Morikami Park and serve as a museum for the County' s rich agricultural history. Section 8 (H1STUK1U JlUNlrlUANLL, coULiiiucu) • • Mr. Sundy ved as City Judge and a -unty Commissioner before his death UII July 9 , 1947 . His wifeI mrs. Elizabeth C. Sundy was born in 1869, and died in Delray Beach on January 17 , 1952. Two of the Sundy children made distinguished contributions to local and county politics . Benjamin Franklin Sundy was elected City Commissioner from 1926-1930, and Palm Beach County Commissioner(1949-1962) . Glenn Sundy was elected. Mayor of Delray Beach in` 1962 . The Sundy House served as the Delray Beach Historical Society Christmas House in 1986. The local Garden Clubs host flower shows under the Royal Poinciana tree . The house was sold in 1990 to Mr. Louis G. Jensen who is currently restoring the house, and transforming it into an antique shop . ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT QUEEN ANNE STYLE A popular architectural style in Florida from 1875-1910, the Queen Anne design began in the United States following the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition . Rather than being based on the English variant which relied on rural medieval traditions, these mostly rambling frame homes were characterized by the use of complex multiple forms which were juxtaposed to create an asymmetrical mass . Two stories in heighth and irregular in plan, a combination of intersecting roof lines,steep gables, and wraparound porches highlighted this style. Horizontal wooden clapboards contrasted the variegated shingle patterns. Decorative patterns were found in gingerbread vergeboards, diagonal brackets , and turned carved wood balustrade porches. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE The Sundy House is the only example of Queen Anne style architecture in Delray Beach. Victorian architecture captured the creative, exuberant style Henry Flagler had established as the prevailing resort style. Having chosen a site on the town' s main residential street, a block from the town' s center, YES and two blocks from the Railroad Station, John Shaw Sundy selected Henry T. Grant, one of the county ' s most celebrated builders to build his home at 106 South Swinton Avenue. The House was meant to be a bold contrast to existing Vernacular frame Old Florida homestead buildings (Photo 31) . Henry T. Grant was the founder of one of West Palm beach' s largest contracting firms. Born in Cheraw, South Carolina, Mr. Grant left Ocala with his construction crew , and arrived in Palm Beach to be a supervising carpenter for Henry Flagler' s Royal Poinciana Hotel, the largest frame structure in the world . Upon completion of this work, he settled permanently in West Palm Beach as a builder and contractor. One of the first City Councilmen in West Palm Beach, he also served on the Dade County Board of Public Instruction, and the Palm Beach County Board . • Section 8 (ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE, continued) Mr. Grant is credited with building the finest turn of- the-century public buildings in Palm Beach County.. He erected the Poinsettia Hotel, the Seminole Hotel, the Detroit Hotel, and the Datura Apartments in West Palm Beach. The Tropic Sun newspaper(August 12, 1902) stated , "Contractor Henry T. Grant has completed his contract at Delray for J.S. Sundy. . . This home is one of the finest between West Palm Beach and Miami, and Mr. Grant has been highly commended for the very satisfactory way in which he attended the construction work. " The Sundy House has retained many of its exterior classic Queen Anne configurations and details. The prominent matching gables with gingerbread vergeboard facing East on the Swinton Avenue entrance attest to the vitality of the Victorian imagination. Decorative brackets , knee braces, and a turned, wooden, open porch balustrade document additional original visual aesthetics to the property(Photo 4) . The first floor front porch enclosure has sensitively retained the original pattern and its sloping roof line contrasts the vertical steep grades of the intersecting gables above(Photo 1) . Up-dating and modernization has been predominately along the west elevation, and thus is not visible from the more publicly visible Swinton Avenue exposure. The simplicity and functionalism of the interior contrasts to the exterior decorativeness. Durable materials and craftsmanship have substituted for ornamentaion(Photo 22) . Hardwood floors made from Georgia pine, tongue-and-groove ceilings,and a plain,carved wood mantle surrounding the dining room fireplace characterize the living areas. All windows and doors are equipped with their original hardware. Window seats with a carved lower panel accent the south bedrooms . Currently, the Sundy House is being restored. A11 the gables will once again be adorned with gingerbread vergeboards,and a picket fence will encircle it. The adaptive reuse of the building as an antique shop will continue to convey and enhance the various Victorian aspects of the original. It insures the building 's lasting contribution as an architecturally noteworthy example and as a representation of the pioneer legacy of one of the town' s earliest, most prominent influential settlers, the Sundy Family(Photo 32) . f . BIBLIOGRAPHY PRIMARY RESOURCES Delray Beach, City of. Building Records. City Clerk Palm Beach County . Tax Rolls SECONDARY RESOURCES Blumenson, John J.Identifying American Architecture, G.Revised Edition , WW Norton & Company, p.62 Britt, Lora Sinks,My Gold Coast,South Florida In Earlier Years, Harlo Press, 1984 History of Florida, 1926 edition, p.63 , John Shaw Sundy Jacobs , W.A. , Political History of Delray Beach, 1951 The East Coast of Florida, Who ' s Who, Vol . III, 1962 , Benjamin Franklin Sundy, p . 76-78 The Book of Florida, Henry T. Grant , West Palm Beach p.391-581 History of Florida, 1926 Edition, p. 222, Henry T. Grant Newspapers Bergbom, Shari, "Heritage Is Home For Sundy Sisters" , Palm Beach PostTimes , April 20, 1978, Burgiss , Linda, "History Shuts the Door On the Sundy Feed Company" , Palm Beach Post, July 24, 1975 Emerson, Lucy, "Since 1902, Sundys Have Kept the House at Swinton and First" , The Miami Herald, March 3, 1973 Reed , Betty Ann, "Miss Addie Sundy , Child Pioneer" ,Palm Beach County Historical Society Newsletter, April 19 , 1986, , Tropic Sun, August 12 , 1902 , p. 1 , "Builders of Delray" , Delray Beach Journal, Apri121 , 1949, p . 1 Interviews Sundy , Mr. Edward A. , conducted at the Sundy Residence by Clemmer ), Mayhew III, December 27, 1990 Meehan, Mrs. Daisy Sundy, conducted at the Sundy residence by Clemmer Mayhew III, December 27 , 1990 l ' 13• Tan elo o l er W 14 ,.,.a Z o III I ,� --wire Id Gwenzell d y 13 Ave SW 13 'AVE i�C NW 13 AVE �„ �nr c' a f,$r vs Ave m '"Roos velt X � k v1 o�Ll La 12 Ave co SW ra 12 'AVE1VE NW 12 AVE ota —s`— �•; A� r,' M1.- ' '�• ra N m z 11 Ter H ti z 12 Ave h i F ."-'.i'%,'a• i,4*.'' ,. i .7. 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SATURDAY , JUNE 1 , 1991 The Palm Beach Post aosi • i f i �� x� dy douse Delray hOm "t7, . . • i •" 4 - - ' } ji �►¢ � • nominated f °40a , , ,,. ‘v, • 1902 stater tohistoric re sew r By JOE NEWMAN • Palm Beach Post Staff Writer By JOE NEWMAN " $ Y . , I -000 ° Palm Beach Post Staff Writer DELRAY BEACH — As the eye • s .. , 5 DELRAY BEACH — The 89 -year- old home of ilie of the 1928 hurricane passed , the att 4., re ‘; i tif,.: ., It''.);* '..• • rc , � , , „w,. city ' s first mayor is one of eight sites state officials are Sundy family stood in its front yard recommending for the National Register of Historic and surveyed the damage . `Australian pine trees and small a � " 1 Places , a state preservationist said Friday . Tulie Taylor , with the Bureau of Historic Preserva - er shrubs were strewn about . Win- submit the nomination for the Sundy dows were smashed and the carved tion , said she will ,' � � f 3 / House to federal officials by the end of the summer. woodwork on each of the home ' s " I think this is a strong nomination , " Taylor said . four gables had been torn off . A state advisory board approved the nomination ' ` It looked like a war had been . ;i 4 . �, last week . Among the other nominees is the 1896 here , " said Daisy Sundy Meehan , r 1 winter home of inventor Thomas Edison in Fort now 82 . " We had no warnings in .. , ,�. Myers . those days . " • . The Sundy House , now owned by Boca Raton It has taken nearly 63 years , but N r ‘ _ i \ a antiques dealers Lou and Carmen Jensen , was built in workers are finally restoring the ALLEN EYESTONE/Staff Photographer 1902 by John Shaw Sundy , one of the area ' s pioneers . home on 106 S . Swinton Ave . to the Former owner Edward ' Pete ' Sundy stands in front of his family home , Delray Beach ' s oldest house . Taylor said the house , at 106 S . Swinton Ave . , is way it looked before the storm . historically significant because it is one of the few Boca Raton residents Lou and • • • remaining homes from its era and because Sundy Carmen Jensen bought the historic New owners restorin historic home woiked for Henry Flagler ' s railroad company , which homestead from the Sundys for g was instrumental in the settling of South Florida . $ 125 , 000 in October and are spend - . In addition to serving as the town ' s first mayor , ing $ 154 , 000 to refurbish the 89 - • SUNDY/from 1 B hanging up there , " Lou Jensen said . Mayhew expects the home , Sundy also founded the first bank and owned the year-old home , which is the oldest " There was enough left that we which was built by John Shaw historic Sundy Feed Store , which is being renovated remaining house in Delray Beach . bring back the original appear- could make patterns from it . " Sundy , the town ' s first mayor , to be into an agricultural museum at the Morikami Ja a- B studying oldphotographs ance . The Jensens are paying close laced on the National Register of P Y Y � g P Y g P g � I nee Gardens and Museum . and relying on the memories of " It ' s going to be beautiful , " attention to detail , from painting Historic Places this year . Pat Healy- Golembe , chairwoman of the city ' s Meehan and her brother Edward Pete Sundy said . " I ' m glad we sold the window frames green to replac The restoration is an emotional Historic Preservation Board , said she wished more " Pete " Sundy , the Jensens hope to it to somebody that would restore it ing the chain link fence with a event for Meehan and Pete Sundy , owners would tryto get their property on the to the way it was . " white picket fence . When the house property P p Y Please see SUNDY /4B To reconstruct the gingerbread is finished , the Jensens plan to open who live in apartments behind their national register . woodwork that had been in the an antique store there , possibly former home . If the Sundy joinHo thee wins a Schoolploo Squaren tre nationalulural gables , the Jensens ' architect used within two months . " I can ' t go back inside yet . ' registernerit thewl Old depot s the only fragment that had survived the " It's incredibly fascinating to very sentimntal , " Meehan center and Delray Beach train as only g prryperties in the city , with that distinction storm . actually see it happening, " local will someday, but I have to b " One of the pieces was still historian Clemmer Mayhew said . to that . " 0.+ca THE PALM BEACH POS1 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1991 S 4 1 . :fir * < t } �kMr b * °' • ,Y A. #'' a)yAf a q P I vV ` / > '°'0F .. .,..- .°-k fir. a 4 j. , -41 :iro-......,........&,„,2 . v {, f a; `s"„"gym.-4r t,�N.-.1"i �: ,4 • ' 3' a R e .: ' • �,,¢ r .. « p . .F,, as I i-- f — ‘ —.1- '' - — .. . ' ---ii if°`jai; + ''�" ,fir k ra' e � v�, y ,_. ^4a ALLEN EYESTONE/Staff Photographer Former owner Edward 'Pete' Sundy stands in front of his family home, Delray Beach's oldest house. New owners restoringhistoric home SUNDY/from 1 B hanging up there,"Lou Jensen said. Mayhew expects the home, "There was enough left that we which was built by John Shaw bring back the original appear- could make patterns from it." Sundy,the town's first mayor,to be ance. The Jensens are paying close placed on the National Register of "It's going to be beautiful," attention to detail, from painting Historic Places this year. Pete Sundy said. "I'm glad we sold the window frames green to replac- it to somebody that would restore it ing the chain link fence with a The restoration is an emotional to the way it was." white picket fence. When the house event for Meehan and Pete Sundy, To reconstruct the gingerbread is finished,the Jensens plan to open who live in apartments behind their woodwork that had been in the an antique store there, possibly former home. gables, the Jensens' architect used within two months. "I can't go back inside yet. ' a fragment that had survived the "It's incredibly fascinating to very sentimental,"Meehan s' storm. actually see it happening," local will someday,but I have to b "One of the pieces was still historian Clemmer Mayhew said. to that." Deirayhorn. returning to 1902 state By JOE NEWMAN Palm Beach Post Staff Writer DELRAY BEACH — As the eye of the 1928 hurricane passed, the Sundy family stood in its front yard and surveyed the damage. Australian pine trees and small- er shrubs were strewn about. Win- dows were smashed and the carved woodwork on each of the home's four gables had been torn off. "It looked like a war had been here," said Daisy Sundy Meehan, now 82. "We had no warnings in those days." It has taken nearly 63 years,but workers are finally restoring the home on 106 S. Swinton Ave. to the way it looked before the storm. Boca Raton residents Lou and Carmen Jensen bought the historic homestead from the Sundys for $125,000 in October and are spend- ing $154,000 to refurbish the 89- year-old home, which is the oldest remaining house in Delray Beach. By studying old photographs and relying on the memories of Meehan and her brother Edward "Pete" Sundy, the Jensens hope to Please see SUNDY/4B #1, 611TURDAY, DUNE 1 , 1991 The Palm Beach Post mu lumen Sundy _louse nominated for historic register By JOE NEWMAN Palm Beach Post Staff Writer DELRAY BEACH — The 89-year-old home of the city's first mayor is one of eight sites state officials are recommending for the National Register of Historic Places,a state preservationist said Friday. Tulie Taylor,with the Bureau of Historic Preserva- tion,said she will submit the nomination for the Sundy House to federal officials by the end of the summer. "I think this is a strong nomination," Taylor said. A state advisory board approved the nomination last week. Among the other nominees is the 1896 winter home of inventor Thomas Edison in Fort Myers. The Sundy House, now owned by Boca Raton antiques dealers Lou and Carmen Jensen,was built in 1902 by John Shaw Sundy, one of the area's pioneers. Taylor said the house, at 106 S. Swinton Ave., is historically significant because it is one of the few remaining homes from its era and because Sundy worked for Henry Flagler's railroad company, which was instrumental in the settling of South Florida. In addition to serving as the town's first mayor, Sundy also founded the first bank and owned the historic Sundy Feed Store, which is being renovated ' into an agricultural museum at the Morikami Japa- nese Gardens and Museum. Pat Healy-Golembe, chairwoman of the city's Historic Preservation Board, said she wished more property owners would try to get their property on the national register. If the Sundy House wins a place on the national register it will join the Old School Square cultural center and the Delray Beach train depot as the only pre perties in the city with that distinction.