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West Settlers HD Resource Survey & Backup . f 4' • A SHARPER FOCUS ON THE HISTORICAL ACCOUNTS OF DELRAY BEACH EPOCH Delray Beach is a city that is and always has been a multi-ethnic area. This is due mainly to the geographic location and climate. The persons who migrated here brought with them their cultures and used them to make the city what it is today.EPOCH, (Expanding &Preserving Our Cultural Heritage)is an historical organization that is striving to bring to focus the cultural heritage of African Americans that have been simply left out of the written historical accounts. It is a recognized fact that Africans were among the first non-native peoples to come to South Florida. We trace their migration from North America to South Florida and from South America to South Florida. EPOCH givers you some insights into the various communities that were established in Delray Beach, such as Mrs.Reynolds Quarters, Hanna Town, Frog Alley, The Sand,Monroe Quarters and Joe Reynolds's Corner. EPOCH feels it is important to document the lives and homes of the first Black settlers and their descendants in Delray Beach, the heart of Southeast Florida. Everyone who lives here should know and respect the roles we played in creating this city. This will promote better relationships among the races and enable everyone to get along as we live together in Delray Beach. African Americans originated on the continent of Africa. Africa is and always has been rich in natural resources. Some of the resources are agricultural products such as livestock, sheep, dairy, forestry, fisheries, cash crops such as peanuts, cotton, coffee, tea, sisal, cocoa, sugar cane, citrus fruits, wheat barley, olives and also people. The strong people were made to work against their will and for no pay and were known as slaves. The business of capturing and delivering slaves to the Americas were Spanish,Dutch, French and Portuguese people. They transported from their countries goods such as cloth, • iron and guns into Africa in exchange for slaves. The word"Negro"was first used to identify slaves who were brought from West Africa. It was later used to identify all African slaves. The map on the following page shows the areas in Africa where slaves were taken and sold. During the 17th century many African Slaves and Seminole Indians who were also enslaved in South America, ran away from their slave masters and settled in Southeast Florida. The Africans and Indians became friends and formed an army to fight the slave masters who tried to take them back to the slave plantations. The slave trade legally ended in South America in 1807 and in the United States in 1808. The slaves were then free to live in Florida without hiding. In 1868 when Captain George Gleason purchased this land we now call Delray Beach, he found living here, Africans, Seminole Indians and Seminole Negroes. In 1894, Mr. William Linton from Michigan bought 160 acres of land from Mr. Gleason. He re-sold the land to a group of people and in the fall of 1895,they organized the town of Linton, Florida. But remember, when these transactions occurred, former slaves from Africa were already living here and had been for some time in hiding from their slave masters. We trace the migration of those we know of to Delray Beach beginning in 1884, African families who came here in 1884 were Jane and Fagan Henry from North Florida, Joseph and Estelle Hanna from the Bahamas, Joseph Green from Gadsden County Florida,James and Nellie Monroe from North Florida, George Henry Green, Theodore and Mary Nesbitt and the Ed Smith families from Marion County Florida. In 1885 the Joseph Smith family came from the Bahamas. In 1896 the families of George and Jessie Hanna came from the Bahamas; Albert and Mary Cohen came from Jacksonville. In 1897 Ma Ellis came from Alabama setting the stage for the migration of families of Arthur Youngblood, Elias Ivy and Jesse Cole. In 1898 the families of Ed and Carrie Chambers,Elyah and Laura Sims, Eddie Lee and Emma Sims and Moses Baker came here. These families are recognized as pioneer African American families of Delray Beach. EPOCH is working with heirs of these and other families to keep our histories in focus and accurate. The mission of EPOCH is to collect, document,preserve and share the history of Delray Beach. This approach will allow us to expand and preserve our cultural heritage. "Until the lions have their historians, the tales of the hunt will continue to glorify the hunter." ... an African proverb • 1. The very first school was built in 1894.Records show that it was a thatched hut. I do not know the year the first wooden building was constructed. The teacher,Mr. James, furnished the school supplies the first year. The white teachers and students gave subsequently Negro children discarded school materials. The chronology of teachers for Negro children in the early years: 1. B. F. James 1895-1907- Principal/Teacher. 2. Frances Jane Bright— 1895 —teacher who worked with Mr. James and Mr. Walker. 3. Clarence C. Walker— 1914-1921 —Principal/Teacher. Mrs. Walker also taught Domesticate Arts to girls. 4. Solomon David Spady— 1922-1957 —Principal/Teacher. Served as principal for twenty-eight years went back to the classroom as a regular classroom teacher for seven years retiring after 35 years of service in the school system. 2. The nearest doctor to Delray Beach was Dr. Hood whose office was in West Palm Beach. The midwives in Delray Beach who worked with him were Mary"auntie" Cohen and Susan Williams. Dr. John D. Cason Jr. from Pine Bluff Arkansas opened his medical office in Delray in 1905 Yes, the influx of white residents opened job opportunities for blacks, especially domesticates. Yes, Swinton Avenue served as the unofficial dividing line between "white town" on the east and"colored town" on the west. The homes Henry Flagler built for railroad workers were the "Redline". During the 1930's families bought lots and maintained homes in "Rice's Addition and"Davis Town". That section of town is now Chevy Chase. • 3. School #4 Colored was officially opened in 1895. It was suspended February 12, 1907 because of attendance below the acquirement. Mr. Clarence C. Walker was sent to Delray to reopen the school in 1922. 4. Under C. C. Walker School #4 Colored became Delray County training school, grades 1-8. Under Mr. S. D. Spady a new building was constructed on N.W.8th avenue, it became a high school, was named George Washington Carver High School and graduated its first 12th grade class in 1939. In 1958 a new Carver High School building was constructed on S.W.12th Avenue. The old school building was named in honor of Mr. Spady and became the S. D. Spady Elementary School. In 1969 the public schools in Palm Beach County became integrated. The last high school graduation of Carver High School was June 1970. The school became George Washington Carver Middle School. 5.Mr Spady impressed upon students and persons in the community the importance of making and keeping records. He taught them how to make and keep records. He always strived to acquire the best of anything worth acquiring. In 1929 he organized the schools Florida Chapter of the New Farmers Of America School to which he was appointed the first Florida State Representative. It became a National Organization in which one of his students became the National President. For this and other achievements, Florida Governor Fuller, during a special ceremony, presented him a plaque for 27 years of meritorious service to the State Of Florida. Mr. Spady was an unlicensed realtor who worked in a local satellite office with a licensed realtor to help citizens to legally acquire and maintain property. He was successful in securing a 10-acre tract of land to build the new Carver High School. He organized Palm Beach Farmers Cooperation Association, which enabled local community farmers to buy by the trainloads materials necessary to plant and harvest their crops. Mr. Spady took leadership and worked hard to rebuild the Masonic Building after the 1928 hurricane. • - He was the founder and co organizer of the "Big-G" community grocery store in the early 1940's. Local citizens who for ten years earned annual business operated this cooperation and earned in excess of$70,000 a year. He kept the accurate records. He was instrumental in organizing and participating in several successful community movements, ie. Voters league, Masonic lodge His legacy: Standing and supervising work in his classrooms which were the wood working room and the fields, grading, the harvested vegetables and fruits,making many county and state reports, attending many required meetings, lecturing to students and citizen, have all had a tremendous impact on the Delray Beach community. Mr. Spady died November 25, 1967 in his hometown of Cape Charles Virginia. The relative with whom we are in contact is a nephew, Ora W. Spady who resides in Exmore Virginia. 7.Delray Beach is a city that is and always had been famous for being a multi ethnic area. For some reason the efforts and contributions of all persons who contributed to the making of Delray Beach are not on record. Researching, documenting, and communicating the little known yet important facts is the mission of EPOCH(Expanding & Preserving Our Cultural Heritage, Inc). Communication leads to understanding which is the key to harmonious living in any community. Vera R. Farrington B 9931 Fro B8 //,,ll — ES ORDINANCE NO. 6-97 • a! AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT AS THE SAME IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; DESIGNATING THE WEST (') • SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT TO THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE ,ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1994" TO SHOW THE HISTORIC DESIGNATION IN AN OVERLAY MANNER; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. \') WHEREAS, Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach provides for the designation and protection of historic sites and districts; and WHEREAS, on February 7, 1996, the Historic Preservation 01 Board of the City of Delray Beach initiated the nomination of the property hereinafter described for historic district designation, and a designation report was subsequently prepared; and \.I• WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board held a duly noticed �.i public hearing in regard to the historic district designation on • ai January 22, 1997, and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the West Settlers Historic District; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has 11: 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: v' Section 1. That the legal description of the West Settlers Historic District is as follows: 'ad; Commencing at the Point of Beginning, being the — northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 43, Town of Linton 'y1 (according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 3 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida) ; thence run north along the northerly extension of the east lot line of said Lot 1, to a point of intersection with the center line of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (a.k.a N.W. 2nd Street) ; thence west along said centerline to a ��• point of intersection with the northerly extension of the west lot line of Lot 1, Melvin S. Burd's 1! `J / 3 ORB 9931 Pg 89 . , , Subdivision of the North Half of Block 19 (according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 73 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, • Florida) ; thence south along said northerly extension to the northwest corner of Lot 1 of said plat of Melvin S. Burd's Subdivision; thence �' southerly along the west lot lines of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of said plat of Melvin S. Burd's is he Subdivision, to the southwest corner of Lot 8; with thence westerly along the westerly extension of the P.egu_ • south lot line of said Lot 8, to a point of • intersection with the west line of the east 153 feet of Block 19 of said plat of the Town of Linton; upon thence southerly along said westerly line of the i City east 153 feet of Block 19 to a point of intersection overt with the north line of the south 135 feet of said Block 19; thence westerly along said north line to a • point of intersection with the west line of the east I con:._. 165 feet of said Block 19; thence southerly along • said west line to a noint of intersection with the • south line of said Block 19; thence in an easterly ordir_: i direction to a point of intersection with the north aecla: line of Block 20 of said nlat of the Town of Linton aegis. and the west line of the east 135 feet of said Block whole 20; thence southerly along the west line of the east i 135 feet to a point of intersection with the south line of the north 300 feet of said Block 20; thence i immea easterly along said south line and easterly extension thereof to a point of intersection with the centerline of N.W. 5th Avenue; thence southerly readi: along said centerline to a point of intersection with the westerly extension of the centerline of the east/west alley in Block 28 of the said plat of the Town of Linton; thence easterly along said extension and the centerline of the east/west alley in Block ATTS 28, and the easterly extension of said centerline, to a point of intersection with the centerline of ! (2(.,;, the east/west alley in Block- 36 of said plat of the I Town of Linton; thence easterly along the centerline of the east/west alley in Block 36, and the easterly First extension of said centerline to a noint of intersection with the centerline of N.W. 3rd Avenue; Second thence northerly along the centerline of N.W. 3rd • Avenue to a point of intersection with the centerline of N.W. 1st Street; thence easterly along • the centerline of N.W. 1st Street, to a noint of intersection with the southerly extension of the • east lot line of Lot 8, Block 43, said plat of the - 2 - Ord. No. 6-97 i ..-D-/% L N67) UKB 9'331 Fg 90 Town of Linton; thence northerly along said southerly extension and the east lot lines of Lots 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1, to the northeast corner of Lot 1 in said Block 43, which is the Point of Beginning. • - Section 2. That the property described in Section 1. above • is hereby designated the West Settlers Historic District 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 the Planning Director of said City shall, upon the effective date of this ordinance, amend the Zoning Map of City of Delray Beach, Florida, to show the historic designation, in an overlay manner. Section 4. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed. Section 5. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. Section 6. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage on second and final reading. • PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final- reading on this the 18th day of February , 1997. ATTEST: City Cletk - — • First Reading February 4, 1997 Second Reading February 18, 1997 - 3 - Ord. No. 6-37 • • THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Page 90 North 500 Block (Block 20) In 1995, the City constructed a new fire station in this block. However, redevelopment on this block will occur in the rear half. A unique opportunity to r - r 44 build new, in-fill, single-family homes *a a exists. Note that the diagrammatic plan illustrates the reuse of the rear alley so • that the housing may have access to Fire Station on West Atlantic Avenue parking in the rear. Garages for the single family could be detached from or A4-'i9 attached to the main structure. The absence of driveways on the principal :+ streets provides better pedestrian sidewalk access to the commercial �� avenue. `` - S• 'ta' - - • Another opportunity on the bler "rs the � R , potential to convert a sub-standard .t apartment building on NW 5'Avenue into Apartment Building on West Side of NW 5^Ave. newly renovated office space. However, for this to occur, additional parking may be necessary to serve the new uses. The parking lot could be constructed on NW f ( - • 6`h Avenue in lieu of one or more infill single family homes. Recently Donnie 1 Dobson, owner of Donnie's Golden Spoon restaurant, a West Atlantic Avenue restaurant received a CRA and Palm ��Air•al4�+"�. ,. .�„ �'y,;...� "'}Y.yr.-,#- Beach County grant to build a new restaurant behind the Fire Station. Mr. New Infill� Housing �- fill Ho Example Dobson has purchased the land. I ' PAVE 2EA2 ALLEY Fog I ( L .ACCESS ro PA2<iNG F02 OFFiicE AND ��/// 22.510ENriAL 1\!W 15r 5r2.66- - FA;`tiLy (-b.IES: } coNVE2r EXISTING POTPJTIAL LOCATorJ e MULT-FAMILY E. II FOR ./Ew PA2KiNG LOr L :mil z 2ESiDEiVT'VAL ro oFFicE ro SuPPo2r AJW 5rt-I : , �4 _ Win-1 PA2K;NG oN NGJ AVENUE 2EVirPu2ED - %ii 6r:4 AVENUE COMME2ciAL WITH • -, IPA2[<iN6 s11A2.�J Mi 3 �_ A2EA C1-1UP_CUE5 f IAMPLE LANDSCAPE i" &UFFE2 AND - ^ `3 2 Sr0MWArE2 ( � MEW 2ESrAU2ANr Win-I I RErEUriON AQEA .:*.�!!::i AD3AcENr PA2KiN6 .2 'i�.0 PA2KNG, oN kk..; 6TU - _ 'aA TM= »: AVENUE r --T,I n 2 - - - • • ,' � 1 J �� r _ 2r Iri Fi2E SrArioN • • b` UEADQUArE25 _ f.' ii I PAVE2P32jCK .5,1 - a,i .. :--w-.-. - .==c=--- ---..._=� 1.iiiiai:sucy.�-:.:.::-.� C2055WACK5 VS, IIIT; ;. ' J I 1 _ LANDSCAPE NODS c„w6Sr ArLtA ric AVENUE .11 ' Ii. itLOCK500 rlRc STATIov REP 6V 6LOi7t4 G l V t Sir-6 PLAN REsr!-.u2inNr 3.000 5-F. OFFICE: g.000 5.F. 1 WESr ATLANTIC AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TorrL: 11,000 s.F• EL2 1Y oet),C{-1 OMMUNiZY REDEVELOPMENT• AGENCY k'o2rU l 2i 1"-too' PA <iNG: 35 THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Page 92 100 Block NW 5th Avenue 0' ` ! L •4 NW 5'h Avenue is an important historical : , , It neighborhood shopping street and should i = ' { t* be revived to include not only retail, but , � . k • `' office and even residential (mixe •d-use) ,} .f' '( ed use) f over retail and office. The NW 5'Avenue _ 4, ai 1 corridor is two blocks long with the = _ - { .: commercial zoning zoning fronting the Avenue. _:.--_�=: The rear of the frontage, properties La Rosa Market-Future Site of Spady Plaza fronting NW 4'h Avenue and NW 6th Avenue, may, in selective cases, be used a= •- for parking to serve the commercial. Then = " d' following describes opportunities on each - : en:8_ •' .�• of these blocks. m_ '4 ` • 4 West Side - Block 19 * ,;. >"��"Ft• ;` t Block 19 is an important block for it is the , .= ': 1 site of the new Solomon D. Spady Multi- ::! Cultural Museum being developed by Spady Museum Under Construction EPOCH. It also contains,on the corner of NW 1 S` Street, an important retail center which will hopefully undergo renovations. This center will need additional parking in the rear. Also, a city parking lot exists and an unimproved parking lot of St. Paul AME Church. There exists an opportunity to change these under utilized sites to sites for new construction, retail, and office. The loss of parking would be made up with new parking on NW 4'h and 6'h Avenues. H 7ifJ LUTE. KING & V V . I • NEW OFFICE 6UiLDiNG -, - a Wiz;-1 PARKING iN 2.EAQ_ I - 2EFU26i5i-I NW sr .I AVENUE Sr2EETSCAPE all • - ! - r - SPt-�DY MUSEUM I4S ' COMPLEX 1 • 7 �� .1 EEFOQ I I • 1 EPOCi-I OFFICES •1 -� • MOVE UiSrO2ZC I Sr(ZUCrU2E5 70 NW Vc ( ' 5r1-t AVENUE FO2 COMME2CiAL 02. 1� } • CULrU2AL OFFICES Wir.-t lJ U , ,,,OiM CITY PA21<iNG Lor I . Win-t P2iVPTE LOTS n- ; i iU EXPANSION OF Cl. • 2EFU25i5U-! EXISTING 2C:� � ♦ y '� FACILITIES O2 NEW + 1 2ErPIL AND ADD NEW l PA21<M `` 2ErAiL AND I' COMME2CiAL; . • . - i PA I t • . ADDITIONAL 21<iNG iN J ' C 2EA2 - WV BOA/ i CJ' r2EE`l" I I I3LOC;< t�2DG21-�Nt A� � JE5r) RETAIL: 5.oao S.F. I. 5TU OFFICE 4S00 S.F. Rev 6VELOPMENr sire ?L(AN I WE5r ATUANric AVENUE (EDEVELOPHENr PLAN] \ SPADY MUSEUM 1\ j Sr. PAUL'S I cbELCZAY 118ACI-1 COMMUNine REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY runcarU NEW ?I 21<iNG: 50 i-=1ao' J . IP THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Page 94 1 East Side - Block 27 I •The block is a mixture of uses including - St. Paul's AME Church. Several _-; opportunities exist to rehabilitate existing a ) .• h=� commercial structures on NW 5'h Avenue - :, +�:' ` �, . to retail, office, and residential. InII nwY � addition, increased parking could be .. `°� .. - realized on NW 4'h Avenue. Note that an =-.__ - s existing, blighted, multi-familystructure is • - II g LaFrance Hotel on NW 6th Avenue situated on NW 6'h Avenue, "the LaFrance Hotel." This structure is an excellent II - candidate for conversion to office or residential. 111 ... . -, ,A. -. . , --- , . -__. #.- , 4. 14. J. :'. ' III pi:'ig' - .7:::---- 4 - -- i" 4 inivt--.,,,,%,, o. t 'assazym,,, :,4 1,- -=,-....:',....i!-.:-.1!-,:•: IP Commercial Building at Corner..af SW 1s`Street II _ II 11 _ i � � ., __________...... ..,. . -,......_ „ . . Market at Corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard III II P I f PAVE ALLEY FO2 —— t ACCEf TO PA2K1NG : 2EFU26i5U1 EXISTING .,- 1 6U,LPING FO2 RETAiL 02. OFFICE AMP ADD . ! I PApNG iN 2EAR ' b 2EFU2 6i54-I EXISTING REFU26i511 EXISTING �LA FANCE' 4-IOrEL ; 1 6UiLDiNG AND cONVE2r = CONVE2r r0 OFFICE ram . • Wir1J NEW PARKING ON ro OFFICE; 5+-IA2E ` " i= SirE; LINK PA2KiNG PARKING ON NW 4r4a - AVE. , Lor5 '� U 2EFU26i5+1 EXISTING CD - ,,� �— HULTI-FAHiLY; ELiMiNATE D2 1 �.::. PAKiNG iN FZONT 11 2 AND USE PANG ON + _ �[ 1 i • NW 4r1I AVENUE co f1 ` NEW PA2KiNG FO2 r' • - t 2.ETAiL, OFFICE, AND pIDL 2E5iPENTIAL OM NW Sr41 Sr. PAULS A2IE C�IU2c1I mo, -' ' fl L•;r AVENUE AND NW 4TU Win-I PA2KiNG �l j • t - AVENUE EXPANSION ON NW 471I t • j-'—� RELOCATE EXi5 i J AVENUE i • 4-I1STO2iC MOUSE J _ 2EFU26i54•1 NW Sr1-1ill '- .=::. "`_,.. -- AVENUE STQEErscr,PE; • • .. SITE Fog ADDITioNAL �'. I 4 PARKING 02 ADD ON STREET i- + 2ELOCAT PA2KiNG ^ cD t�Isro2ic 4.•. . .. � - •t r _ l MOUSE 2EFU26i54-1 EXISTING t __ 6UiLDiNG; ADP OFFICE • 02 2�TAiL WING; USE - - PA2KiNG ON NW 47-4: I i • ' EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY AVENUE - i_lOUSE REFU26i511 AND ADD • - - ' • - ON ro EXISTI 2NG TAIL; t; NEW PA2KiNG iN 2EA2 • iii s ! I_ 2E:-IA6 EXISTING 40USE ..--1 --4111111•111111jUllanaw . ; • `• -- - - r l +5T Sr2+cEr AVE. r..._._...._______/---) (---- iFt%)(.00 57"...W (6A571 i RLOCK P2062/ANI fr 1 :: 10,000 S.r. REDEVELOPM+�Mr SITE PLAN! OFFICE: 5,000 S.F. t„)E5i ArLPNric AVENUE REPEVELDPMENIT" PLAN 1 NEW PARKING: 'no bEL21-\Y REAC4-1 cOMMUNiry REDEVELOPMENT- AGENCY 1J027-4-1 1'=1oo' ai /11 THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ing Page 98 lil North 300-400 Blocks(Blocks 28&36) educational, and institutional campus on P part of these blocks. The concept of The North 400 Block is one of two blocks developing a larger institution in the rear which were the focus of the first and commercial on the Atlantic Avenue II merchant based redevelopment effort frontage is very compatible. Each can known as "Peach Umbrella." share the parking of the other since peak III demand for parking is at different times of The diagrammatic plan illustrates the week for each. construction of new 3 to 4 story mixed- II use structures fronting on West Atlantic In 2000, the CRA issued a Request for Avenue. Retail services would occupy Proposal ("RFP") to develop the two ground floor space with residential or blocks. It is anticipated that the blocks will111 offices above. These two blocks would be redeveloped with new structures be an ideal location for restaurants and fronting West Atlantic and would be a apparel stores (women's, men's, shoes, mixture of uses, including retail, office, and 111 and others). Additionally, the close residential. These blocks represent the proximity to the Courthouse would make first major land assemblage by the CRA the location attractive for professional for purposes of developing new structures. , II office space. .- The block plan also illustrates mid-block II pedestrian access to the rear parking in order to provide easy access to the 11 Avenue for the shoppers. To intensify the development, structured parking would allow greater use of the West 111 Atlantic frontage. Mount Olive could be an important111 source of consumer demand for these blocks and the three land uses, institutional, retail, and office, are very ill compatible. The principal uses currently in the North P 300 Block are Westside Liquor and its parking lot and a Mount Olive Church parking lot. This block is ripe for redevelopment with a building in the front 150' and parking and residential development in the rear . Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church has a long- term vision of developing a religious, P I ,- - - LL-F--/ .../ I) _;)/-• I ", 9nr3nc r,-,,t, MN i c; 1 -II! - • - • . • • lt,.' 1 I L4 ; nrvanv ,jig MN E i I L-e ' D •p� +114 i 5 lk'' 1p ' t ) - ' ' < I t I]: i1 .rIitr i • f mil 1 l- i f r 1 , s 1 r i a 1 1 I • j 1 300 2 4®O YLOCK5 )'?LOCK t-'20G2�-�M RErlaiL: 45.000 5., . OFFICE: 30,000 S.F. (QED EVELO-PM EM " CirE PLAN] TOTAL: 95,000 5.F. WEST ArLPNriC AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN! AP/a2rMENr5 AN9/02 rowN4-1QME5: 150 EL21PY Y�EAC;-I OMMUNirY REPEvaLoPHeiv- AGENCY k1O2r44 NEW PAZ<iNG. 400 Newsletter NW Presidents Alliance September 200I • NW Presidents Making History or • Carver Memorial Park, Destroying History? President Cedric(very, Several years ago a tonic Mt. Olive Mission- ing? Why is the Histori- Gateway, President ! group of citizens success- ary Baptist Church on cal District being de- Kathryn Knowles,Jeffer- fully spearheaded an of NW 4th Ave. Although stroyed and by whom? A son Manor, President, fort to have a section of it's the last Historical better question would be, the city designated an structure standing within is it legal? Well, "it hap- Delores Penn, NW Historic District. One the first block north of pens" as one stated dur- Community Improve- reason for this was to ing a recent meeting. It ment, President, Henry preserve the area where just happens. Residents African Americans set- 4►-// \AN are concerned about its Williams, Paradise �I, tied when they first came • _/� , History. They've met .Heights, President, Pam here. Well today, much � =• 8 ' with the Historic Preser- Williams, Poinciana of the areas history has = iu-Ta _ vation Board, City Oth- been destroyed. And it's �,,��r=t�_ . - cials, CRA members and Heights, President,Jackie about to happen again. 1-1 others to preserve what's Fagins-Goddard,West left. But it just doesn't Settlers Historic, Presi- The famous Parsonage seem like preservation of is one of a few buildings dent, Evelyn Dobson, left standing in the West the Parsonage will take West Side Heights, Atlantic Avenue,within place. g Settlers Historic District. the Historical District, President, Ernestine However,plans are to its demolition could hap- For more information Holiday tear it down. The Par- pen within a feR weeks. on the Historic District, sonage is the first Par- Don't blink or you'll miss please contact Evelyn sonage to the first His- it. History has a way of Dobson,President of the tonic church. It's His- disappearing before you NW Presidents Alliance tory dates back well know it in Delray Beach or Marilyn Alford,Neigh- over 60 years. It's borhood Coordinator right next to the His- So why is this happen- with MAD DADS. Evelyn Dobson,President Beware! Henry Williams, Vice President Someone is calling the to it. neighborhood association Pam Williams,Secretary elderly who live within today.Know what's hap- the target area pressur- If you are concerned peeing and learn how it Ernestine Holiday, Treasurer ing them to sell their about what's going on will impact you.Don't be homes. They say things around you,join your caught off guard by these like, "Don't worry ma'am, scoundrels. To find out we won't take your home 2 when your neighborhood from you",or"you might ` . -_ is meeting, contact as well sell now cause Winston Hudson @ 243- they gone take it later". 7246, city of Delray This is not right and I I I 1231101 Beach. • someone has to put a stop . namage to historic cottage is extensive ' ,tt ci Vi ro' f t i ...... "..".".."-"*- Conlin fled!i t , r • ,'i "'�� irk' Gontilzrled from page 1 Years. It shows pride ... and it the beginning of 2002. A m� �, preserves dlaracter." "`,Ve're 1"llIlIllllg nut of lin( ,, , ri , ,1 , "Because it's as old as all of 'Isle Delray Beach-based At now.It will take a good couple of i t 1�e ; w. �'•A 3 ,it d • , j, , ,.; that, we thin)( it should be pre- lantic Grog.Partnership is in the months (to save the home). We ,.,. served. We'd like to remember initial stages of getting approval need to emphasize it.right now," WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2001 • our history and that.certainly is a for its project. Johnson said. part of it. Tim I-)ernandez,a member of "I really want to make every "I think it's important to pre- the Atlantic Grove group,said he attempt possible to try and In - serve the architectural style of expects construction should preserve that." To • homes as they existed in early start at: the end of this year or... .t. . . y michelle_mundy@pbposl.com -,s4,,,,,, , 0 . ,, . . . • a ..,........ . , ,,, ,. , ,„.. ,. ;,e, ../... , T. I. :,- or ,. o o ,r� i+q,,.-/ AI weekly section of The Palm Beach Post * neighbor historic home must m„. . .. or be razed ;,„4,,,,,,,, The former parsonage "There's so little left of oligi pa y ,: �,r,,,, nv,,.. „ , ,/,,.. �1 rtt x„., i� , ,. �; � ' it r nal structures that preserve the , 4]1,,10k ,tgy,' S gpi V• A ,1.1, ie�"t s ,L V ,(+ ,' on land set aside ,ti x 3 w t, ,,1 ,, , ;, �i.a ,,, r ` w 0,' ;,. .,4 i� rich history within the African- � ti>,�� ,� a,�'1 n,t� t q,);rtirntt \,��y t l,�d ! �,,�Y d(a"I �'^��iwe�,\. .',�y .. for retail stores and 59 American community," Johnson ; 'a] s, '"pi-,,-,W a Art ' :* 4 '/4 1,, ,`:• 1,) - said, y �' .' w1r s,t 4 1 "• f'.1 d r A y, A '1", ` +' ` l.f)kU1lhouseS, aT• +�*,,,,, i'„iw t� • �44 a e Cc > "c• , sw �„ ' ' ' .rrt'' A structural engineer recent:- Ili r {i%�'S.v A,ts ', at°r<1E'�t.,,,,t °(•A• : '�., l ,i • , i �t'. ly looked at the parsonage build- ,cb 1 ]•A�'' ,,IIA1 4/..I r.,(9� kt +` v t r -,1'.,,.:....!.,,..,,' , r fly fl'llr.lu'tta ftiundy ing as well aS the F1'aIll{Illl I ome �,- tf,•f I - + ;; ,* 1 4 �' �"4'`, yx � - rr - : ,' s ) 1 4,i�ta8 ' e F „ t 1'S,bv Brod;1 ost.Staff Miler tiY: t ti ! �� r''' x N , i I on Northwest 4th Avenue,anoth ,� , •• • 1C' ti k Ar I?I:LRA`)r 11I.ACJI — The er structure that the CRA Wants ` ` r r " �"- ` ` "' � 1�', " I' �,m i' , �� ti r.�Fdm >V r%t, a. r ,tV�Y i I 1 !� 1 � y� :, - i; � ;� clock is ticking for a cottage that to save,and discovered that both ; ;`t` ,1 '! ` MY ' "'�ks' A ;,tit j Y"� et r ')t^,t,4 n,,, '. y'' ..r w ,ii, Ilex,, to Mt. Olive Baptist have significant damage, 4 ; ;x(, 'ri'R y`` r �'� q 4111i i.q 't1 :a},}' r( ,'d.y.` rt`n ; Church. T tS ` , +(fix « ,,ptv ;I e ' "Ss,'1 �'1:: Fir-,' 1 1 ?,, 1 t xr •1 'The structural engineer llas , -i '44-,% .2t: )r ON $" ]„ 4, s t f ri ;:• i! ' P ° ' "t " ; �� k krV,, (,; xt n •Tl prom'(' than %•)-'ea1-old determined that theycan be i t,,Y .,r 1 x " ( `.'�" ��F;,,ti t r J tt yJ,jS< ( I 't ' ,t' f ;1'Aqt �� j k)) it � T. Shy �.:1 1�J '! 4�, '. d i f f i� � '1 � 1�l 1 I At t I r e •1)()tl ( \1h11.11 was the rectory braced. and picked up,"she said. �t� tom' ` " , `'Yt" ' ,�`�' �,�� ;� < �•�,r p �.,? � h ` . '� %�l:loln(', fin Ili IiSt pastor of Nit. 'But, there is so much damage rAS, a a w ,,,•:,^ u ° ', , `., , ; r; I.,. ,,' t 1" colive BiptisI Chi ch. needs to that the entire undergird , the fqu t`✓'r, ?r a"y ' ' _jaw+r a kr,:'.,� r� �t ' ci.1f ,lI. ,»„r r, ' 4 A W,.atl ia33 iic moved o1• it will be demol- beams would have to be re- P"A,1?: i .,• , t v:,; ft.�. ,, r�O° ,... r v' t'Sv4�A Il y�• t�p ;shod. says sherry Johnson, the placed; the exterior walls would ( c- , w ` S f �•� . . • } t�.(11171711]Illt�� I',('devC:)0)IYlent. have to be replaced; the roof �j,t"e+'�'VS' +I ItV 't''1'�"�,�"' 't of t. • R, Y>r �� ;:`� Agency's consultant for property would have to be replaced. ' -; • * 1 ,, •' " 11 `r ,C qui�,ition and construction. "The restoration cost is 150 t l;4 y.Nit•' ►,q �Y e.aa"e.o-w � . The house sits on tli(' site of g .t,: .". f y I'; fir. ( percent higher plan what. it � a �( .� r A � - a i(I(:Ipr);,rl $19 million project: would.cost to rebuild that house. ', / , ,c•, ,;, "1 k ,F�-i - '.: :;t'< ''� ih it mc,ludcs 72.000 square feet: If it was goingto be used coin ::;,.'•,:.'. ,,r' 1 •;'� ' 17 1 r - • • i)i 1(°tail :Inu ;,.) townlloines.The niercially,then it:'s four times the 0'� i,;'' ' ;,f �, 1 Y, ,'?;''I ' ` t: I rt . 'l' ,i .,,t': .� "ei'' rl o` r ,W*"(l,�,r.' 1, y +vt,,. 5 �' h f`r / � :2 'c,F'k� ,t.6 :t f cs b,luj, developed is ad- actual cost of the existing r. '�-,.v -*/;. rht._v4 „r,.` , •T.`rs"' " _•' w ; r 1. q,, ti r 0 ,..„Aid •,k�u V. xR r Y, ,$ ):teem to the(itV s tennis center. home." y x1,r Mly' •,• ,t s 1 , - ^ tT. , :T r' :,T�7� yp t. , iC f. 1 "i hat hOU;t('.needs 1.0 be 1"elo' Historic I'eS(.i set-vat grants t4 r� ti+ e't 4},tom,�r4, 71 P zL', a,)�• (j i N�A�4. ' 7;••“o • A'' tj 1nR '' �''' V ' 'F'>i� p gI'an , r•7�(t` r��',y ; ` 'a "i".-t,'iu �`!°;'.,°t,,ti,�gx3 ,47'�x ,,t,c.. •, ;y;.6$1 i,i .I; y',ehw�{ :.'.f +,. ±tiC ,„:0,A,r. . ('.ltcd. and Weil give it to any- are a possibility in saving the ' x:'SyjY?trya�. 'itl°G1 rye p.?' iT....t,�,tr .1,1') +1 , r Y, , �I r •' At',$i, -, i f `-i „,: r.ij r {{ i iftic:, i]!(i (iii]i:�Ur]. � r I'. ��+' � ` I < r' � A ��;�� <' � � � !f s, ,I bonne, said Ellett Uguccioni, iris- �1, tr n F 4`• -01h '"t : 7'rl'a;Z,�a�, r r4 i •<,<•.• ' mow t 'iris 'i.•:;! ' +� /'`" 4 •! iohnson esti males it.will take t:ol•ic preservation planner for '-•1'4� '' '•" r-A. , � '>i'4''A k-sue �' .'r.t '�5 ;.*Y?d`j;*Wilµi7.' .Mer:4•. „ ". Ti9 II"V✓:. 7''47i, about. i40,000 to move the one- Delray Beach. "Florida spends SHANNON O'BBRIEN/start Photograph:, story home, and she said it is an the most amount of money in The Community Redevelopment Agency is offering to move the West Settlers' home. now at 36 N.W. important part of the area. preservation than any other state Fourth St., and give it to any person or organization interested in restoring it. "I think that until recently we in the country,"she said. didn't realize how important it "Moving a house is, to some was to save the home." said Ro- degree,the last resort,and keep- volved in a project in Miami- there are no other solutions," be the parsonage until 1955. satin(' Murray, coordinator for ing the location is the most de- Dade County where they are she. said. "It was sold to the (;(.ni<;c: the West. Atlantic Redevelop- sirable thing to do.I think in this moving a house with help from The cottage in Delray cur- Williams family,"she said. omit Coalition. situation, as I understand it . . . the Grants-In-Aid program. vived a 1928 hurricane, said Ve- "It's as important as a Sundt' when you have a situation with a "It's a do-able thing when ra Farrington. and continued to ---- — — �Cotrtrnueci on pew.3 Mouse or any other historic. greater good for the community home.We can't allow all of them versus one house, it justifies the to be lost." • kind of mitigation to move the INSIDE MAILING LABEL '` rRSRT STD Some of the: homes in the house. Moving the house is a POST+\InE WN(st Settlers area have: already much more desirable than los- Schools Page , t FAin' , 1htS7Ph1.MElI,M been torn down, said area histo- ing it altogether. Dining Out Page 9 PERMITNp A�7� 1'1111 Vera Farrington. president "I'm just not sure it will be - --- a of Expanding and Preserving available for any grants through Police Page 11 our Cultural Heritage FP- the federal —._ ---- • NalwfI)DM'' t (- process, anyway, ' 0C1I). she said. Activities Page 12 ? Faod 1,3 , 'hb\FRTISIhC 'Quit( a few have been de- . Uguccioni said there are two Sports Page_13 ,1 ,,, 1 c aav : mob hed, she said. "I think it is sources: preservation financing - —'- '27 -3aoo tl 1eal trying toiame that preserve tloln'one isn't Inrou t the state hrough ram.Slier the Grants Real Estate Page 15 :o-Cizo Jabs ygp g en in-. . • . , . . , . , . . ' ,_:. . ., , , , .• ,, ..rey _ � I { 1 I I I l I I 1 I11 1 1 I i MARTINI EaR : — — III I[ LUT `R lei : — _ 111[ - KING JR= : = mot >S, 3LVD. I 1 • 1 II I 1 1 00. cm-. ..L- 9 i w� ,._. V.IC.V(T W Il J L•' .-_,--_,--_,-1 ..:.) 1 1 J • NC NC J NC NC ilS-9>L'/S•t8� I !�� J I CIe I VACANT��.4 1-- ?t 4 I !94J- o - I t,-r-. (� N.. 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Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33444 Attn: Sherry Johnson Re: Existing -House at -36 NW 4th Avenue, Delray Beach Structural Evaluation File Ref 01120 Dear Ms . Johnson: At your request I visited the house at the referenced address above, at your request , in order to evaluate the existng structure. Following is a report of my findings: EXISTING STRUCTURE The house is a one story wood framed structure, that was built circa 1915 . The house is founded upon a raised concrete block stem wall . The floors are framed with 2 x 6 floor joists, that span north to south. There are 2 rows of cross beams that support the floor framing at the third points of the width building . The cross beams are 2 x 6 's and are supported by concrete block piers on foundations of unknown size. • .The walls. are framed with wood studs . • The walls were originally clad with wood lapped siding. Aluminum siding was placed over the top of the original exterior. The roof is a conventionally framed hip type, framed with 2 x 4's , and is sheathed . with wood planks . The roof is covered with ashpait shingles .. • There is a shed roof covered addition at the rear of the building, that does not appear to be original , as the construction types differ. OBSERVATIONS There are, numerous problems with the structure . There is evidence of active termite damage and water rot throughout Community Redevelopement Agency Re: Existing House at 36 NW 4th Avenue , Delray Beach M a y 14 , 2001 Page 2 of 3 the house, too extensive to fully catalog . There is a live infestation of bees in the walls of the porch area. • Virtually all of the structural members are damaged. There are areas of floor that are unsound and are a hazard to life safety.- There are pronounced settlement problems throughout the structure, that are readily discernable as one walks along the floor. The bead board covered ceilings and walls , are separating due to the differential settlement of the foundations . • Water has been intruding into the structure, and causing structural damage, as evidenced by numerous water stains on the walls and ceiling. Several of the rooms , no longer have the original bead board wall and ceiling treatments . The walls and ceilings were "repaired" with pressed board paneling; in order to replace the original damaged wall and ceiling bead board. There are several places along the roof that are showing signs of potential collapse, as the roof is sagging. This is in all liklyhood allowing water to intrude into the building, thereby furthering the deterioration of the structure . OPINIONS It is my opinion that the structure is deep distress . The termite and water damage in the structure is pervasive. Most of the structural members are damaged and in need of replacement . The floor and roof members are undersized by current standards . There is no evidence of hurricane anchors tying the structure together nor tying the walls down to the foundations . It is my opinion that the structure is beyond repair. RECOMMENDATION I recommend that the structure be demolished, as it is a hazard to life safe tv. Should we encounter a major hurricane, the structure in WestSettler's Neighborhood ASSOCIATION July 2, 2001 AGENDA I. Inspiration Reading .Evelyn Dobson II. Welcome and Occasion III. Old Business: a) Planning&Zoning b) New Business: IV. Update on MAD DADS Village Academy .Marilyn Alford V. Update on WARC Roselyn Murray VI. Update from Law Enforcement VII. Next meeting time IX. Adjourn c•< O Planning & Zoning Department MEMORANDUM ,4 qY V r TO: Rosalind Murray, CRA Detective Victoria Covington, DBPD FROM: Ellen J. Uguccioni Historic Preservation Planner DATE: July 3, 2001 RE: Potential rezoning, portions of West Settlers Historic District First, my thanks for sharing your time and great ideas today. It certainly made me feel enthusiastic about all the possibilities. I spoke with Jeff Costello, Principal Planner, about the time line for a possible zoning change in the West Settlers Historic District. Unfortunately, the deadline for this cycle of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment has already passed, and the proposed changes presented to the Commission during their August meeting. Even thought there might be a remote possibility that the West Settlers item could be brought forward and expedited, that would not leave sufficient time to fully communicate with owners, residents neighbors, and all interested parties. Therefore we're looking at next February (2002) for the application, and the following summer for implementation. Jeff suggested that a good way to proceed with this would be for the zoning amendment to be city- initiated. That could happen if an appropriate neighborhood spokesperson wrote to City Manager Harden (and copied the Mayor) requesting that the currently zoned R1-A (Single-Family Residence) portions of the West Settlers Historic District be rezoned to allow RO (Residential-Office) use. Perhaps we can come up with a schedule for a workshop of some kind, as we need to judge the community sentiment for this kind of idea, and the sooner we start, the better. 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AI}-America City - _ _ ,. _ � 1 • To: Carolyn Patton 1993 From: Ellen J. Uguccioni, Historic Preservation Planner Date: August 9, 2001 Re: CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS FILES FOR PROPERTIES IN THE WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT I have researched the Certificate of Appropriateness files for those properties in the West Settlers District that-you inquired about. I have not found a COA file for the following addresses: 2/ NW 4th Ave 119 NW 3rd Ave e•`-- /gg 6 A/G) frGf AU e 125 NW 3rd Ave /%SIG and We do have files on the following: COA 413 36 NW 4th-Ave i , COA 418 429 1st/ CI— �'��"fi r rT ,✓� - <; � . -C�-•`� 1''�l�7G) COA 419 31 NW 4th Ave.- ?).'" ." — COA 420 120 NW 4th Ave COA 330 House of God Church, 52 NW 3rd Ave !n order to discover any additional information about the properties, the building department's records will have to be searched. I will begin that investigation, the beginning of next week. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 243-7284. 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GENERAL INFORMATION II. LOCATION MAP III. DISTRICT INVENTORY IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES Report prepared September 1996 by Vera Farrington, City of Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board and Patricia Cayce, Historic Preservation Planner, City of Delray Beach. West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Location:. The West Settlers Historic District is bounded on the north by Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (N.W. 2nd Street). The eastern boundary is as follows: the alley running north and south in Block 43; N.W. 3rd Avenue between N.W. 1st Street and the east-west alley of Block 36. The southern boundary is N.W. 1st Street between N.W. 3rd Avenue and the alley in Block 43; .the east-west alley in Block 36 and Block 28 and the south property line of Lot 13, Block 20. The western boundary is the north-south alley and the eastern 1/2 half of the block south of the alley of Block 19; the north-south alley in the north half of Block 20. Present Zoning: General Commercial (GC); Community Facilities (CF); Residential (R-1-A). Classification for Designation: Cultural and Architectural Significance. • -3- MARTIN t "1 = Ii1trRIN LUTHERmi = i = � 1: KING JR!� = MI ` BLVD. I 00r tl i 91r a lr ..a KING 111 J vA C. T � r NC NC NC NC SZ� 15L'3. ra19•1.51 LU ~ VACANT - 4 NC ' Q J NC 1VACANT VACANT r �� y -FYr NC �rIrNCrr 1S r ,i♦i♦i♦.•♦i♦. NC J 917 ST. PAU _ VACANT S,•U•U •. ♦ ♦ URCH VACANT _ _ I I NC ."„ _ UJ. 4 3 Viri ...♦.... r F,1 d Z I PAROKµIJNG o 9 _a 91lJ, ^ _ ♦♦♦♦♦.♦• ,�rJ J f' ,,,JJJ NC ,o j %%%%%%%% J J J" [l I NC ♦♦♦�♦i♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦�� VACANT NC _ - NC ' .♦i♦i♦i♦i♦i♦i♦i♦ ,��? 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DISTRICT INVENTORY The West Settlers Historic District is comprised of: • Contributing Buildings 23 • Non-contributing Buildings 30 • Total Structures 53 The Contributing Building were constructed in: • 1900 - 1909 2 • 1910 - 1919 3 • 1920 - 1929 8 • 1930 - 1939 1 • 1940 - 1947 9 The Contributing Buildings represent the following architectural styles • Mission Revival 1 • Bungalow 1 •. Vernacular 18 • Commercial Art Moderne 1 • Commercial Vernacular 2 Two of the contributing buildings in the district are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places: 1. The Solomon D. Spady House, 170 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 19, Lots 5, 6 and part of 7) 2. The Susan Williams House, 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue (Block 36, Lots 5 and 6) Three of the noncontributing buildings are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places as historic sites to commemorate the fact that, though the original buildings no longer exist, the institutions have remained on their -5- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 6 original sites. A small park, the site of the first school, is also designated to the Local Register. The historic sites are as follows: 1. The Greater Mt. Olive. Baptist Church was founded in 1896. The original building, which was enlarged several times, no longer exists. However, the present noncontributing building is located on the original site; 40 N.W. 4th Avenue. (Block 28, Lot 2). 2. St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (established as Mt. Tabor in 1897) was organized in 1899, the first church was constructed on the site in 1911. Largely demolished by the 1928 hurricane, the building has been remodeled to its present noncontributing condition and is located on the original site, 119 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 27, Lot 5). 3. The Free.and Accepted Masonic Lodge 275 was established in 1899. The original - building was constructed in 1904. The present noncontributing building is located on the Lodge's original site, 85 N.W. 5th Avenue, (Block 28, Lot 1) 4. A small park, which is a locally designated historic site, is located on the east side of N.W. 5th Avenue between West Atlantic Avenue and N.W. 1st • Street. The park commemorates the site of School No. 4 Delray Colored which was accredited by the Dade County School Board (Palm Beach County was part of Dade County until 1909) in 1895, and is named for its first two teachers, B.F. James and Frances Bright. The school, which was originally a thatched pavilion but by 1913 had become a substantial wood frame structure, was demolished in 1947 when a new building was built on the site of the Spady elementary school. -6- • West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 7 IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE As described in the district inventory, there is one house constructed in the bungalow style; one in the Mission Revival; and one commercial building constructed in the Art Moderne style. The balance of the vernacular buildings are characteristic of the construction in the early years of. the City's African-American community. Usually of frame construction on a pier foundation, the majority of the buildings have wood siding and a composition shingle roof. A number of the original vernacular structures were altered to incorporate elements of the bungalow style, popular in the 1920s and 30s and elements of the Florida Ranch style of the 1950s and 60s. Many of the district's early vernacular buildings follow a linear arrangement of rooms and doors from the front porch to the back door. There is no hallway in this type of construction, the rooms open from one to the next and culminate at the back porch or stoop. In northern Florida as well as other parts of the south this type of construction had the front and rear doors to one side of the building and is referred to as a "shotgun house". However, the Delray version of this linear construction generally has the front and back doors centered in the front and rear facades. It is possible that this center door configuration -took its inspiration from northern Florida and Georgia log cabins which usually had the door centered on the front elevation. Most of the early houses had a small fireplace for heating. The cook stove and kitchen were in the rear room or in a partially enclosed rear porch. The fact that so many of these modest vernacular buildings survived the vicissitudes of weather and time are a testimony and tribute to the integrity of their builders. The following is a brief biography of two -of the earliest builders in the African-American community: Isaiah Bruin • Isaiah Bruin was born in Quincy, Florida, a small town northwest of Tallahassee. He migrated to Delray in 1909 and established himself as a carpenter -and builder. Shortly after his arrival he married Martha Goldwire, also from Quincy. The Bruins had one child, a daughter named Letha. Mr. Bruin was a founder and Deacon of the Primitive Baptist Church which was established in 1914. When construction on the church began in 1920, Mr. Bruin was called upon to complete all of the woodworking in the building. A grandson, Raleigh Harris and grand daughter, Lillie Terry still reside in Delray. It is interesting to note that, Mr. Harris's son, Reginald Harris, the great grandson of Isaiah Bruin, is an architect practicing in Lantana. -7- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report _ Page 8 Examples of Bruin's buildings can be found throughout the African- community. Buildings in the district are as follows: • 52 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Primitive Baptist Church. • 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Susan Williams House, listed in the Local Register of Historic places. • • 125 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Nelson House. • 36 N.W. 4th Avenue, moved to present site; formerly the Mt. Olive Parsonage. • N.W. 4th Avenue, The Ola Strainge House William Robinson Born in 1879 in Yemasse, South Carolina, a small community northwest of Beaufort, William Robinson migrated to Delray in 1901. As a young man of twenty two, he started work as a share cropper but was soon able to buy a horse and wagon and a plot of land at the northeast corner of N.W: 1st Street and N.W. 4th Avenue. He began construction on his residence, 317 N.W. 1st Street, in 1902 and by 1904 he had completed three rooms surrounded on two sides by a large porch. A short time later he returned to south Carolina where he married his childhood sweetheart, Essie Mordecai, who accompanied him to Delray and the new house which was waiting for her. He continued to farm, buying land to the west of town. Meanwhile, during the non-farming season, and as his knowledge of construction increased, he was asked to build houses for his neighbors. As the Robinson family increased, they were to have eight children all of whom were born in the house, Will Robinson continued to . enlarge the original homestead. It was one of the first houses in the community to have electricity and running water, and later a telephone. In the early 1920s a large room on the southwest corner of the building was remodeled and enlarged to accommodate a grocery store which was run by Essie and Will. As grocery stores became more numerous in the community, the Robinsons converted it into a dry goods store which was operated by George Coleman who became the first black mortician in Delray Beach. The house was a social focal point of the community. It was of such sturdy construction that it was designated an.official hurricane shelter by the Red Cross. The Red Cross supplied cots, blankets and food and the hurricane victims were given shelter until they could return to their homes. -8- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 9 • As the Robinson farm production became more prolific he constructed a packing house on his property in 1916. The packing house, which was remodeled into a dwelling, still stands at 315 N.W. 1st Street. William and Essie Robinson were active and respected leaders in the community. William served on the Board of Trustees of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church for most of his life and was active on its building committee, his name is on the cornerstone of the church building. V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE In 1894 William Linton came to the area of what is now Delray Beach and purchased 160 acres of untamed Florida wilderness from Captain George Gleason. Shortly after his purchase Linton, returned to his home in Saginaw, Michigan hoping to entice a group to follow him to Florida, purchase land.from him, and start a new town which he modestly named Town of Linton. That same year a small group of black families from the Panhandle of Florida arrived in the area, purchased land from Henry Flagler's Model Land Company and settled west of the acreage bought by Linton. Led by Fagen Henry-and his wife Jane, these pioneering black families persuaded other relatives and friends to join them in their homesteading efforts. Linton returned the following year leading a small party of white settlers to begin a new life in the wilderness. On arrival in 1895 they found that the black families had not only harvested a winter crop, but had petitioned the County School Board to establish a school for their children. It is interesting to note that following the Civil war and after the end -of Reconstruction in 1877 many railroads, extending into unpopulated areas, encouraged African-Americans to purchase land and found settlements along their rights-of way which often extended several miles on either side. Undoubtedly, Fagen Henry and his early group were familiar with the practice and were aware that land could be bought from Flagler's Model Land Company. They must have also been aware of the "land set aside" program that the Model Land Company gave for cultural and religious organization, as the deed for the land for Mt. Olive church states that the property was purchased from the company for$1.25. As the small settlement grew, African Americans came to the area from north and west Florida as well as from Georgia and South Carolina. They were drawn to the settlement for several reasons; the opportunity to purchase land and to farm the winter vegetables which produced cash crops to enhance their small subsistence home plots was one incentive. The other incentive to migrating to the area was that the black families could take advantage of the employment opportunities created by the rapidly expanding white community to the east. -9- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report _ Page 10 Education and religion were the two most important institutions in the early days of the neighborhood. The school, three churches and the Masonic Lodge were all established within the West Settlers Historic District between 1895 and 1920. It is important to note that though many of the descendants of the neighborhood have moved away from the immediate area, they support the religious institutions of their youth. The churches within the historic district continue to grow in membership, supported by those who reside in the neighborhood and by those who have left but feel cultural and religious ties to the established institutions. Mt. Olive has recently completed an extensive addition and St. Paul AME has approved plans for a sizable expansion. This personal and financial commitment reinforces the historic and cultural significance of the historic district. In addition to the formal religious and cultural institutions, the district was a center of residential and commercial activity. A few examples the latter are noted below as a nostalgic reminder of the district's past. • The La France Hotel, built in 1947 to accommodate African- American musicians and entertainers, was the only hotel in the in the segregated City to receive black guests. • Edmond's Barber Shop, has been in the same location for many years, though the original building was torn down. • Tressie's Beauty Shop, located in a 1947 building on N.W. 3rd Avenue, has been a neighborhood fixture for many years. • A croquet court, which was the scene of lively competition between nearby towns, and is. now part of Mt. Olive's parking lot, is • remembered by many residents. - • Many of the African American community leaders lived or owned property within the district. Solomon David "Prof' Spady and his wife Jessie lived until retirement on N.W. 5th Avenue. Althea Blakley, whose teaching career spanned 40 years, also lived on N.W. 5th Avenue. Will and Essie Robinson, Fagen Henry, the Green family and many others were residents and landowners of the district. VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This district should be assessed for its historical significance which perhaps weighs more heavily that its architectural importance. Many of the structures* rank low in the history of architectural achievement, 4a West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 11 - however the district has a high threshold of historical significance. It tells an important story of life in the early African-American community. If we are to tell the history of our community we must recognize that historic areas are as important as structures. Work, domestic, religious and social life, the cultural foundations of the neighborhood, are an integral part of this district's history. It is important to recognize the part that segregation of the races played in the development, both physically and culturally, in the history of this neighborhood and of the City as a whole. The district is significant for its association with the pioneering African- American families who helped to settle the City. Despite racial segregation, their commitment to the success of the City was remarkable and deserves recognition. For example in the first election held after the Town of Delray was incorporated in 1911, a prominent land owner and African-American, George H. Green ran for the City Commission, and though defeated, garnered 16 votes out of total of 56 votes cast. Many of the early dwellings in the district have been demolished by neglect, by disinterested owners, or by the City itself. To insure that this neighborhood remains intact for future generations and to help them understand and take pride in the achievement of these early pioneers, it is essential to preserve the structures of the area. It is appropriate that this neighborhood be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places for it is worthy of the protection and special consideration afforded by that designation. Criteria for Designation To qualify as an historic district the properties must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in Section 4.5.1(B)(2) or (3) The proposed district more than meets the criteria for designation and fulfills the qualifications as follows: 4.5.1(B)(2) Historical or Cultural Significance (d) Exemplifies the historical, political, cultural, economic, or social trends of the community in history. (e) Is associated in a significant way with a past or continuing institution which has contributed substantially to the life of the City. 4.5.1(B)(3) Architectural or Aesthetic Sianificance (a) Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one or more distinctive architectural styles. 41 West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 12 (b) Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, or method of construction. • - Z� I l qj kL� (fl 4 +-.r N)vJ - to w ~ 1 y N prb J TT Ie�y Ke 1___ , r :z tt � � 11 Z ` �i z`' 1 r _ r �� r Iw �� r� I - nh rQ co D , . ,tip -1 z -�.� Ga I PI 5 . { ±[p, FF671 MT ,_,•,... ....1 g itfp e02.-—,..1 /a:.+ /70) M1LLER /-t/i /NO; irze /.iY. :p:q; U ;:.� i= L .K `wza� 1J 7 `\ZJa'i' �ji:- r---..tt ... , ,.. ,,..-,,-k ;.. ZZ1 e...c. L ,, ., 9`i�ri ., ..1i.., .. ,r_, L :`�4 Zr p 1II- 7 a? N N W I.�1;1 o IV- ffllii N ti 1� -. TI—YI` L_� 2 .. .... 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BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES City Building Cards City Building Permit Records Palm Beach County NAL File Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1922-1926-1949 Voters Registration, Town of Delray, 1911 Minutes of the Town of Delray Council, September 4, 1911 Oral History: Alice Muse McCray, 1995 and 1996 Essie Robinson, 1995 and 1996 Michael Zimny, Florida Heritaae Maaazine, Spring 1996, Tallahassee. Zoral. Publication of the Orlando Sentinel Communications Company, Orlando 1991 Lauther, Olive Chapman, The Lonesome Road, Center Printing Co., Miami 1963 Connection: African-American History and CRM, CRM (US Cultural Resources Management) Volume 19 November 2 1995 U/cayce/westset 4:r 1 • West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 13 IV. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES City Building Cards City Building Permit Records Palm Beach County NAL File Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1922-1926-1949 Voters Registration, Town of Delray, 1911 Minutes of the Town of Delray Council, September 4, 1911 Oral History: Alice Muse McCray, 1995 and 1996 Essie Robinson, 1995 and 1996 Michael Zimny, Florida Heritaae Magazine, Spring 1996, Tallahassee. Zoral. Publication of the Orlando Sentinel Communications Company, Orlando 1991 Lauther, Olive Chapman, The Lonesome Road, Center Printing Co., Miami 1963 Connection: African-American History and CRM. CRM (US Cultural Resources Management) Volume 19 November 2 1995 U/cayce/westset WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD - DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 2 • DESIGNATION REPORT WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT TABLE OF CONTENTS I. GENERAL INFORMATION II. LOCATION MAP III. DISTRICT INVENTORY IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES Report prepared September 1996 by Vera Farrington, City of Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board and Patricia Cayce, Historic Preservation Planner, City of Delray Beach. ti West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Location; The West Settlers Historic District is bounded on the north by Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (N.W. 2nd Street). The eastern boundary is as follows: the alley running north and south in Block 43; N.W. 3rd Avenue between N.W. 1st Street and the east-west alley of Block 36. The southern boundary is N.W. 1st Street between N.W. 3rd Avenue and the alley in Block 43; "the east-west alley in Block 36 and Block 28 and the south property line of Lot 13, Block 20. The western boundary is the north-south alley and the eastern 1/2 half of the block south of the alley of Block 19; the north-south alley in the north half of Block 20. Present Zoning: General Commercial (GC); Community Facilities (CF); Residential (R-1-A). Classification for Designation: Cultural and Architectural Significance. / I - MARTIN le = MNIsanNIIs LUTHER= = >s Ill = II■ KING JR_III MIMI = BLVD. j OOr 111 silt ZTt ��~ VACANT j C NC NC > NC NC L47�3 .4'F6 G �r r�l� 4 - C VACANT�,-+ 4 NC I Q rrrrr� M NC � o — - u �� - l.P*7. VACANT r r - SPOUV _ ' NC I �j�r f i� i NC n ~�9J HOUS'cr_ ......•.. �910 lSW ��❖i❖.O❖.• NC .j J 9l7 ST. PAU - S�� I ' J i❖•.•.O NC VACANT ^VACANT Q ST. PAU'.S �ii i i i•i• r r _ CV PARO NC 'O.•iiiiii• l9 a ��rr97f NC _ - �J� r I iii• �� j S� �i .❖.❖.❖.❖ ��. I NC �.�.�.�.�.�.�.•. 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FL f O'f 'R I.99C BLOCK NUuBER HISTORIC SITE CONTRIEUMINC HISTORIC DISTRICT (NON CONTRIBUTINC STRUCTURE) STRUCTURE BOUNDARY -- DIGITAL DYES(ALP STSIEu -- • unP REF: Lunt 6 West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 5 III. DISTRICT INVENTORY The West Settlers Historic District is comprised of: • Contributing Buildings 23 • Non-contributing Buildings 30 • Total Structures 53 The Contributing Building were constructed in: • 1900 - 1909 2 • 1910 - 1919 3 • 1920 - 1929 8 • 1930 - 1939 1 • 1940 - 1947 9 The Contributing Buildings represent the following architectural styles • Mission Revival 1 • Bungalow 1 •. Vernacular 18 • Commercial Art Moderne 1 • Commercial Vernacular 2 Two of the contributing buildings in the district are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places: 1. The Solomon D. Spady House, 170 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 19, Lots 5, 6 and part of 7) 2. The Susan Williams House, 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue (Block 36, Lots 5 and 6) Three of the noncontributing buildings are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places as historic sites to commemorate the fact that, though the _ original buildings no longer exist, the institutions have remained on their -5- • West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Pace 6 • - original sites. A small park, the site of the first school, is also designated to the Local Register. The historic sites are as follows: 1. The Greater Mt. Olive. Baptist Church was founded in 1896. The original building, which was enlarged several times, no longer exists. However, the present noncontributing building is located on the original site; 40 N.W. 4th Avenue. (Block 28, Lot 2). 2. St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (established as Mt. Tabor in 1897) was organized in 1899, the first church was constructed on the site in 1911. Largely demolished by the 1928 hurricane, the building has been remodeled to its present noncontributing condition and is located on the original site, 119 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 27, Lot 5). 3. The Free.and Accepted Masonic Lodge 275 was established in 1899. The original - building was constructed in 1904. The present noncontributing building is located on the Lodge's original site, 85 N.W. 5th Avenue, (Block 28, Lot 1) 4. A small park, which is a locally designated historic site, is located on the east side of N.W. 5th Avenue between West Atlantic Avenue and N.W. 1st • Street. The park commemorates the site of School No. 4 Delray Colored which was accredited by the Dade County School Board (Palm Beach County was part of Dade County until 1909) in 1895, and is named for its first two teachers, B.F. James and Frances Bright. The school, which was originally a thatched pavilion but by 1913 had become a substantial wood frame structure, was demolished in 1947 when a new building was built on the site of the Spady elementary school. -6- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Paae 7 IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE As described in the district inventory, there is one house constructed in the bungalow style; one in the Mission Revival; and one commercial building constructed in the Art Moderne style. The balance of the vernacular buildings are characteristic of the construction in the early years of• the City's African-American community. Usually of frame construction on a pier foundation, the majority of the buildings have wood siding and a composition shingle roof. A number of the original vernacular structures were altered to incorporate elements of the bungalow style, popular in the 1920s and 30s and elements of the Florida Ranch style of the 1950s and 60s. Many of the district's early vernacular buildings follow a linear arrangement of rooms and doors from the front porch to the back door. There is no hallway in this type of construction, the rooms open from one to the next and culminate at the back porch or stoop. In northern Florida as well as other parts of the south this type of construction had the front and rear doors to one side of the building and is referred to as a "shotgun house". However, the Delray version of this linear construction generally has the front and back doors centered in the front and rear facades. It is possible that this center door configuration took its inspiration from northern Florida and Georgia log cabins which usually had the door centered on the front elevation. Most of the early houses had a small fireplace for heating. The cook stove and kitchen were in the rear room or in a partially enclosed rear porch. The fact that so many of these modest vernacular buildings survived the vicissitudes of weather and time are a testimony and tribute to the integrity of their builders. The following is a brief biography of two of the earliest builders in the African American community: Isaiah Bruin • Isaiah Bruin was born in Quincy, Florida, a small town northwest of Tallahassee. He migrated to Delray in 1909 and established himself as a carpenter -and builder. Shortly after his arrival he married Martha Goldwire, also from Quincy. The Bruins had one child, a daughter named Letha. Mr. Bruin was a founder and Deacon of the Primitive Baptist Church which was established in 1914. When construction on the church began in 1920, Mr. Bruin was called upon to complete all of the woodworking in the building. A grandson, Raleigh Harris and grand daughter, Lillie Terry still reside in Delray. It is interesting to note that, Mr. Harris's son, Reginald Harris, the great grandson of Isaiah Bruin, is an architect practicing in Lantana. -7- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report - Page 8 Examples of Bruin's buildings can be found throughout the African- community. Buildings in the district are as follows: • 52 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Primitive Baptist Church. • 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Susan Williams House, listed in the Local Register of Historic places. • 125 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Nelson House. • 36 N.W. 4th Avenue, moved to present site; formerly the Mt. Olive Parsonage. • N.W. 4th Avenue, The Ola Strainge House William Robinson Born in 1879 in Yemasse, South Carolina, a small community northwest of Beaufort, William Robinson migrated to Delray in 1901. As a young man of twenty two, he started work as a share cropper but was soon able to buy a horse and wagon and a plot of land at the northeast corner of N.W. 1st Street and N.W. 4th Avenue. He began construction on his residence, 317 N.W. 1st Street, in 1902 and by 1904 he had completed three rooms surrounded on two sides by a large porch. A short time later he returned to south Carolina where he married his childhood sweetheart, Essie Mordecai, who accompanied him to Delray and the new house which was waiting for her. He continued to farm, buying land to the west of town. Meanwhile, during the non farming season, and as his knowledge of construction increased, he was asked to build houses for his neighbors. As the Robinson family increased, they were to have eight children all of whom were born in the house, Will Robinson continued to . enlarge the original homestead. It was one of the first houses in the community to have electricity and running water, and later a telephone. In the early 1920s a large room on the southwest corner of the building was remodeled and enlarged to accommodate a grocery store which was run by Essie and Will. As grocery stores became more numerous in the community, the Robinsons converted it into a dry goods store which was operated by George Coleman who became the first black mortician in Delray Beach. The house was a social focal point of the community. It was of such sturdy construction that it was designated an.official hurricane shelter by the Red Cross. The Red Cross supplied cots, blankets and food and the hurricane victims were given shelter until they could return to their homes. -s- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 9 As the Robinson farm production became more prolific he constructed a packing house on his property in 1916. The packing house, which was remodeled into a dwelling, still stands at 315 N.W. 1st Street. William and Essie Robinson were active and respected leaders in the community. William served on the Board of Trustees of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church for most of his life and was active on its building committee, his name is on the cornerstone of the church building. V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE In 1894 William Linton came to the area of what is now Delray Beach and purchased 160 acres of untamed Florida wilderness from Captain George Gleason. Shortly after his purchase Linton, returned to his home in Saginaw, Michigan hoping to entice a group to follow him to Florida, purchase land-from him, and start a new town which he modestly named Town of Linton. That same year a small group of black families from the Panhandle of Florida arrived in the area, purchased land from Henry Flagler's Model Land Company and settled west of the acreage bought by Linton. Led by Fagen Henry-and his wife Jane, these pioneering black families persuaded other relatives and friends to join them in their homesteading efforts. Linton returned the following year leading a small party of white settlers to begin a new life in the wilderness. On arrival in 1895 they found that the black families had not only harvested a winter crop, but had petitioned the County School Board to establish a school for their children. It is interesting to note that following the Civil war and after the end -of Reconstruction in 1877 many railroads, extending into unpopulated areas, encouraged African Americans to purchase land and found settlements along their rights-of way which often extended several miles on either side. Undoubtedly, Fagen Henry and his early group were familiar with the practice and were aware that land could be bought from Flagler's Model Land Company. They must have also been aware of the "land set aside" program that the Model Land Company gave for cultural and religious organization, as the deed for the land for Mt. Olive church states that the property was purchased from the company for$1.25. As the small settlement grew, African-Americans came to the area from north and west Florida as well as from Georgia and South Carolina. They were drawn to the settlement for several reasons; the opportunity to purchase land and to farm the winter vegetables which produced cash crops to enhance their small subsistence home plots was one incentive. The other incentive to migrating to the area was that the black families could take advantage of the employment opportunities created by the rapidly expanding white community to the east. • -9- • West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 10 - Education and religion were the two most important institutions in the early days of the neighborhood. The school, three churches and the Masonic Lodge were all established within the West Settlers Historic District between 1895 and 1920. It is important to note that though many of the descendants of the neighborhood have moved away from the immediate area, they support the religious institutions of their youth. The churches within the historic district continue to grow in membership, supported by those who reside in the neighborhood and by those who have left but feel cultural and religious ties to the established institutions. Mt. Olive has recently completed an extensive addition and St. Paul AME has approved plans for a sizable expansion. This personal and financial commitment reinforces the historic and cultural significance of the historic district. In addition to the formal religious and cultural institutions, the district was a center of residential and commercial activity. A few examples the latter are noted below as a nostalgic reminder of the district's past. • The La France Hotel, built in 1947 to accommodate African- American musicians and entertainers, was the only hotel in the in the segregated City to receive black guests. • Edmond's Barber Shop, has been in the same location for many years, though the original building was torn down. • Tressie's Beauty Shop, located in a 1947 building on N.W. 3rd Avenue, has been a neighborhood fixture for many years. • A croquet court, which was the scene of lively competition between nearby towns, and is. now part of Mt. Olive's parking lot, is remembered by many residents. • • Many of the African American community leaders lived or owned property within the district. Solomon David "Prof" Spady and his wife Jessie lived until retirement on N.W. 5th Avenue. Althea Blakley, whose teaching •career spanned 40 years, also lived on N.W. 5th Avenue. Will and Essie Robinson, Fagen Henry, the Green family and many others were residents and landowners of the district. VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This district should be assessed for its historical significance which perhaps weighs more heavily that its architectural importance. Many of -- the structures• rank low in the history of architectural achievement, -t4 West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 11 however the district has a high threshold of historical significance. It tells an important story of life in the early African-American community. If we are to tell the history of our community we must recognize that historic areas are as important as structures. Work, domestic, religious and social life, the cultural foundations of the neighborhood, are an integral part of this district's history. It is important to recognize the part that segregation of the races played in the development, both physically and culturally, in the history of this neighborhood and of the City as a whole. The ,district is significant for its association with the pioneering African- American families who helped to settle the City. Despite racial segregation, their commitment to the success of the City was remarkable and deserves recognition. For example in the first election held after the Town of Delray was incorporated in 1911, a prominent land owner and African-American, George H. Green ran for the City Commission, and though defeated, garnered 16 votes out of total of 56 votes cast. Many of the early dwellings in the district have been demolished by neglect, by disinterested owners, or by the City itself. To insure that this neighborhood remains intact for future generations and to help them understand and take pride in the achievement of these early pioneers, it is essential to preserve the structures of the area. It is appropriate that this neighborhood be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places for it is worthy of the protection and special consideration afforded by that designation. Criteria for Designation To qualify as an historic district the properties must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in Section 4.5.1(B)(2) or (3) The proposed district more than meets the criteria for designation and fulfills the qualifications as follows: 4.5.1(B)(2) Historical or Cultural Significance (d) Exemplifies the historical, political, cultural, economic, or social trends of the community in history. (e) Is associated in a significant way with a past or continuing institution which has contributed substantially to the life of the City. 4.5.1(B)(3) Architectural or Aesthetic Sianificance (a) Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one or more distinctive architectural styles. 4t- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 12 (b) Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, or method of construction. • . I Tit c ;td `.. IZ nI.� 1 17 ti 4. prb 4zD 4 ti I "�7 r. -1 ID ED 1 N IY .�f•J� - hFr�1- U? '> k �. ti O t Z � --1t D Ca Ill mr. a. ,z, „.... rofz'-� a.:., /69 /b:s i» no, M 1 LLER /.�/,- /8C nt07 r./72 />/s /rz. r1/47-1, O< 1 1 �Pim1I U J�g, 1t-i<1.0' L 7 .:'. !,:: k r.--.,,.. • _... , „,,,f ._ t.. ..,, ,... 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BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES City Building Cards City Building Permit Records Palm Beach County NAL File Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1922-1926-1949 Voters Registration, Town of Delray, 1911 Minutes of the Town of Delray Council, September 4, 1911 Oral History: Alice Muse McCray, 1995 and 1996 Essie Robinson, 1995 and 1996 Michael Zimny, Florida Heritaae Maaazine, Spring 1996, Tallahassee. Zoral. Publication of the Orlando Sentinel Communications Company, Orlando 1991 Lauther, Olive Chapman, The Lonesome Road, Center Printing Co., Miami 1963 Connection: African-American History and CRM, CRM (US Cultural Resources Management) Volume 19 November 2 1995 U/cayce/westset -13- . MEETING OF PARSONAGE FOLLOW-UP WEST SE"FILERS DISTRICT Judge Knott Historic Preservation Center September 5, 2001 10:00 A.M AGENDA I. REVIEW A. Recap — West Settlers District B. Parsonage (36 NW 4th Avenue) 1. Findings and Conclusions C. 120 NW 4th Avenue 1. Findings and Conclusions II. 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J9,5 ' . /9IS _r_r _E Frifr-rfr 1 Ir1rj NC NC ?E- I V NC VA T r1Q,�� VACAN T NC 1 e• 0 FT. 400 SCALE WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT N LEGEND: T - HOUSE NUMBER NC - NON CONTR,BUTIN;; iy:20 - YEAR CONSTRUCTED STRUCTURE P,ANNINC ()PAR:'.:NT 1 O r,,,,, �. (.Qr. CO .E�J'•aC ST,CIu..:) C5' +__iv'rrr. H•S�ON�C p�SINiCi -- O r;.4: SF(W - - UOuN;.wr u;,• ;�;;(u r�..n W.:, R[� �uAi6 WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD - DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 2 DESIGNATION REPORT WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT TABLE OF CONTENTS I. GENERAL INFORMATION II. LOCATION MAP III. DISTRICT INVENTORY IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES Report prepared September 1996 by Vera Farrington, City of Defray Beach Historic Preservation Board and Patricia Cayce, Historic Preservation Planner, City of Delray Beach. West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Location:. The West Settlers Historic District is bounded on the north by Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (N.W. 2nd Street). The eastern boundary is as follows: the alley running north and south in Block 43; N.W. 3rd Avenue between N.W. 1st Street and the east-west alley of Block 36. The southern boundary is N.W. 1st Street between N.W. 3rd Avenue and the alley in Block 43; the east-west alley in Block 36 and Block 28 and the south property line of Lot 13, Block 20. The western boundary is the north-south alley and the eastern 1/2 half of the block south of the alley of Block 19; the north-south alley in the north half of Block 20. Present Zoning: General Commercial (GC); Community Facilities (CF); Residential (R-1-A). 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TENNIS z � Z � • � _ � � �r�92q �,�� i STADIUM UT. ouVE ors r I I■ y �45 PARKING LOT ■ rr NC NC 7..; I FIRE I NC74 STATION VACANT NC N0. 1 -- I ATLANTIC AVENUE POLICE COMPLEX SOUTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE 0i sDo SCALE WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT N LEGEND: 100 - HOUSE NUMBER NC - NON CONTRIBUTING 1.900 - YEAR CONSTRUCTED STRUCTURE PLANNING DEPARTMENT WI*. f, CITY OF OELRAY BEACH. FL . MN MI INK t S OC/0.R /99C BLOCK NUMBER HISTORIC SITE CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC DISTRICT (NON CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE) STRUCTURE BOUNDARY -- DIGITAL CT4SE IIAP SYSIE/.f -- MAP REF; LAMB West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 5 Ill. DISTRICT INVENTORY The West Settlers Historic District is comprised of: • Contributing Buildings 23 • Non-contributing Buildings 30 • Total Structures 53 The Contributing Building were constructed in: • 1900 - 1909 2 • 1910 - 1919 3 • 1920 - 1929 8 • 1930 - 1939 1 • 1940 - 1947 9 The Contributing Buildings represent the following architectural styles • Mission Revival 1 • Bungalow 1 • Vernacular 18 • Commercial Art Moderne 1 • Commercial Vernacular 2 Two of the contributing buildings in the district are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places: 1. The Solomon D. Spady House, 170 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 19, Lots 5, 6 and part of 7) 2. The Susan Williams House, 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue (Block 36, Lots 5 and 6) Three of the noncontributing buildings are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places as historic sites to commemorate the fact that, though the - _ original buildings no longer exist, the institutions have remained on their -5- • West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 6 original sites. A small park, the site of the first school, is also designated to the Local Register. The historic sites are as follows: 1. The Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church was founded in 1896. The original building, which was enlarged several times, no longer exists. However, the present noncontributing building is located on the original site; 40 N.W. 4th Avenue. (Block 28, Lot 2). 2. St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (established as Mt. Tabor in 1897) was organized in 1899, the first church was constructed on the site in 1911. Largely demolished by the 1928 hurricane, the building has been remodeled to its present noncontributing condition and is located on the original site, 119 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 27, Lot 5). 3. The Free.and Accepted Masonic Lodge 275 was established in 1899. The original - building was constructed in 1904. The present noncontributing building is located on the Lodge's original site, 85 N.W. 5th Avenue, (Block 28, Lot 1) 4. A small park, which is a locally designated historic site, is located on the east side of N.W. 5th Avenue between West Atlantic Avenue and N.W. 1st Street. The park commemorates the site of School No. 4 Delray Colored which was accredited by the Dade County School Board (Palm Beach County was part of Dade County until 1909) in 1895, and is named for its first two teachers, B.F. James and Frances Bright. The school, which was originally a thatched pavilion but by 1913 had become a substantial wood frame structure, was demolished in 1947 when a new building was built on the site of the Spady elementary school. -6- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 7 IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE As described in the district inventory, there is one house constructed in the bungalow style; one in the Mission Revival; and one commercial building constructed in the Art Moderne style. The balance of the vernacular buildings are characteristic of the construction in the early years of' the City's African-American community. Usually of frame construction on a pier foundation, the majority of the buildings have wood siding and a composition shingle roof. A number of the original vernacular structures were altered to incorporate elements of the bungalow style, popular in the 1920s and 30s and elements of the Florida Ranch style of the 1950s and 60s. Many of the district's early vernacular buildings follow a linear arrangement of rooms and doors from the front porch to the back door. There is no hallway in this type of construction, the rooms open from one to the next and culminate at the back porch or stoop. In northern Florida as well as other parts of the south this type of construction had the front and rear doors to one side of the building and is referred to as a "shotgun house". However, the Delray version of this linear construction generally has the front and back doors centered in the front and rear facades. It is possible that this center door configuration took its inspiration from northern Florida and Georgia log cabins which usually had the door centered on the front elevation. Most of the early houses had a small fireplace for heating. The cook stove and kitchen were in the rear room or in a partially enclosed rear porch. The fact that so many of these modest vernacular buildings survived the vicissitudes of weather and time are a testimony and tribute to the integrity • of their builders. The following is a brief biography of two of the earliest builders in the African-American community: Isaiah Bruin • Isaiah Bruin was born in Quincy, Florida, a small town northwest of Tallahassee. He migrated to Delray in 1909 and established himself as a carpenter •and builder. Shortly after his arrival he married Martha Goldwire, also from Quincy. The Bruins had one child, a daughter named Letha. Mr. Bruin was a founder and Deacon of the Primitive Baptist Church which was established in 1914. When construction on the church began in 1920, Mr. Bruin was called upon to complete all of the woodworking in the building. A grandson, Raleigh Harris and grand daughter, Lillie Terry still reside in Delray. It is interesting to note that, Mr. Harris's son, Reginald Harris, the great grandson of Isaiah Bruin, is an architect practicing in Lantana. -7- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 8 Examples of Bruin's buildings can be found throughout the African- community. Buildings in the district are as follows: • 52 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Primitive Baptist Church. • 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Susan Williams House, listed in the Local Register of Historic places. • 125 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Nelson House. • 36 N.W. 4th Avenue, moved to present site; formerly the Mt. Olive Parsonage. • N.W. 4th Avenue, The Ola Strainge House William Robinson Born in 1879 in Yemasse, South Carolina, a small community northwest of Beaufort, William Robinson migrated to Delray in 1901. As a young man of twenty two, he started work as a share cropper but was soon able to buy a horse and wagon and a plot of land at the northeast corner of N.W. 1st Street and N.W. 4th Avenue. He began construction on his residence, 317 N.W. 1st Street, in 1902 and by 1904 he had completed three rooms surrounded on two sides by a large porch. A short time later he returned to south Carolina where he married his childhood sweetheart, Essie Mordecai, who accompanied him to Delray and the new house which was waiting for her. He continued to farm, buying land to the west of town. Meanwhile, during the non-farming season, and as his knowledge of construction increased, he was asked to build houses for his neighbors. As the Robinson family increased, they were to have eight children all of whom were born in the house, Will Robinson continued to . enlarge the original homestead. It was one of the first houses in the community to have electricity and running water, and later a telephone. In the early 1920s a large room on the southwest corner of the building was remodeled and enlarged to accommodate a grocery store which was run by Essie and Will. As grocery stores became more numerous in the community, the Robinsons converted it into a dry goods store which was operated by George Coleman who became the first black mortician in Delray Beach. The house was a social focal point of the community. It was of such sturdy construction that it was designated an.official hurricane shelter by the Red Cross. The Red Cross supplied cots, blankets and food and the hurricane victims were given shelter until they could return to their homes. -s- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 9 As the Robinson farm production became more prolific he constructed a packing house on his property in 1916. The packing house, which was remodeled into a dwelling, still stands at 315 N.W. 1st Street. William and Essie Robinson were active and respected leaders in the community. William served on the Board of Trustees of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church for most of his life and was active on its building committee, his name is on the cornerstone of the church building. V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE In 1894 William Linton came to the area of what is now Delray Beach and purchased 160 acres of untamed Florida wilderness from Captain George Gleason. Shortly after his purchase Linton, returned to his home in Saginaw, Michigan hoping to entice a group to follow him to Florida, purchase land.from him, and start a new town which he modestly named Town of Linton. That same year a small group of black families from the Panhandle of Florida arrived in the area, purchased land from Henry Flagler's Model Land Company and settled west of the acreage bought by Linton. Led by Fagen Henry-and his wife Jane, these pioneering black families persuaded other relatives and friends to join them in their homesteading efforts. Linton returned the following year leading a small party of white settlers to begin a new life in the wilderness. On arrival in 1895 they found that the black families had not only harvested a winter crop, but had petitioned the County School Board to establish a school for their children. It is interesting to note that following the Civil war and after the end -of Reconstruction in 1877 many railroads, extending into unpopulated areas, encouraged African-Americans to purchase land and found settlements along their rights-of way which often extended several miles on either side. Undoubtedly, Fagen Henry and his early group were familiar with the practice and were aware that land could be bought from Flagler's Model Land Company. They must have also been aware of the "land set aside" program that the Model Land Company gave for cultural and- religious organization, as the deed for the land for Mt. Olive church states that the property was purchased from the company for$1.25. As the small settlement grew, African-Americans came to the area from north and west Florida as well as from Georgia and South Carolina. They were drawn to the settlement for several reasons; the opportunity to purchase land and to farm the winter vegetables which produced cash crops to enhance their small subsistence home plots was one incentive. The other incentive to migrating to the area was that the black families could take advantage of the employment opportunities created by the rapidly expanding white community to the east. • -9- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 10 Education and religion were the two most important institutions in the early days of the neighborhood. The school, three churches and the Masonic Lodge were all established within the West Settlers Historic District between 1895 and 1920. It is important to note that though many of the descendants of the neighborhood have moved away from the immediate area, they support the religious institutions of their youth. The churches within the historic district continue to grow in membership, supported by those who reside in the neighborhood and by those who have left but feel cultural and religious ties to the established institutions. Mt. Olive has recently completed an extensive addition and St. Paul AME has approved plans for a sizable expansion. This personal and financial commitment reinforces the historic and cultural significance of the historic district. In addition to the formal religious and cultural institutions, the district was a center of residential and commercial activity. A few examples the latter are noted below as a nostalgic reminder of the district's past. • The La France Hotel, built in 1947 to accommodate African- American musicians and entertainers, was the only hotel in the in the segregated City to receive black guests. • Edmond's Barber Shop, has been in the same location for many years, though the original building was torn down. • Tressie's Beauty Shop, located in a 1947 building on N.W. 3rd Avenue, has been a neighborhood fixture for many years. • A croquet court, which was the scene of lively competition between nearby towns, and is. now part of Mt. Olive's parking lot, is • remembered by many residents. • Many of the African-American community leaders lived or owned property within the district. Solomon David "Prof" Spady and his wife Jessie lived until retirement on N.W. 5th Avenue. Althea Blakley, whose teaching career spanned 40 years, also lived on N.W. 5th Avenue. Will and Essie Robinson, Fagen Henry, the Green family and many others were residents and landowners of the district. VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This district should be assessed for its historical significance which perhaps weighs more heavily that its architectural importance. Many of - - the structures' rank low in the history of architectural achievement, 4a • West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 11 however the district has a high threshold of historical significance. It tells an important story of life in the early African-American community. If we are to tell the history of our community we must recognize that historic areas are as important as structures. Work, domestic, religious and social life, the cultural foundations of the neighborhood, are an integral part of this district's history. It is important to recognize the part that segregation of the races played in the development, both physically and culturally, in the history of this neighborhood and of the City as a whole. The ,district is significant for its association with the pioneering African- American families who helped to settle the City. Despite racial segregation, their commitment to the success of the City was remarkable and deserves recognition. For example in the first election held after the Town of Delray was incorporated in 1911, a prominent land owner and African-American, George H. Green ran for the City Commission, and though defeated, garnered 16 votes out of total of 56 votes cast. Many of the early dwellings in the district have been demolished by neglect, by disinterested owners, or by the City itself. To insure that this neighborhood remains intact for future generations and to help them understand and take pride in the achievement of these early pioneers, it is essential to preserve the structures of the area. It is appropriate that this neighborhood be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places for it is worthy of the protection and special consideration afforded by that designation. Criteria for Designation To qualify as an historic district the properties must fulfill one or more of • the criteria set forth in Section 4.5.1(B)(2) or (3) The proposed district more than meets the criteria for designation and fulfills the qualifications as follows: 4.5.1(B)(2) Historical or Cultural Significance (d) Exemplifies the historical, political, cultural, economic, or social trends of the community in history. 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BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES City Building Cards City Building Permit Records Palm Beach County NAL File Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1922-1926-1949 Voters Registration, Town of Delray, 1911 Minutes of the Town of Delray Council, September 4, 1911 Oral History: Alice Muse McCray, 1995 and 1996 Essie Robinson, 1995 and 1996 Michael Zimny, Florida Heritage Magazine, Spring 1996, Tallahassee. Zora!, Publication of the Orlando Sentinel Communications Company, Orlando 1991 Lauther, Olive Chapman, The Lonesome Road, Center Printing Co., Miami 1963 Connection: African-American History and CRM, CRM (US Cultural Resources Management) Volume 19 November 2 1995 U/cayce/westset -13- WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD - DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 2 • DESIGNATION REPORT WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT TABLE OF CONTENTS I. GENERAL INFORMATION II. LOCATION MAP III. DISTRICT INVENTORY IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES Report prepared September 1996 by Vera Farrington, City of Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board and Patricia Cayce, Historic Preservation Planner, City of Delray Beach. West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Location:. The West Settlers Historic District is bounded on the north by Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (N.W. 2nd Street). The eastern boundary is as follows: the alley running north and south in Block 43; N.W. 3rd Avenue between N.W. 1st Street and the east-west alley of Block 36. The southern boundary is N.W. 1st Street between N.W. 3rd Avenue and the alley in Block 43; •the east-west alley in Block 36 and Block 28 and the south property line of Lot 13, Block 20. The western boundary is the north-south alley and the eastern 1/2 half of the block south of the alley of Block 19; the north-south alley in the north half of Block 20. Present Zoning: General Commercial (GC); Community Facilities (CF); Residential (R-1-A). Classification for Designation: Cultural and Architectural Significance. • -3- f MARTINLUTHERKINGJR not ! " = BLVD. 00r • 9tr Ltr —�Tr- .tee P~ W I VACANT W LU r W W I > NC NC > NC NC /.0r Q Q tl Q VACANT Q 4 NC I Q rl9rtl ,moo . r r'rr�r E. NC 'rr!9!7 ECE � r VACANT r r SPADYr `u NC 1�[ f r'rJ NC = WI •ST. PAU • • RCN NC Y VACANT VACANT 5 ST. PAWS -♦•♦-i-♦•♦-ii-ir:j N PARKING ..♦•♦•♦•♦♦♦-♦•♦• !9 ,,rip.,„ NC _ I LOT I NC •♦••••♦-♦-♦•♦♦♦- - r ♦•ii-iii-i•�• ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ �♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Sk7?�� VACANT NC = NC I VACANT ♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦♦♦•♦• o rrt rr 0 NC NC _ VACANTFI— Vrrri_rerrrir-9.45 g 4 NC r�r�r�� V CC e I Z . //:_i_r_i ►,iCA25 /r VACANT al NC o NC a0t , S1i11 ry15A _ - N.W. 1ST ST. I- I MASONIC i►i-i-iiiiiii-�� _ t IC.:.:..UT. OLIVE CHURCH:A! VACANT NC "' It am ma al Ii►O♦•O♦-OO♦•♦•iLL•iLLLLLLL� :�••LL-D♦i-ii 1 VACANT :�♦♦♦•i !92 ,� § VAC NT I - ? O z »ti.�.�_.a z Z TENNIS _ j92or _ i_ 4 STADIUM MT. CLIVE s I I u ,/�6. PARKING LOT ■ I J NC NC w ■ FIRE I NC "' ill STATION VACANT NC in N0. 1 - - ATLANTIC AVENUE POLICE COMPLEX SOUTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE ° {T. 400 SCALE WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT N LEGEND: 100 - HOUSE NUMBER NC - NON CONTRIBUTING /POO - YEAR CONSTRUCTED STRUCTURE PLANNING DEPARTMENT 3 0 . � ` NI ` NI( NWCITY Or OELRAY BEACH. FL 6SYLb R/996 BLOCK NUI.4BER HISTORIC SITE CONTRIBUIiNC HISTORIC DISTRICT (NON CONTRIBUIINC STRUCTURE) STRUCTURE BOUNDARY -- actrAL Buse SYSTEM -- 1 AP REF: L&gm6 West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 5=- III. DISTRICT INVENTORY The West Settlers Historic District is comprised of: • Contributing Buildings 23 • Non-contributing Buildings 30 • Total Structures 53 The Contributing Building were constructed in: • 1900 - 1909 2 • 1910 - 1919 3 • 1920 - 1929 8 • 1930 - 1939 1 • 1940 - 1947 9 The Contributing Buildings represent the following architectural styles • Mission Revival 1 • Bungalow 1 •. Vernacular 18 • Commercial Art Moderne 1 • Commercial Vernacular 2 Two of the contributing buildings in the district are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places: 1. The Solomon D. Spady House, 170 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 19, Lots 5, 6 and part of 7) 2. The Susan Williams House, 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue (Block 36, Lots 5 and 6) Three of the noncontributing buildings are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places as historic sites to commemorate the fact that, though the original buildings no longer exist, the institutions have remained on their -5- • West Settlers Historic District Designation Report - Page 6 • original sites. A small park, the site of the first school, is also designated to the Local Register. The historic sites are as follows: 1. The Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church was founded in 1896. The original building, which was enlarged several times, no longer exists. However, the present noncontributing building is located on the original site; 40 N.W. 4th Avenue. (Block 28, Lot 2). 2. St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (established as Mt. Tabor in 1897) was organized in 1899, the first church was constructed on the site in 1911. Largely demolished by the 1928 hurricane, the building has been remodeled to its present noncontributing condition and is located on the original site, 119 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 27, Lot 5). 3. The Free.and Accepted Masonic Lodge 275 was established in 1899. The original - building was constructed in 1904. The present noncontributing building is located on the Lodge's original site, 85 N.W. 5th Avenue, (Block 28, Lot 1) 4. A small park, which is a locally designated historic site, is located on the east side of N.W. 5th Avenue between West Atlantic Avenue and N.W. 1st Street. The park commemorates the site of School No. 4 Delray Colored which was accredited by the Dade County School Board (Palm Beach County was part of Dade County until 1909) in 1895, and is named for its first two teachers, B.F. James and Frances Bright. The school, which was originally a thatched pavilion but by 1913 had become a substantial wood frame structure, was demolished in 1947 when a new building was built on the site of the Spady elementary school. -6- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 7 IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE As described in the district inventory, there is one house constructed in the bungalow style; one in the Mission Revival; and one commercial building constructed in the Art Moderne style. The balance of the vernacular buildings are characteristic of the construction in the early years of' the City's African-American community. Usually of frame construction on a pier foundation, the majority of the buildings have wood siding and a composition shingle roof. A number of the original vernacular structures were altered to incorporate elements of the bungalow style, popular in the 1920s and 30s and elements of the Florida Ranch style of the 1950s and 60s. Many of the district's early vernacular buildings follow a linear arrangement of rooms and doors from the front porch to the back door. There is no hallway in this type of construction, the rooms open from one to the next and culminate at the back porch or stoop. In northern Florida as well as other parts of the south this type of construction had the front and rearr doors to one side of the building and is referred to as a "shotgun house". However, the Delray version of this linear construction generally has the front and back doors centered in the front and rear facades. It is possible that this center door configuration took its inspiration from northern Florida and Georgia log cabins which usually had the door centered on the front elevation. Most of the early houses had a small fireplace for heating. The cook stove and kitchen were in the rear room or in a partially enclosed rear porch. The fact that so many of these modest vernacular buildings survived the vicissitudes of weather and time are a testimony and tribute to the integrity of their builders. The following is a brief biography of two of the earliest builders in the African-American community: Isaiah Bruin Isaiah Bruin was born in Quincy, Florida, a small town northwest of Tallahassee. He migrated to Delray in 1909 and established himself as a carpenter .and builder. Shortly after his arrival he married Martha Goldwire, also from Quincy. The Bruins had one child, a daughter named Letha. Mr. Bruin was a founder and Deacon of the Primitive Baptist Church which was established in 1914. When construction on the church began in 1920, Mr. Bruin was called upon to complete all of the woodworking in the building. A grandson, Raleigh Harris and grand daughter, Lillie Terry still reside in Delray. It is interesting to note that, Mr. Harris's son, Reginald Harris, the great grandson of Isaiah Bruin, is an architect practicing in Lantana. -7- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 8 Examples of Bruin's buildings can be found throughout the African- community. Buildings in the district are as follows: • 52 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Primitive Baptist Church. • 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Susan Williams House, listed in the Local • Register of Historic places. • 125 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Nelson House. • 36 N.W. 4th Avenue, moved to present site; formerly the Mt. Olive Parsonage. • N.W. 4th Avenue, The Ola Strainge House William Robinson Born in 1879 in Yemasse, South Carolina, a small community northwest of Beaufort, William Robinson migrated to Delray in 1901. As a young man of twenty two, he started work as a share cropper but was soon able to buy a horse and wagon and a plot of land at the northeast corner of N.W. 1st Street and N.W. 4th Avenue. He began construction on his residence, 317 N.W. 1st Street, in 1902 and by 1904 he had completed three rooms surrounded on two sides by a large porch. A short time later he returned to south Carolina where he married his childhood sweetheart, Essie Mordecai, who accompanied him to Delray and the new house which was waiting for her. He continued to farm, buying land to the west of town. Meanwhile, during the non-farming season, and as his knowledge of construction increased, he was asked to build houses for his neighbors. As the Robinson family increased, they were to have eight children all of whom were born in the house, Will Robinson continued to . enlarge the original homestead. It was one of the first houses in the community to have electricity and running water, and later a telephone. In the early 1920s a large room on the southwest corner of the building was remodeled and enlarged to accommodate a grocery store which was run by Essie and Will. As grocery stores became more numerous in the community, the Robinsons converted it into a dry goods store which was operated by George Coleman who became the first black mortician in Delray Beach. The house was a social focal point of the community. It was of such sturdy construction that it was designated an-official hurricane shelter by the Red Cross. The Red Cross supplied cots, blankets and food and the hurricane victims were given shelter until they could return to their homes. -8- West Settlers Historic District _ Designation Report Page 9 As the Robinson farm production became more prolific he constructed a packing house on his property in 1916. The packing house, which was remodeled into a dwelling, still stands at 315 N.W. 1st Street. William and Essie Robinson were active and respected leaders in the community. William served on the Board of Trustees of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church for most of his life and was active on its building committee, his name is on the cornerstone of the church building. V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE In 1894 William Linton came to the area of what is now Delray Beach and purchased 160 acres of untamed Florida wilderness from Captain George Gleason. Shortly after his purchase Linton, returned to his home in Saginaw, Michigan hoping to entice a group to follow him to Florida, purchase land.from him, and start a new town which he modestly named Town of Linton. That same year a small group of black families from the Panhandle of Florida arrived in the area, purchased land from Henry Flagler's Model Land Company and settled west of the acreage bought by Linton. Led by Fagen Henry-and his wife Jane, these pioneering black families persuaded other relatives and friends to join them in their homesteading efforts. Linton returned the following year leading a small party of white settlers to begin a new life in the wilderness. On arrival in 1895 they found that the black families had not only harvested a winter crop, but had petitioned the County School Board to establish a school for their children. It is interesting to note that following the Civil war and after the end -of Reconstruction in 1877 many railroads, extending into unpopulated areas, encouraged African-Americans to purchase land and found settlements along their rights-of way which often extended several miles on either side. Undoubtedly, Fagen Henry and his early group were familiar with the practice and were aware that land could be bought from Flagler's Model Land Company. They must have also been aware of the "land set aside" program that the Model Land Company gave for cultural and religious organization, as the deed for the land for Mt. Olive church states that the property was purchased from the company for $1.25. As the small settlement grew, African-Americans came to the area from north and west Florida as well as from Georgia and South Carolina. They were drawn to the settlement for several reasons; the opportunity to purchase land and to farm the winter vegetables which produced cash crops to enhance their small subsistence home plots was one incentive. The other incentive to migrating to the area was that the black families could take advantage of the employment opportunities created by the rapidly expanding white community to the east. -9- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 10 Education and religion were the two most important institutions in the early days of the neighborhood. The school, three churches and the Masonic Lodge were all established within the West Settlers Historic District between 1895 and 1920. It is important to note that though many of the descendants of the neighborhood have moved away from the immediate area, they support the religious institutions of their youth. The churches within the historic district continue to grow in membership, supported by those who reside in the neighborhood and by those who have left but feel cultural and religious ties to the established institutions. Mt. Olive has recently completed an extensive addition and St. Paul AME has approved plans for a sizable expansion. This personal and financial commitment reinforces the historic and cultural significance of the historic district. In addition to the formal religious and cultural institutions, the district was a center of residential and commercial activity. A few examples the latter are noted below as a nostalgic reminder of the district's past. • The La France Hotel, built in 1947 to accommodate African- American musicians and entertainers, was the only hotel in the in the segregated City to receive black guests. • Edmond's Barber Shop, has been in the same location for many years, though the original building was torn down. • Tressie's Beauty Shop, located in a 1947 building on N.W. 3rd Avenue, has been a neighborhood fixture for many years. • A croquet court, which was the scene of lively competition between nearby towns, and is. now part of Mt. Olive's parking lot, is remembered by many residents. • Many of the African American community leaders lived or owned property within the district. Solomon David "Prof Spady and his wife Jessie lived until retirement on N.W. 5th Avenue. Althea Blakley, whose teaching career spanned 40 years, also lived on N.W. 5th Avenue. Will and Essie Robinson, Fagen Henry, the Green family and many others were residents and landowners of the district. VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This district should be assessed for its historical significance which perhaps weighs more heavily that its architectural importance. Many of - the structures rank low in the history of architectural achievement, 4a West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 11 however the district has a high threshold of historical significance. It tells an important story of life in the early African-American community. If we are to tell the history of our community we must recognize that historic areas are as important as structures. Work, domestic, religious and social life, the cultural foundations of the neighborhood, are an integral part of this district's history. It is important to recognize the part that segregation of the races played in the development, both physically and culturally, in the history of this neighborhood and of the City as a whole. The district is significant for its association with the pioneering African- American families who helped to settle the City. Despite racial segregation, their commitment to the success of the City was remarkable and deserves recognition. For example in the first election held after the Town of Delray was incorporated in 1911, a prominent land owner and African-American, George H. Green ran for the City Commission, and though defeated, garnered 16 votes out of total of 56 votes cast. Many of the early dwellings in the district have been demolished by neglect, by disinterested owners, or by the City itself. To insure that this neighborhood remains intact for future generations and to help them understand and take pride in the achievement of these early pioneers, it is essential to preserve the structures of the area. It is appropriate that this neighborhood be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places for it is worthy of the protection and special consideration afforded by that designation. Criteria for Designation To qualify as an historic district the properties must fulfill one or more of • the criteria set forth in Section 4.5.1(B)(2) or (3) The proposed district more than meets the criteria for designation and fulfills the qualifications as follows: 4.5.1(B)(2) Historical or Cultural Significance (d) Exemplifies the historical, political, cultural, economic, or social trends of the community in history. (e) Is associated in a significant way with a past or continuing institution which has contributed substantially to the life of the City. 4.5.1(B)(3) Architectural or Aesthetic Significance (a) Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one or more distinctive architectural styles. • 4t- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 12 (b) Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, or method of construction. 42 . I ita 4 F♦\1. ti N to • I ��7 r�J :t-T TJ �� • Cb I 4 t*� `Z "' r Z pinc n ID D D IQ F : � c � w -D� I oPi _J±FL—il 23 b �tig I2J /69 I81.5 i.7. 1 /70) MILLER ixir i�ro8 a:Leix r-4 e� t `iM's ' IJ �� av`»Ya I �'' e'-i�� ` T'p n \ 1 C 7 ' . t0 • vae =mot L`.� \` ti Z t...ttb Ltri ti • COG p I =�� CD . .. �` � V I _ 1 _i`.11 I 4 , _, Es1/4,- E •,—.71 :... /62.5 isi ias /72J )Ii, i747 Oaf ON ATLANTIC AV. 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BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES City Building Cards City Building Permit Records Palm Beach County NAL File Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1922-1926-1949 Voters Registration, Town of Delray, 1911 Minutes of the Town of Delray Council, September 4, 1911 Oral History: Alice Muse McCray, 1995 and 1996 Essie Robinson, 1995 and 1996 Michael Zimny, Florida Heritaae Magazine, Spring 1996, Tallahassee. Zoral. Publication of the Orlando Sentinel Communications Company, Orlando 1991 Lauther, Olive Chapman, The Lonesome Road, Center Printing Co., Miami 1963 Connection: African-American History and CRM. CRM (US Cultural Resources Management) Volume 19 November 2 1995 U/cayce/westset -t3 WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD - DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 2 DESIGNATION REPORT WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT TABLE OF CONTENTS I. GENERAL INFORMATION II. LOCATION MAP III. DISTRICT INVENTORY IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES Report prepared September 1996 by Vera Farrington, City of Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board and Patricia Cayce, Historic Preservation Planner, City of Delray Beach. West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Location:. The West Settlers Historic District is bounded on the north by Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (N.W. 2nd Street). The eastern boundary is as follows: the alley running north and south in Block 43; N.W. 3rd Avenue between N.W. 1st Street and the east-west alley of Block 36. The southern boundary is N.W. 1st Street between N.W. 3rd Avenue and the alley in Block 43; 'the east-west alley in Block 36 and Block 28 and the south property line of Lot 13, Block 20. The western boundary is the north-south alley and the eastern 1/2 half of the block south of the alley of Block 19; the north-south alley in the north half of Block 20. Present Zoning: General Commercial (GC); Community Facilities (CF); Residential (R-1-A). Classification for Designation: Cultural and Architectural Significance. f MARTIN rIIIIIMt >saIIl. al LUTHER= = iss = KING JR� In ` � BLVD. I 00' fllf LIC L.t_1 r,~ W vA ilHi 1`1rr W > I > = riii NC NC NC NC 19?S> 1/ C < VACANT 4 NC • E ~ � �' �jr NC r� VACANT NC r 1;irSPADY - I r� �f r�VACANT NC � -�5 17 J HOUScr_ .•❖i❖iiiii f4 / 197d ••••••••♦ NC - Y.J J 917 •ST. PAU 5��_ J • CHURCH VACANT • ••:•:•i•:•:•:•P NC Z VACANT ^ �-�J _ ♦••••••i -r 4 J z ST. 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STADIUM • 19�5 I '': �� PARKING OT Pr��-'�' rrrr I I r �6 C NC MEE I FIRE I MI - STATION VACANT NC N0. 1 IN ATLANTIC AVENUE POLICE COMPLEX SOUTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE FT. 400 A SCALE WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT N LEGEND: 10D - HOUSE NUMBER NC - NON CONTRIBUTING /900 - YEAR CONSTRUCTED ��r� STRUCTURE PLANNING DEPARTMENT J 0 IrJ ,":, x:� CITY OF DELRAY BEACH. FL ? -rj r t = NI S = OS2Yl_R/SW BLOCK NUMBER HISTORIC SITE CONTRIBUIINC HISTORIC DISTRICT (NON CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE) STRUCTURE BOUNDARY -- O1C1TA.T BASE ALQP SYS/£/a -- AIAP REF: LµA16 West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Paae 5 HI. DISTRICT INVENTORY The West Settlers Historic District is comprised of: • Contributing Buildings 23 • Non-contributing Buildings 30 • Total Structures 53 The Contributing Building were constructed in: • 1900 - 1909 2 • 1910 - 1919 3 • 1920 - 1929 8 • 1930 - 1939 1 • 1940 - 1947 9 The Contributing Buildings represent the following architectural styles • Mission Revival 1 • Bungalow 1 •. Vernacular 18 • Commercial Art Moderne 1 • Commercial Vernacular 2 Two of the contributing buildings in the district are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places: 1. The Solomon D. Spady House, 170 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 19, Lots 5, 6 and part of 7) 2. The Susan Williams House, 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue (Block 36, Lots 5 and 6) Three of the noncontributing buildings are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places as historic sites to commemorate the fact that, though the original buildings no longer exist, the institutions have remained on their -5- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Paae 6 original sites. A small park, the site of the first school, is also designated to the Local Register. The historic sites are as follows: 1. The Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church was founded in 1896. The original building, which was enlarged several times, no longer exists. However, the present noncontributing building is located on the original site; 40 N.W. 4th Avenue. (Block 28, Lot 2). 2. St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (established as Mt. Tabor in 1897) was organized in 1899, the first church was constructed on the site in 1911. Largely demolished by the 1928 hurricane, the building has been remodeled to its present noncontributing condition and is located on the original site, 119 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 27, Lot 5). 3. The Free.and Accepted Masonic Lodge 275 was established in 1899. The original - building was constructed in 1904. The present noncontributing building is located on the Lodge's original site, 85 N.W. 5th Avenue, (Block 28, Lot 1) 4. A small park, which is a locally designated historic site, is located on the east side of N.W. 5th Avenue between West Atlantic Avenue and N.W. 1st • Street. The park commemorates the site of School No. 4 Delray Colored which was accredited by the Dade County School Board (Palm Beach County was part of Dade County until 1909) in 1895, and is named for its first two teachers, B.F. James and Frances Bright. The school, which was originally a thatched pavilion but by 1913 had become a substantial wood frame structure, was demolished in 1947 when a new building was built on the site of the Spady elementary school. -6- • West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Paae 7 IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE As described in the district inventory, there is one house constructed in the bungalow style; one in the Mission Revival; and one commercial building constructed in the Art Moderne style. The balance of the vernacular buildings are characteristic of the construction in the early years of" the City's African-American community. Usually of frame construction on a pier foundation, the majority of the buildings have wood siding and a composition shingle roof. A number of the original vernacular structures were altered to incorporate elements of the bungalow style, popular in the 1920s and 30s and elements of the Florida Ranch style of the 1950s and 60s. Many of the district's early vernacular buildings follow a linear arrangement of rooms and doors from the front porch to the back door. There is no hallway in this type of construction, the rooms open from one to the next and culminate at the back porch or stoop. In northern Florida as well as other parts of the south this type of construction had the front and rear doors to one side of the building and is referred to as a "shotgun house". However, the Delray version of this linear construction generally has the front and back doors centered in the front and rear facades. It is possible that this center door configuration -took its inspiration from northern Florida and Georgia log cabins which usually had the door centered on the front elevation. Most of the early houses had a small fireplace for heating. The cook stove and kitchen were in the rear room or in a partially enclosed rear porch. The fact that so many of these modest vernacular buildings survived the vicissitudes of weather and time are a testimony and tribute to the integrity of their builders. The following is a brief biography of two -of the earliest builders in the African American community: Isaiah Bruin Isaiah Bruin was born in Quincy, Florida, a small town northwest of Tallahassee. He migrated to Delray in 1909 and established himself as a carpenter .and builder. Shortly after his arrival he married Martha Goldwire, also from Quincy. The Bruins had one child, a daughter named Letha. Mr. Bruin was a founder and Deacon of the Primitive Baptist Church which was established in 1914. When construction on the church began in 1920, Mr. Bruin was called upon to complete all of the woodworking in the building. A grandson, Raleigh Harris and grand daughter, Lillie Terry still reside in Delray. It is interesting to note that, Mr. Harris's son, Reginald Harris, the great grandson of Isaiah Bruin, is an architect practicing in Lantana. -7- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 8 Examples of Bruin's buildings can be found throughout the African- community. Buildings in the district are as follows: • 52 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Primitive Baptist Church. • 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Susan Williams House, listed in the Local Register of Historic places. • 125 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Nelson House. • 36 N.W. 4th Avenue, moved to present site; formerly the Mt. Olive Parsonage. • N.W. 4th Avenue, The Ola Strainge House William Robinson Born in 1879 in Yemasse, South Carolina, a small community northwest of Beaufort, William Robinson migrated to Delray in 1901. As a young man of twenty two, he started work as a share cropper but was soon able to buy a horse and wagon and a plot of land at the northeast corner of N.W. 1st Street and N.W. 4th Avenue. He began construction on his residence, 317 N.W. 1st Street, in 1902 and by 1904 he had completed three rooms surrounded on two sides by a large porch. A short time later he returned to south Carolina where he married his childhood sweetheart, Essie Mordecai, who accompanied him to Delray and the new house which was waiting for her. He continued to farm, buying land to the west of town. Meanwhile, during the non-farming season, and as his knowledge of construction increased, he was asked to build houses for his neighbors. As the Robinson family increased, they were to have eight children all of whom were born in the house, Will Robinson continued to . enlarge the original homestead. it was one of the first houses in the community to have electricity and running water, and later a telephone. In the early 1920s a large room on the southwest comer of the building was remodeled and enlarged to accommodate a grocery store which was run • by Essie and Will. As grocery stores became more numerous in the community, the Robinsons converted it into a dry goods store which was operated by George Coleman who became the first black mortician in Delray Beach. The house was a social focal point of the community. It was of such sturdy construction that it was designated an.official hurricane shelter by the Red Cross. The Red Cross supplied cots, blankets and food and the hurricane victims were given shelter until they could return to their homes. -s- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 9 As the Robinson farm production became more prolific he constructed a packing house on his property in 1916. The packing house, which was remodeled into a dwelling, still stands at 315 N.W. 1st Street. William and Essie Robinson were active and respected leaders in the community. William served on the Board of Trustees of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church for most of his life and was active on its building committee, his name is on the cornerstone of the church building. V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE In 1894 William Linton came to the area of what is now Delray Beach and purchased 160 acres of untamed Florida wilderness from Captain George Gleason. Shortly after his purchase Linton, returned to his home in Saginaw, Michigan hoping to entice a group to follow him to Florida, purchase land-from him, and start a new town which he modestly named Town of Linton. That same year a small group of black families from the Panhandle of Florida arrived in the area, purchased land from Henry Flagler's Model Land Company and settled west of the acreage bought by Linton. Led by Fagen Henry-and his wife Jane, these pioneering black families persuaded other relatives and friends to join them in their homesteading efforts. Linton returned the following year leading a small party of white settlers to begin a new life in the wilderness. On arrival in 1895 they found that the black families had not only harvested a winter crop, but had petitioned the County School Board to establish a school for their children. It is interesting to note that following the Civil war and after the end -of Reconstruction in 1877 many railroads, extending into unpopulated areas, encouraged African Americans to purchase land and found settlements along their rights-of way which often extended several miles on either side. Undoubtedly, Fagen Henry and his early group were familiar with the practice and were aware that land could be bought from Flaglers Model Land Company. They must have also been aware of the "land set aside" program that the Model Land Company gave for cultural and religious organization, as the deed for the land for Mt. Olive church states that the property was purchased from the company for$1.25. As the small settlement grew, African-Americans came to the area from north and west Florida as well as from Georgia and South Carolina. They were drawn to the settlement for several reasons; the opportunity to purchase land and to farm the winter vegetables which produced cash crops to enhance their small subsistence home plots was one incentive. The other incentive to migrating to the area was that the black families could take advantage of the employment opportunities created by the rapidly expanding white community to the east. -9- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report _ Page 10 Education and religion were the two most important institutions in the early days of the neighborhood. The school, three churches and the Masonic Lodge were all established within the West Settlers Historic District between 1895 and 1920. It is important to note that though many of the descendants of the neighborhood have moved away from the immediate area, they support the religious institutions of their youth. The churches within the historic district continue to grow in membership, supported by those who reside in the neighborhood and by those who have left but feel cultural and religious ties to the established institutions. Mt. Olive has recently completed an extensive addition and St. Paul AME has approved plans for a sizable expansion. This personal and financial commitment reinforces the historic and cultural significance of the historic district. In addition to the formal religious and cultural institutions, the district was a center of residential and commercial activity. A few examples the latter are noted below as a nostalgic reminder of the district's past. • The La France Hotel, built in 1947 to accommodate African- American musicians and entertainers, was the only hotel in the in the segregated City to receive black guests. • Edmond's Barber Shop, has been in the same location for many years, though the original building was torn down. • Tressie's Beauty Shop, located in a 1947 building on N.W. 3rd Avenue, has been a neighborhood fixture for many years. • A croquet court, which was the scene of lively competition between nearby towns, and is. now part of Mt. Olive's parking lot, is remembered by many residents. • Many of the African-American community leaders lived or owned property within the district. Solomon David "Prof' Spady and his wife Jessie lived until retirement on N.W. 5th Avenue. Althea Blakley, whose teaching career spanned 40 years, also lived on N.W. 5th Avenue. Will and Essie Robinson, Fagen Henry, the Green family and many others were residents and landowners of the district. VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This district should be assessed for its historical significance which perhaps weighs more heavily that its architectural importance. Many of --- the structures rank low in the history of architectural achievement, -da West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 11 - however the district has a high threshold of historical significance. It tells an important story of life in the early African-American community. If we are to tell the history of our community we must recognize that historic areas are as important as structures. Work, domestic, religious and social life, the cultural foundations of the neighborhood, are an integral part of this district's history. It is important to recognize the part that segregation of the races played in the development, both physically and culturally, in the history of this neighborhood and of the City as a whole. The district is significant for its association with the pioneering African- American families who helped to settle the City. Despite racial segregation, their commitment to the success of the City was remarkable and deserves recognition. For example in the first election held after the Town of Delray was incorporated in 1911, a prominent land owner and African-American, George H. Green ran for the City Commission, and though defeated, garnered 16 votes out of total of 56 votes cast. Many of the early dwellings in the district have been demolished by neglect, by disinterested owners, or by the City itself. To insure that this neighborhood remains intact for future generations and to help them understand and take pride in the achievement of these early pioneers, it is essential to preserve the structures of the area. It is appropriate that this neighborhood be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places for it is worthy of the protection and special consideration afforded by that designation. Criteria for Designation To qualify as an historic district the properties must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in Section 4.5.1(B)(2) or (3) The proposed district more than meets the criteria for designation and fulfills the qualifications as follows: 4.5.1(B)(2) Historical or Cultural Significance (d) Exemplifies the historical, political, cultural, economic, or social trends of the community in history. (e) Is associated in a significant way with a past or continuing institution which has contributed substantially to the life of the City. 4.5.1(B)(3) Architectural or Aesthetic Sianificance (a) Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one or more distinctive architectural styles. 41 West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Pape 12 (b) Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, or method of construction. -12- I Kij Z r7 ti `` ' Ce I 1 z , c, 73 J `Z c�+ y z� ?.J r 73 R:f: �t77� bzc z --] `' C l � F� 171 /b:3 I /845 /7.4J /707 M 1 LLER /.cir /1f03 , or /72a /70 (.1.: s.1... . ci o}� 1 "at 1 U O, i.:ati-tom L! Z4 \a ne 3. 3 i3,t t w .r �' �'�"?p ‘:1 1` 1 � i.-1s i ♦ F LJ 'v \ N 'Z P O G) ,, � _�, ,. ii V Lim N ti 6 j 1�, pi '1 4 /62J /s// /a) /12.3 a, /7.3 tics /70/, ATLANTIC AV. j 1922 SANBORN MAP — Na. i:cJ.JI__. Z Z r1 4 A t Y.D p �) � oD a �_3 . Q. 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BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES City Building Cards City Building Permit Records Palm Beach County NAL File Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1922-1926-1949 Voters Registration, Town of Delray, 1911 Minutes of the Town of Delray Council, September 4, 1911 Oral History: Alice Muse McCray, 1995 and 1996 Essie Robinson, 1995 and 1996 Michael Zimny, Florida Heritaae Maaazine, Spring 1996, Tallahassee. Zoral. Publication of the Orlando Sentinel Communications Company, Orlando 1991 Lauther, Olive Chapman, The Lonesome Road, Center Printing Co., Miami 1963 Connection: African-American History and CRM, CRM (US Cultural Resources Management) Volume 19 November 2 1995 U/cayce/westset -13- '• WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD - DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 2 DESIGNATION REPORT WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT TABLE OF CONTENTS I. GENERAL INFORMATION II. LOCATION MAP III. DISTRICT INVENTORY IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES Report prepared September 1996 by Vera Farrington, City of Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board and Patricia Cayce, Historic Preservation Planner, City of Delray Beach. West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Location:. The West Settlers Historic District is bounded on the north by Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (N.W. 2nd Street). The eastern boundary is as follows: the alley running north and south in Block 43; N.W. 3rd Avenue between N.W. 1st Street and the east-west alley of Block 36. The southern boundary is N.W. 1st Street between N.W. 3rd Avenue and the alley in Block 43; .the east-west alley in Block 36 and Block 28 and the south property line of Lot 13, Block 20. The western boundary is the north-south alley and the eastern 1/2 half of the block south of the alley of Block 19; the north-south alley in the north half of Block 20. Present Zoning: General Commercial (GC); Community Facilities (CF); Residential (R-1-A). Classification for Designation: Cultural and Architectural Significance. • • -3- . I I - MARTIN lei lsNI1M( ItIIIN >t LUTHER1.11 = = MIIIII all KING JR_INIMgNgIll BLVD. I Oarw• LTr Lir Lil j .w vA r NC NC > NC NC If rcio_illj �� < < VACANT < 4 NC , < !94% r� � NC VACANT JJ r t SPADY _ y' NCJ l�I�r f ;�Ir NC _ y�� NOUSCr_ ••••••�i 1.245 �•••••••••�•••••• NC _, ,!J 917 ST. PAU YACANT VACANT 5��,� • CHURCH NC .'. .�+J1tJ '2PARKING cliililtt 1920, =� /.911 NC - ! 1LOT rJ I a NCVAT NC K - NC I I VACANT ••iii•••i• � .- iikr�r Y El'9 C a VACANT 1 I— 1915�� Nc I-� r NC NC - 0 I CD o to U ��J ��r M ,�r �J - NC A25r 19� VACANT o NC 1 Z C J J NC iS4. 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DISTRICT INVENTORY The West Settlers Historic District is comprised of: • Contributing Buildings 23 • Non-contributing Buildings 30 • Total Structures 53 The Contributing Building were constructed in: • 1900 - 1909 2 • 1910 - 1919 3 • 1920 - 1929 8 • 1930 - 1939 1 . • 1940 - 1947 9 The Contributing Buildings represent the following architectural styles • Mission Revival 1 • Bungalow 1 •. Vernacular 18 • Commercial Art Moderne 1 • Commercial Vernacular 2 Two of the contributing buildings in the district are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places: 1. The Solomon D. Spady House, 170 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 19, Lots 5, 6 and part of 7) 2. The Susan Williams House, 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue (Block 36, Lots 5 and 6) Three of the noncontributing buildings are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places as historic sites to commemorate the fact that, though the original buildings no longer exist, the institutions have remained on their -5- • West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Pace 6 • original sites. A small park, the site of the first school, is also designated to the Local Register. The historic sites are as follows: 1. The Greater Mt. Olive. Baptist Church was founded in 1896. The original building, which was enlarged several times, no longer exists. However, the present noncontributing building is located on the original site; 40 N.W. 4th Avenue. (Block 28, Lot 2). • 2. St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (established as Mt. Tabor in 1897) was organized in 1899, the first church was constructed on the site in 1911. Largely demolished by the 1928 hurricane, the building has been remodeled to its present noncontributing condition and is located on the original site, 119 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 27, Lot 5). 3. The Free.and Accepted Masonic Lodge 275 was established in 1899. The original - building was constructed in 1904. The present noncontributing building is located on the Lodge's original site, 85 N.W. 5th Avenue, (Block 28, Lot 1) 4. A small park, which is a locally designated historic site, is located on the • east side of N.W. 5th Avenue between West Atlantic Avenue and N.W. 1st Street. The park commemorates the site of School No. 4 Delray Colored which was accredited by the Dade County School Board (Palm Beach County was part of Dade County until 1909) in 1895, and is named for its first two teachers, B.F. James and Frances Bright. The school, which was originally a thatched pavilion but by 1913 had become a substantial wood frame structure, was demolished in 1947 when a new building was built on the site of the Spady elementary school. -6- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 7 IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE As described in the district inventory, there is one house constructed in the bungalow style; one in the Mission Revival; and one commercial building constructed in the Art Moderne style. The balance of the vernacular buildings are characteristic of the construction in the early years of' the City's African-American community. Usually of frame construction on a pier foundation, the majority of the buildings have wood siding and a composition shingle roof. A number of the original vernacular structures were altered to incorporate elements of the bungalow style, popular in the 1920s and 30s and elements of the Florida Ranch style of the 1950s and 60s. Many of the district's early vernacular buildings follow a linear arrangement of rooms and doors from the front porch to the back door. There is no hallway in this type of construction, the rooms open from one to the next and culminate at the back porch or stoop. In northern Florida as well as other parts of the south this type of construction had the front and rear doors to one side of the building and is referred to as a "shotgun house". However, the Delray version of this linear construction generally has the front and back doors centered in the front and rear facades. It is possible that this center door configuration took its inspiration from northern Florida and Georgia log cabins which usually had the door centered on the front elevation. Most of the early houses had a small fireplace for heating. The cook stove and kitchen were in the rear room or in a partially enclosed rear porch. The fact that so many of these modest vernacular buildings survived the vicissitudes of weather and time are a testimony and tribute to the integrity of their builders. The following is a brief biography of two .of the earliest builders in the African-American community: Isaiah Bruin Isaiah Bruin was born in Quincy, Florida, a small town northwest of Tallahassee. He migrated to Delray in 1909 and established himself as a carpenter -and builder. Shortly after his arrival he married Martha Goldwire, also from Quincy. The Bruins had one child, a daughter named Letha. Mr. Bruin was a founder and Deacon of the Primitive Baptist Church which was established in 1914. When construction on the church began in 1920, Mr. Bruin was called upon to complete all of the woodworking in the building. A grandson, Raleigh Harris and grand daughter, Lillie Terry still reside in Delray. It is interesting to note that, Mr. Harris's son, Reginald Harris, the great grandson of Isaiah Bruin, is an architect practicing in Lantana. -7- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report _ Page 8 Examples of Bruin's buildings can be found throughout the African- community. Buildings in the district are as follows: • 52 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Primitive Baptist Church. • 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Susan Williams House, listed in the Local Register of Historic places. • 125 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Nelson House. • 36 N.W. 4th Avenue, moved to present site; formerly the Mt. Olive Parsonage. • N.W. 4th Avenue, The Ola Strainge House William Robinson Born in 1879 in Yemasse, South Carolina, a small community northwest of Beaufort, William Robinson migrated to Delray in 1901. As a young man of twenty two, he started work as a share cropper but was soon able to buy a horse and wagon and a plot of land at the northeast corner of N.W. 1st Street and N.W. 4th Avenue. He began construction on his residence, 317 N.W. 1st Street, in 1902 and by 1904 he had completed three rooms surrounded on two sides by a large porch. A short time later he returned to south Carolina where he married his childhood sweetheart, Essie Mordecai, who accompanied him to Delray and the new house which was waiting for her. He continued to farm, buying land to the west of town. Meanwhile, during the non-farming season, and as his knowledge of construction increased, he was asked to build houses for his neighbors. As the Robinson family increased, they were to have eight children all of whom were born in the house, Will Robinson continued to . enlarge the original homestead. It was one of the first houses in the . community to have electricity and running water, and later a telephone. In the early 1920s a large room on the southwest corner of the building was remodeled and enlarged to accommodate a grocery store which was run by Essie and Will. As grocery stores became more numerous in the community, the Robinsons converted it into a dry goods store which was operated by George Coleman who became the first black mortician in Delray Beach. The house was a social focal point of the community. It was of such sturdy construction that it was designated an-official hurricane shelter by the Red Cross. The Red Cross supplied cots, blankets and food and the hurricane victims were given shelter until they could return to their homes. • -s- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 9 -- As the Robinson farm production became more prolific he constructed a packing house on his property in 1916. The packing house, which was remodeled into a dwelling, still stands at 315 N.W. 1st Street. William and Essie Robinson were active and respected leaders in the community. William served on the Board of Trustees of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church for most of his life and was active on its building committee, his name is on the cornerstone of the church building. V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE In 1894 William Linton came to the area of what is now Delray Beach and purchased 160 acres of untamed Florida wilderness from Captain George Gleason. Shortly after his purchase Linton, returned to his home in Saginaw, Michigan hoping to entice a group to follow him to Florida, purchase land-from him, and start a new town which he modestly named Town of Linton. That same year a small group of black families from the Panhandle of Florida arrived in the area, purchased land from Henry Flagler's Model Land Company and settled west of the acreage bought by Linton. Led by Fagen Henry.and his wife Jane, these pioneering black families persuaded other relatives and friends to join them in their homesteading efforts. Linton returned the following year leading a small party of white settlers to begin a new life in the wilderness. On arrival in 1895 they found that the black families had not only harvested a winter crop, but had petitioned the County School Board to establish a school for their children. It is interesting to note that following the Civil war and after the end -of Reconstruction in 1877 many railroads, extending into unpopulated areas, encouraged African Americans to purchase land and found settlements along their rights-of way which often extended several miles on either side. Undoubtedly, Fagen Henry and his early group were familiar with the practice and were aware that land could be bought from Flagler's Model Land Company. They must have also been aware of the "land set aside" program that the Model Land Company gave for cultural and religious organization, as the deed for the land for Mt. Olive church states that the property was purchased from the company for$1.25. As the small settlement grew, African-Americans came to the area from north and west Florida as well as from Georgia and South Carolina. They were drawn to the settlement for several reasons; the opportunity to purchase land and to farm the winter vegetables which produced cash crops to enhance their small subsistence home plots was one incentive. The other incentive to migrating to the area was that the black families could take advantage of the employment opportunities created by the rapidly expanding white community to the east. -9- • - - West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 10 ' Education and religion were the two most important institutions in the early days of the neighborhood. The school, three churches and the Masonic Lodge were all established within the West Settlers Historic District between 1895 and 1920. It is important to note that though many of the descendants of the neighborhood have moved away from the immediate area, they support the religious institutions of their youth. The churches within the historic district continue to grow in membership, supported by those who reside in the neighborhood and by those who have left but feel cultural and religious ties to the established institutions. Mt. Olive has recently completed an extensive addition and St. Paul AME has approved plans for a sizable expansion. This personal and financial commitment reinforces the historic and cultural significance of the historic district. In addition to the formal religious and cultural institutions, the district was a center of residential and commercial activity. A few examples the latter are noted below as a nostalgic reminder of the district's past. • The La France Hotel, built in 1947 to accommodate African- American musicians and entertainers, was the only hotel in the in the segregated Cityto receive black guests. •- Edmond's Barber Shop, has been in the same location for many years, though the original building was torn down. • Tressie's Beauty Shop, located in a 1947 building on N.W. 3rd Avenue, has been a neighborhood fixture for many years. • A croquet court, which was the scene of lively competition between nearby towns, and is. now part of Mt. Olive's parking lot, is remembered by many residents. • Many of the African-American community leaders lived or owned property within the district. Solomon David "Prof Spady and his wife Jessie lived until retirement on N.W. 5th Avenue. Althea Blakley, whose teaching career spanned 40 years, also lived on N.W. 5th Avenue. Will and Essie Robinson, Fagen Henry, the Green family and many others were residents and landowners of the district. VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This district should be assessed for its historical significance which perhaps weighs more heavily that its architectural importance. Many of -- the structures• rank low in the history of architectural achievement, -14 West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 11 - however the district has a high threshold of historical significance. It tells an important story of life in the early African-American community. If we are to tell the history of our community we must recognize that historic areas are as important as structures. Work, domestic, religious and social life, the cultural foundations of the neighborhood, are an integral part of this district's history. It is important to recognize the part that segregation of the races played in the development, both physically and culturally, in the history of this neighborhood and of the City as a whole. The ,district is significant for its association with the pioneering African- American families who helped to settle the City. Despite racial segregation, their commitment to the success of the City was remarkable and deserves recognition. For example in the first election held after the Town of Delray was incorporated in 1911, a prominent land owner and African-American, George H. Green ran for the City Commission, and though defeated, garnered 16 votes out of total of 56 votes cast. Many of the early dwellings in the district have been demolished by neglect, by disinterested owners, or by the City itself. To insure that this neighborhood remains intact for future generations and to help them understand and take pride in the achievement of these early pioneers, it is essential to preserve the structures of the area. It is appropriate that this neighborhood be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places for it is worthy of the protection and special consideration afforded by that designation. Criteria for Designation To qualify as an historic district the properties must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in Section 4.5.1(B)(2) or (3) The proposed district more than meets the criteria for designation and fulfills the qualifications as follows: 4.5.1(B)(2) Historical or Cultural Significance (d) Exemplifies the historical, political, cultural, economic, or social trends of the community in history. (e) Is associated in a significant way with a past or continuing institution which has contributed substantially to the life of the City. 4.5.1(B)(3) Architectural or Aesthetic Significance (a) Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one or more distinctive architectural styles. 4 - West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 12 (b) Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, or method of construction. 4 4•'4121 • i, Li is F.1 La LI.0 jA ,2, -212 lii 112 lid !,I 2t'i • I tpl- ti.0,16._;„,r1 ll. A. /J1 1/1 /21 cU. zap N , B EATT1( ,flu //! /0 1'a r7 t /41/ /Xf XV /17 /1) 7 .11 �F T �^ c4YPr 4 IfJ P31 �—� it ' an ~o[ i �� I ILI v. u El �; CvuY6N (Cotr.rta aO .+ Yi Atw�I r �+�r V\ Q j 36 • t'._ I I l t J • til ^I. cry '1 h lid PI \ N. 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Publication of the Orlando Sentinel Communications Company, Orlando 1991 Lauther, Olive Chapman, The Lonesome Road, Center Printing Co., Miami 1963 Connection: African-American History and CRM, CRM (US Cultural Resources Management) Volume 19 November 2 1995 U/cayce/westset 43 w � WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD - DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 2 . DESIGNATION REPORT WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT TABLE OF CONTENTS I. GENERAL INFORMATION II. LOCATION MAP III. DISTRICT INVENTORY IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES Report prepared September 1996 by Vera Farrington, City of Defray Beach Historic Preservation Board and Patricia Cayce, Historic Preservation Planner, City of Delray Beach. West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 3 _ GENERAL INFORMATION Location:. The West Settlers Historic District is bounded on the north by Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (N.W. 2nd Street). The eastern boundary is as follows: the alley running north and south in Block 43; N.W. 3rd Avenue between N.W. 1st Street and the east-west alley of Block 36. The southern boundary is N.W. 1st Street between N.W. 3rd Avenue and the alley in Block 43; the east-west alley in Block 36 and Block 28 and the south property line of Lot 13, Block 20. The western boundary is the north-south alley and the eastern 1/2 half of the block south of the alley of Block 19; the north-south alley in the north half of Block 20. Present Zoning: General Commercial (GC); Community Facilities (CF); Residential (R-1-A). Classification for Designation: Cultural and Architectural Significance. • • • -3- . MARTIN r al al IN Mt 1. IN LUTHER 111 In = 1.11 MI 1111 KING JR!.1 1.11 ` NI BLVD. I Q.. 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DISTRICT INVENTORY The West Settlers Historic District is comprised of: • Contributing Buildings 23 • Non-contributing Buildings 30 • Total Structures 53 The Contributing Building were constructed in: • 1900 - 1909 2 • 1910 - 1919 3 • 1920 - 1929 8 • • 1930 - 1939 1 • 1940 - 1947 9 The Contributing Buildings represent the following architectural styles • Mission Revival 1 • Bungalow 1 •. Vernacular 18 • Commercial Art Moderne 1 • Commercial Vernacular 2 Two of the contributing buildings in the district are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places: 1. The Solomon D. Spady House, 170 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 19, Lots 5, 6 and part of 7) 2. The Susan Williams House, 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue (Block 36, Lots 5 and 6) Three of the noncontributing buildings are Iisted in the Local Register of Historic Places as historic sites to commemorate the fact that, though the original buildings no longer exist, the institutions have remained on their -5- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 6 original sites. A small park, the site of the first school, is also designated to the Local Register. The historic sites are as follows: 1. The Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church was founded in 1896. The original building, which was enlarged several times, no longer exists. However, the present noncontributing building is located on the original site; 40 N.W. 4th Avenue. (Block 28, Lot 2). • 2. St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (established as Mt. Tabor in 1897) was organized in 1899, the first church was constructed on the site in 1911. Largely demolished by the 1928 hurricane, the building has been remodeled to its present noncontributing condition and is located on the original site, 119 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 27, Lot 5). 3. The Free.and Accepted Masonic Lodge 275 was established in 1899. The original - building was constructed in 1904. The present noncontributing building is located on the Lodge's original site, 85 N.W. 5th Avenue, (Block 28, Lot 1) 4. A small park, which is a locally designated historic site, is located on the east side of N.W. 5th Avenue between West Atlantic Avenue and N.W. 1st Street. The park commemorates the site of School No. 4 Delray Colored which was accredited by the Dade County School Board (Palm Beach County was part of Dade County until 1909) in 1895, and is named for its first two teachers, B.F. James and Frances Bright. The school, which was originally a thatched pavilion but by 1913 had become a substantial wood frame structure, was demolished in 1947 when a new building was built on the site of the Spady elementary school. -6- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Paae 7 IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE As described in the district inventory, there is one house constructed in the bungalow style; one in the Mission Revival; and one commercial building constructed in the Art Moderne style. The balance of the vernacular buildings are characteristic of the construction in the early years of' the City's African-American community. Usually of frame construction on a pier foundation, the majority of the buildings have wood siding and a composition shingle roof. A number of the original vernacular structures were altered to incorporate elements of the bungalow style, popular in the 1920s and 30s and elements of the Florida Ranch style of the 1950s and 60s. Many of the district's early vernacular buildings follow a linear arrangement of rooms and doors from the front porch to the back door. There is no hallway in this type of construction, the rooms open from one to the next and culminate at the back porch or stoop. In northern Florida as well as other parts of the south this type of construction had the front and rearr doors to one side of the building and is referred to as a "shotgun house". However, the Delray version of this linear construction generally has the front and back doors centered in the front and rear facades. It is possible that this center door configuration took its inspiration from northern Florida and Georgia log cabins which usually had the door centered on the front elevation. Most of the early houses had a small fireplace for heating. The cook stove and kitchen were in the rear room or in a partially enclosed rear porch. The fact that so many of these modest vernacular buildings survived the vicissitudes of weather and time are a testimony and tribute to the integrity of their builders. The following is a brief biography of two -of the earliest builders in the African American community: Isaiah Bruin Isaiah Bruin was born in Quincy, Florida, a small town northwest of Tallahassee. He migrated to Delray in 1909 and established himself as a carpenter .and builder. Shortly after his arrival he married Martha Goldwire, also from Quincy. The Bruins had one child, a daughter named Letha. Mr. Bruin was a founder and Deacon of the Primitive Baptist Church which was established in 1914. When construction on the church began in 1920, Mr. Bruin was called upon to complete all of the woodworking in the building. A grandson, Raleigh Harris and grand daughter, Lillie Terry still reside in Delray. It is interesting to note that, Mr. Harris's son, Reginald Harris, the great grandson of Isaiah Bruin, is an architect practicing in Lantana. -7- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report _ Page 8 Examples of Bruin's buildings can be found throughout the African- community. Buildings in the district are as follows: • 52 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Primitive Baptist Church. • 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Susan Williams House, listed in the Local Register of Historic places. • 125 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Nelson House. • 36 N.W. 4th Avenue, moved to present site; formerly the Mt. Olive Parsonage. • N.W. 4th Avenue, The Ola Strainge House William Robinson Born in 1879 in Yemasse, South Carolina, a small community northwest of Beaufort, William Robinson migrated to Delray in 1901. As a young man of twenty two, he started work as a share cropper but was soon able to buy a horse and wagon and a plot of land at the northeast corner of N.W. 1st Street and N.W. 4th Avenue. He began construction on his residence, 317 N.W. 1st Street, in 1902 and by 1904 he had completed three rooms surrounded on two sides by a large porch. A short time later he returned to south Carolina where he married his childhood sweetheart, Essie Mordecai, who accompanied him to Delray and the new house which was waiting for her. He continued to farm, buying land to the west of town. Meanwhile, during the non farming season, and as his • knowledge of construction increased, he was asked to build houses for his neighbors. As the Robinson family increased, they were to have eight children all of whom were born in the house, Will Robinson continued to enlarge the original homestead. It was one of the first houses in the community to have electricity and running water, and later a telephone. In the early 1920s a large room on the southwest corner of the building was remodeled and enlarged to accommodate a grocery store which was run • by Essie and Will. As grocery stores became more numerous in the community, the Robinsons converted it into a dry goods store which was operated by George Coleman who became the first black mortician in Delray Beach. The house was a social focal point of the community. It was of such sturdy construction that it was designated an•official hurricane • shelter by the Red Cross. The Red Cross supplied cots, blankets and food and the hurricane victims were given shelter until they could return to their homes. -s- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 9 As the Robinson farm production became more prolific he constructed a packing house on his property in 1916. The packing house, which was remodeled into a dwelling, still stands at 315 N.W. 1st Street. William and Essie Robinson were active and respected leaders in the community. William served on the Board of Trustees of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church for most of his life and was active on its building committee, his name is on the cornerstone of the church building. V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE In 1894 William Linton came to the area of what is now Delray Beach and purchased 160 acres of untamed Florida wilderness from Captain George Gleason. Shortly after his purchase Linton, returned to his home in Saginaw, Michigan hoping to entice a group to follow him to Florida, purchase land-from him, and start a new town which he modestly named Town of Linton. That same year a small group of black families from the Panhandle of Florida arrived in the area, purchased land from Henry Flagler's Model Land Company and settled west of the acreage bought by Linton. Led by Fagen Henry-and his wife Jane, these pioneering black families persuaded other relatives and friends to join them in their homesteading efforts. Linton returned the following year leading a small party of white settlers to begin a new life in the wilderness. On arrival in 1895 they found that the black families had not only harvested a winter crop, but had petitioned the County School Board to establish a school for their children. It is interesting to note that following the Civil war and after the end -of Reconstruction in 1877 many railroads, extending into unpopulated areas, encouraged African Americans to purchase land and found settlements along their rights-of way which often extended several miles on either side. Undoubtedly, Fagen Henry and his early group were familiar with the practice and were aware that land could be bought from Flagler's Model Land Company. They must have also been aware of the "land set aside" program that the Model Land Company gave for cultural and religious organization, as the deed for the land for Mt. Olive church states that the property was purchased from the company for$1.25. As the small settlement grew, African-Americans came to the area from north and west Florida as well as from Georgia and South Carolina. They were drawn to the settlement for several reasons; the opportunity to purchase land and to farm the winter vegetables which produced cash crops to enhance their small subsistence home plots was one incentive. The other incentive to migrating to the area was that the black families could take advantage of the employment opportunities created by the rapidly expanding white community to the east. -9- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report _ Page 10 Education and religion were the two most important institutions in the early days of the neighborhood. The school, three churches and the Masonic Lodge were all established within the West Settlers Historic District between 1895 and 1920. It is important to note that though many of the descendants of the neighborhood have moved away from the immediate area, they support the religious institutions of their youth. The churches within the historic district continue to grow in membership, supported by those who reside in the neighborhood and by those who have left but feel cultural and religious ties to the established institutions. Mt. Olive has recently completed an extensive addition and St. Paul AME has approved plans for a sizable expansion. This personal and financial commitment reinforces the historic and cultural significance of the historic district. In addition to the formal religious and cultural institutions, the district was a center of residential and commercial activity. A few examples the latter are noted below as a nostalgic reminder of the district's past. • The La France Hotel, built in 1947 to accommodate African- American musicians and entertainers, was the only hotel in the in the segregated City to receive black guests. • Edmond's Barber Shop, has been in the same location for many years, though the original building was torn down. • Tressie's Beauty Shop, located in a 1947 building on N.W. 3rd Avenue, has been a neighborhood fixture for many years. • A croquet court, which was the scene of lively competition between nearby towns, and is. now part of Mt. Olive's parking lot, is remembered by many residents. - • Many of the African American community leaders lived or owned property within the district. Solomon David "Prof" Spady and his wife Jessie lived until retirement on N.W. 5th Avenue. Althea Blakley, whose teaching career spanned 40 years, also lived on N.W. 5th Avenue. Will and Essie Robinson, Fagen Henry, the Green family and many others were residents and landowners of the district. VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This district should be assessed for its historical significance which perhaps weighs more heavily that its architectural importance. Many of ---: the structures* rank low in the history of architectural achievement, 44 West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 11 however the district has a high threshold of historical significance. It tells an important story of life in the early African-American community. If we are to tell the history of our community we must recognize that historic areas are as important as structures. Work, domestic, religious and social life, the cultural foundations of the neighborhood, are an integral part of this district's history. It is important to recognize the part that segregation of the races played in the development, both physically and culturally, in the history of this neighborhood and of the City as a whole. The ,district is significant for its association with the pioneering African- American families who helped to settle the City. Despite racial segregation, their commitment to the success of the City was remarkable and deserves recognition. For example in the first election held after the Town of Delray was incorporated in 1911, a prominent land owner and African-American, George H. Green ran for the City Commission, and though defeated, garnered 16 votes out of total of 56 votes cast. Many of the early dwellings in the district have been demolished by neglect, by disinterested owners, or by the City itself. To insure that this neighborhood remains intact for future generations and to help them understand and take pride in the achievement of these early pioneers, it is essential to preserve the structures of the area. It is appropriate that this neighborhood be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places for it is worthy of the protection and special consideration afforded by that designation. Criteria for Designation To qualify as an historic district the properties must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in Section 4.5.1(B)(2) or (3) The proposed district more than meets the criteria for designation and fulfills the qualifications as follows: 4.5.1(B)(2) Historical or Cultural Significance (d) Exemplifies the historical, political, cultural, economic, or social trends of the community in history. 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BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES City Building Cards City Building Permit Records Palm Beach County NAL File Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1922-1926-1949 Voters Registration, Town of Delray, 1911 Minutes of the Town of Delray Council, September 4, 1911 Oral History: Alice Muse McCray, 1995 and 1996 Essie Robinson, 1995 and 1996 Michael Zimny, Florida Heritaae Maaazine, Spring 1996, Tallahassee. Zoral. Publication of the Orlando Sentinel Communications Company, Orlando 1991 Lauther, Olive Chapman, The Lonesome Road, Center Printing Co., Miami 1963 Connection: African-American History and CRM, CRM (US Cultural Resources Management) Volume 19 November 2 1995 U/cayce/westset 43 WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 2 DESIGNATION REPORT WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT TABLE OF CONTENTS I. GENERAL INFORMATION II. LOCATION MAP III. DISTRICT INVENTORY IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES Report prepared September 1996 by Vera Farrington, City of Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board and Patricia Cayce, Historic Preservation Planner, City of Delray Beach. -2- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Location:. The West Settlers Historic District is bounded on the north by Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (N.W. 2nd Street). The eastern boundary is as follows: the alley running north and south in Block 43; N.W. 3rd Avenue between N.W. 1st Street and the east-west alley of Block 36. The southern boundary is N.W. 1st Street between N.W. 3rd Avenue and the alley in Block 43; the east-west alley in Block 36 and Block 28 and the south property line of Lot 13, Block 20. The western boundary is the north-south alley and the eastern 1/2 half of the block south of the alley of Block 19; the north-south alley in the north half of Block 20. Present Zoning: General Commercial (GC); Community Facilities (CF); Residential (R-1-A). Classification for Designation: Cultural and Architectural Significance. West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 5 Ill. DISTRICT INVENTORY The West Settlers Historic District is comprised of: • Contributing Buildings 23 • Non-contributing Buildings 30 • Total Structures 53 The Contributing Building were constructed in: • 1900 - 1909 2 • 1910 - 1919 3 • 1920 - 1929 8 • 1930 - 1939 1 • 1940 - 1947 9 The Contributing Buildings represent the following architectural styles • Mission Revival 1 • Bungalow 1 • Vernacular 18 • Commercial Art Moderne 1 • Commercial Vernacular 2 Two of the contributing buildings in the district are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places: 1. The Solomon D. Spady House, 170 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 19, Lots 5, 6 and part of 7) 2. The Susan Williams House, 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue (Block 36, Lots 5 and 6) Three of the noncontributing buildings are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places as historic sites to commemorate the fact that, though the original buildings no longer exist, the institutions have remained on their -5- • West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 6 original sites. A small park, the site of the first school, is also designated to the Local Register. The historic sites are as follows: 1. The Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church was founded in 1896. The original building, which was enlarged several times, no longer exists. However, the present noncontributing building is located on the original site; 40 N.W. 4th Avenue. (Block 28, Lot 2). 2. St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (established as Mt. Tabor in 1897) was organized in 1899, the first church was constructed on the site in 1911. Largely demolished by the 1928 hurricane, the building has been remodeled to its present noncontributing condition and is located on the original site, 119 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 27, Lot 5). 3. The Free. and Accepted Masonic Lodge 275 was established in 1899. The original building was constructed in 1904. The present noncontributing building is located on the Lodge's original site, 85 N.W. 5th Avenue, (Block 28, Lot 1) 4. A small park, which is a locally designated historic site, is located on the east side of N.W. 5th Avenue between West Atlantic Avenue and N.W. 1st Street. The park commemorates the site of School No. 4 Delray Colored which was accredited by the Dade County School Board (Palm Beach County was part of Dade County until 1909) in 1895, and is named for its first two teachers, B.F. James and Frances Bright. The school, which was originally a thatched pavilion but by 1913 had become a substantial wood frame structure, was demolished in 1947 when a new building was built on the site of the Spady elementary school. -6- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 7 IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE As described in the district inventory, there is one house constructed in the bungalow style; one in the Mission Revival; and one commercial building constructed in the Art Moderne style. The balance of the vernacular buildings are characteristic of the construction in the early years of' the City's African-American community. Usually of frame construction on a pier foundation, the majority of the buildings have wood siding and a composition shingle roof. A number of the original vernacular structures were altered to incorporate elements of the bungalow style, popular in the 1920s and 30s and elements of the Florida Ranch style of the 1950s and 60s. Many of the district's early vernacular buildings follow a linear arrangement of rooms and doors from the front porch to the back door. There is no hallway in this type of construction, the rooms open from one to the next and culminate at the back porch or stoop. In northern Florida as well as other parts of the south this type of construction had the front and rear doors to one side of the building and is referred to as a "shotgun house". However, the Delray version of this linear construction generally has the front and back doors centered in the front and rear facades. It is possible that this center door configuration took its inspiration from northern Florida and Georgia log cabins which usually had the door centered on the front elevation. Most of the early houses had a small fireplace for heating. The cook stove and kitchen were in the rear room or in a partially enclosed rear porch. The fact that so many of these modest vernacular buildings survived the vicissitudes of weather and time are a testimony and tribute to the integrity of their builders. The following is a brief biography of two of the earliest builders in the African-American community: Isaiah Bruin Isaiah Bruin was born in Quincy, Florida, a small town northwest of Tallahassee. He migrated to Delray in 1909 and established himself as a carpenter and builder. Shortly after his arrival he married Martha Goldwire, also from Quincy. The Bruins had one child, a daughter named Letha. Mr. Bruin was a founder and Deacon of the Primitive Baptist Church which was established in 1914. When construction on the church began in 1920, Mr. Bruin was called upon to complete all of the woodworking in the building. A grandson, Raleigh Harris and grand daughter, Lillie Terry still reside in Delray. It is interesting to note that, Mr. Harris's son, Reginald Harris, the great grandson of Isaiah Bruin, is an architect practicing in Lantana. -7- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 8 Examples of Bruin's buildings can be found throughout the African- community. Buildings in the district are as follows: • 52 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Primitive Baptist Church. • 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Susan Williams House, listed in the Local Register of Historic places. • 125 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Nelson House. • 36 N.W. 4th Avenue, moved to present site; formerly the Mt. Olive Parsonage. • N.W. 4th Avenue, The Ola Strainge House • William Robinson Born in 1879 in Yemasse, South Carolina, a small community northwest of Beaufort, William Robinson migrated to Delray in 1901. As a young man of twenty two, he started work as a share cropper but was soon able to buy a horse and wagon and a plot of land at the northeast corner of N.W. 1st Street and N.W. 4th Avenue. He began construction on his residence, 317 N.W. 1st Street, in 1902 and by 1904 he had completed three rooms surrounded on two sides by a large porch. A short time later he returned to south Carolina where he married his childhood sweetheart, Essie Mordecai, who accompanied him to Delray and the new house which was waiting for her. He continued to farm, buying land to the west of town. Meanwhile, during the non-farming season, and as his knowledge of construction increased, he was asked to build houses for his neighbors. As the Robinson family increased, they were to have eight children all of whom were born in the house, Will Robinson continued to enlarge the original homestead. It was one of the first houses in the community to have electricity and running water, and later a telephone. In the early 1920s a large room on the southwest corner of the building was remodeled and enlarged to accommodate a grocery store which was run by Essie and Will. As grocery stores became more numerous in the community, the Robinsons converted it into a dry goods store which was operated by George Coleman who became the first black mortician in Delray Beach. The house was a social focal point of the community. It was of such sturdy construction that it was designated an official hurricane shelter by the Red Cross. The Red Cross supplied cots, blankets and food and the hurricane victims were given shelter until they could return to their homes. -8- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 9 As the Robinson farm production became more prolific he constructed a packing house on his property in 1916. The packing house, which was remodeled into a dwelling, still stands at 315 N.W. 1st Street. William and Essie Robinson were active and respected leaders in the community. William served on the Board of Trustees of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church for most of his life and was active on its building committee, his name is on the cornerstone of the church building. V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE In 1894 William Linton came to the area of what is now Delray Beach and purchased 160 acres of untamed Florida wilderness from Captain George Gleason. Shortly after his purchase Linton, returned to his home in Saginaw, Michigan hoping to entice a group to follow him to Florida, purchase land from him, and start a new town which he modestly named Town of Linton. That same year a small group of black families from the Panhandle of Florida arrived in the area, purchased land from Henry Flagler's Model Land Company and settled west of the acreage bought by Linton. Led by Fagen Henry and his wife Jane, these pioneering black families persuaded other relatives and friends to join them in their homesteading efforts. Linton returned the following year leading a small party of white settlers to begin a new life in the wilderness. On arrival in 1895 they found that the black families had not only harvested a winter crop, but had petitioned the County School Board to establish a school for their children. It is interesting to note that following the Civil war and after the end -of Reconstruction in 1877 many railroads, extending into unpopulated areas, encouraged African-Americans to purchase land and found settlements along their rights-of way which often extended several miles on either side. Undoubtedly, Fagen Henry and his early group were familiar with the practice and were aware that land could be bought from Flagler's Model Land Company. They must have also been aware of the "land set aside" program that the Model Land Company gave for cultural and religious organization, as the deed for the land for Mt. Olive church states that the property was purchased from the company for$1.25. As the small settlement grew, African-Americans came to the area from north and west Florida as well as from Georgia and South Carolina. They were drawn to the settlement for several reasons; the opportunity to purchase land and to farm the winter vegetables which produced cash crops to enhance their small subsistence home plots was one incentive. The other incentive to migrating to the area was that the black families could take advantage of the employment opportunities created by the rapidly expanding white community to the east. • -9- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 10 Education and religion were the two most important institutions in the early days of the neighborhood. The school, three churches and the Masonic Lodge were all established within the West Settlers Historic District between 1895 and 1920. It is important to note that though many of the descendants of the neighborhood have moved away from the immediate area, they support the religious institutions of their youth. The churches within the historic district continue to grow in membership, supported by those who reside in the neighborhood and by those who have left but feel cultural and religious ties to the established institutions. Mt. Olive has recently completed an extensive addition and St. Paul AME has approved plans for a sizable expansion. This personal and financial commitment reinforces the historic and cultural significance of the historic district. In addition to the formal religious and cultural institutions, the district was a center of residential and commercial activity. A few examples the latter are noted below as a nostalgic reminder of the district's past. • The La France Hotel, built in 1947 to accommodate African- American musicians and entertainers, was the only hotel in the in the segregated City to receive black guests. • Edmond's Barber Shop, has been in the same location for many years, though the original building was torn down. • Tressie's Beauty Shop, located in a 1947 building on N.W. 3rd Avenue, has been a neighborhood fixture for many years. • A croquet court, which was the scene of lively competition between nearby towns, and is now part of Mt. Olive's parking lot, is remembered by many residents. • Many of the African-American community leaders lived or owned property within the district. Solomon David "Prof" Spady and his wife Jessie lived until retirement on N.W. 5th Avenue. Althea Blakley, whose teaching career spanned 40 years, also lived on N.W. 5th Avenue. Will and Essie Robinson, Fagen Henry, the Green family and many others were residents and landowners of the district. VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This district should be assessed for its historical significance which perhaps weighs more heavily that its architectural importance. Many of the structures rank low in the history of architectural achievement, 44 West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 11 however the district has a high threshold of historical significance. It tells an important story of life in the early African-American community. If we are to tell the history of our community we must recognize that historic areas are as important as structures. Work, domestic, religious and social life, the cultural foundations of the neighborhood, are an integral part of this district's history. It is important to recognize the part that segregation of the races played in the development, both physically and culturally, in the history of this neighborhood and of the City as a whole. The district is significant for its association with the pioneering African- American families who helped to settle the City. Despite racial segregation, their commitment to the success of the City was remarkable and deserves recognition. For example in the first election held after the Town of Delray was incorporated in 1911, a prominent land owner and African-American, George H. Green ran for the City Commission, and though defeated, garnered 16 votes out of total of 56 votes cast. Many of the early dwellings in the district have been demolished by neglect, by disinterested owners, or by the City itself. To insure that this neighborhood remains intact for future generations and to help them understand and take pride in the achievement of these early pioneers, it is essential to preserve the structures of the area. It is appropriate that this neighborhood be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places for it is worthy of the protection and special consideration afforded by that designation. Criteria for Designation To qualify as an historic district the properties must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in Section 4.5.1(B)(2) or (3) The proposed district more than meets the criteria for designation and fulfills the qualifications as follows: 4.5.1(B)(2) Historical or Cultural Significance (d) Exemplifies the historical, political, cultural, economic, or social trends of the community in history. (e) Is associated in a significant way with a past or continuing institution which has contributed substantially to the life of the City. 4.5.1(B)(3) Architectural or Aesthetic Significance (a) Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one or more distinctive architectural styles. 41- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 12 (b) Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, or method of construction. • 42 —Li' 1 1ta 4 I . (.0 f NJL—(,.I,, ti N sJ W C t ; ,Ij �y � e ° �� Z r , 7K;• `Z r > F-- U?r El > 0• IN � p -1 x 1�-- t Z --1� ere 1 ri_.?-, < PiTT , r n mil_ �'`� Cu r_ti© Cb ! /ZZ3 /d5 a/5 /71.$ /707 MILLER /sk- /R03 /¢Oz /727 Oa � � LJE ;s;ati. Hal 'ZilM33 RN ? %., CA 4•� A.a k,... rN i t y p a v 0 N W ®'� � 0 b p 1 I 't� io11i Is r -1 Q b ® o "ti _. G e /621 /8/ 76/•3 /723 /7/7 /713 Oa /70/ ATLANTIC AV. 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BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES City Building Cards City Building Permit Records Palm Beach County NAL File Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1922-1926-1949 Voters Registration, Town of Delray, 1911 Minutes of the Town of Delray Council, September 4, 1911 Oral History: Alice Muse McCray, 1995 and 1996 Essie Robinson, 1995 and 1996 Michael Zimny, Florida Heritage Magazine, Spring 1996, Tallahassee. Zoral. Publication of the Orlando Sentinel Communications Company, Orlando 1991 Lauther, Olive Chapman, The Lonesome Road, Center Printing Co., Miami 1963 Connection: African-American History and CRM. CRM (US Cultural Resources Management) Volume 19 November 2 1995 U/cayce/westset 43- MARTIN rNE Nil NuumImiin LUTHER a IN m mi m en KING JR�! � � 10 BLVD. oor LL.i 91r LIE ii LLj -Frr�jj Ld VACANT LLI> ' NC NC > NC NC 1 2 r.191g Q Q J Q n Q VACANT�i4 a i. 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BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES Report prepared September 1996 by Vera Farrington, City of Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board and Patricia Cayce, Historic Preservation Planner, City of Delray Beach. West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Paae 3 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Location; The West Settlers Historic District is bounded on the north by Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (N.W. 2nd Street). The eastern boundary is as follows: the alley running north and south in Block 43; N.W. 3rd Avenue between N.W. 1st Street and the east-west alley of Block 36. The southern boundary is N.W. 1st Street between N.W. 3rd Avenue and the alley in Block 43; "the east-west alley in Block 36 and Block 28 and the south property line of Lot 13, Block 20. The western boundary is the north-south alley and the eastern 1/2 half of the block south of the alley of Block 19; the north-south alley in the north half of Block 20. Present Zoning: General Commercial (GC); Community Facilities (CF); Residential (R-1-A). Classification for Designation: Cultural and Architectural Significance. • • -3- • I I MARTIN ror IN. ImlaI1Qal LUTHER1111 = = = ice KING JR!NMIIMt BLVD. I oOr Li IHC rtr 'Fri�Lil r�4 jI_ VACANT >7. NC NC > NC NC 4.923 �J I < C •- VACANT Q pa NC ' C rrj r NC - r VACANT 191J7 r ri r r 10HSPADY _ NC1Jr� J J NC r •y�.J J J r •ii....iii•ii. NC �ar,_ - 9l7 J ST. PAU - VACANT S..0 CHURCH VACANT ........ T ST. RAMS =.:i:iii g: PARKING 'O.�i�i�i�i�ii� 1 9 97le NC _ I LOT ••OO��i�i�i i� - Jr •U I NC ��i VACANT NC = NC �iiii�iiO�i AZ7 I VACANT ♦.�..�...�. ,r �� ■ Pr.! o9I8 VACANT I I— ? lylserrr - H '" NC /��r�r NC NC =oII CD s . Z ., a NC NC JJ J7 VACANT El NC i aOt J_3T7 re r3i5 r at lei i� N.W. 1ST ST. 1 ' TfASONTC��i'•�i�i�iiiiii� 9701 i•'•`vvvPi�•i giii....•W Y'•A UT. OUVE CHURCH.•...* VACANT MEE : I VACANT ; rlr:.••4 Tr. l92 ;, VACANT 2 0 z _¢�-ti .v_ s z . 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DISTRICT INVENTORY The West Settlers Historic District is comprised of: • Contributing Buildings 23 • Non-contributing Buildings 30 • Total Structures 53 The Contributing Building were constructed in: • 1900 - 1909 2 • 1910 - 1919 3 • 1920 - 1929 8 • 1930 - 1939 1 • 1940 - 1947 9 The Contributing Buildings represent the following architectural styles • Mission Revival 1 • Bungalow 1 •_ Vernacular 18 • Commercial Art Moderne 1 • Commercial Vernacular 2 Two of the contributing buildings in the district are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places: 1. The Solomon D. Spady House, 170 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 19, Lots 5, 6 and part of 7) 2. The Susan Williams House, 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue (Block 36, Lots 5 and 6) Three of the noncontributing buildings are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places as historic sites to commemorate the fact that, though the original buildings no longer exist, the institutions have remained on their -5- • West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Pace 6 - original sites. A small park, the site of the first school, is also designated to the Local Register. The historic sites are as follows: 1. The Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church was founded in 1896. The original building, which was enlarged several times, no longer exists. However, the present noncontributing building is located on the original site; 40 N.W. 4th Avenue. (Block 28, Lot 2). • 2. St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (established as Mt. Tabor in 1897) was organized in 1899, the first church was constructed on the site in 1911. Largely demolished by the 1928 hurricane, the building has been remodeled to its present noncontributing condition and is located on the original site, 119 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 27, Lot 5). 3. The Free.and Accepted Masonic Lodge 275 was established in 1899. The original - building was constructed in 1904. The present noncontributing building is located on the Lodge's original site, 85 N.W. 5th Avenue, (Block 28, Lot 1) 4. A small park, which is a locally designated historic site, is located on the - east side of N.W. 5th Avenue between West Atlantic Avenue and N.W. 1st Street. The park commemorates the site of School No. 4 Delray Colored which was accredited by the Dade County School Board (Palm Beach County was part of Dade County until 1909) in 1895, and is named for its first two teachers, B.F. James and Frances Bright. The school, which was originally a thatched pavilion but by 1913 had become a substantial wood frame structure, was demolished in 1947 when a new building was built on the site of the Spady elementary school. -6- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 7 IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE As described in the district inventory, there is one house constructed in the bungalow style; one in the Mission Revival; and one commercial building constructed in the Art Moderne style. The balance of the vernacular buildings are characteristic of the construction in the early years of• the City's African-American community. Usually of frame construction on a pier foundation, the majority of the buildings have wood siding and a composition shingle roof. A number of the original vernacular structures were altered to incorporate elements of the bungalow style, popular in the 1920s and 30s and elements of the Florida Ranch style of the 1950s and 60s. Many of the district's early vernacular buildings follow a linear arrangement of rooms and doors from the front porch to the back door. There is no hallway in this type of construction, the rooms open from one to the next and culminate at the back porch or stoop. In northern Florida as well as other parts of the south this type of construction had the front and rear doors to one side of the building and is referred to as a "shotgun house". However, the Delray version of this linear construction generally has the front and back doors centered in the front and rear facades. It is possible that this center door configuration took its inspiration from northern Florida and Georgia log cabins which usually had the door centered on the front elevation. Most of the early houses had a small fireplace for heating. The cook stove and kitchen were in the rear room or in a partially enclosed rear porch. The fact that so many of these modest vernacular buildings survived the vicissitudes of weather and time are a testimony and tribute to the integrity of their builders. The following is a brief biography of two -of the earliest builders in the African-American community: Isaiah Bruin Isaiah Bruin was born in Quincy, Florida, a small town northwest of Tallahassee. He migrated to Delray in 1909 and established himself as a carpenter -and builder. Shortly after his arrival he married Martha Goldwire, also from Quincy. The Bruins had one child, a daughter named Letha. Mr. Bruin was a founder and Deacon of the Primitive Baptist Church which was established in 1914. When construction on the church began in 1920, Mr. Bruin was called upon to complete all of the woodworking in the building. A grandson, Raleigh Harris and grand daughter, Lillie Terry still reside in Delray. It is interesting to note that, Mr. Harris's son, Reginald Harris, the great grandson of Isaiah Bruin, is an architect practicing in Lantana. -7- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 8 Examples of Bruin's buildings can be found throughout the African- community. Buildings in the district are as follows: • 52 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Primitive Baptist Church. • 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Susan Williams House, listed in the Local Register of Historic places. • 125 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Nelson House. • 36 N.W. 4th Avenue, moved to present site; formerly the Mt. Olive Parsonage. • N.W. 4th Avenue, The Ola Strainge House William Robinson Born in 1879 in Yemasse, South Carolina, a small community northwest of Beaufort, William Robinson migrated to Delray in 1901. As a young man of twenty two, he started work as a share cropper but was soon able to buy a horse and wagon and a plot of land at the northeast corner of N.W. 1st Street and N.W. 4th Avenue. He began construction on his residence, 317 N.W. 1st Street, in 1902 and by 1904 he had completed three rooms surrounded on two sides by a large porch. A short time later he returned to south Carolina where he married his childhood sweetheart, Essie Mordecai, who accompanied him to Delray and the new house which was waiting for her. He continued to farm, buying land to the west of town. Meanwhile, during the non-farming season, and as his knowledge of construction increased, he was asked to build houses for his neighbors. As the Robinson family increased, they were to have eight children all of whom were born in the house, Will Robinson continued to enlarge the original homestead. It was one of the first houses in the community to have electricity and running water, and later a telephone. In the early 1920s a large room on the southwest corner of the building was remodeled and enlarged to accommodate a grocery store which was run - by Essie and Will. As grocery stores became more numerous in the community, the Robinsons converted it into a dry goods store which was operated by George Coleman who became the first black mortician in Delray Beach. The house was a social focal point of the community. It was of such sturdy construction that it was designated an.official hurricane shelter by the Red Cross. The Red Cross supplied cots, blankets and food and the hurricane victims were given shelter until they could return to their homes. -8- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 9 As the Robinson farm production became more prolific he constructed a packing house on his property in 1916. The packing house, which was remodeled into a dwelling, still stands at 315 N.W. 1st Street. William and Essie Robinson were active and respected leaders in the community. William served on the Board of Trustees of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church for most of his life and was active on its building committee, his name is on the cornerstone of the church building. V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE In 1894 William Linton came to the area of what is now Delray Beach and purchased 160 acres of untamed Florida wilderness from Captain George Gleason. Shortly after his purchase Linton, returned to his home in Saginaw, Michigan hoping to entice a group to follow him to Florida, purchase land.from him, and start a new town which he modestly named Town of Linton. That same year a small group of black families from the Panhandle of Florida arrived in the area, purchased land from Henry Flagler's Model Land Company and settled west of the acreage bought by Linton. Led by Fagen Henry-and his wife Jane, these pioneering black families persuaded other relatives and friends to join them in their homesteading efforts. Linton returned the following year leading a small party of white settlers to begin a new life in the wilderness. On arrival in 1895 they found that the black families had not only harvested a winter crop, but had petitioned the County School Board to establish a school for their children. It is interesting to note that following the Civil war and after the end -of Reconstruction in 1877 many railroads, extending into unpopulated areas, encouraged African Americans to purchase land and found settlements along their rights-of way which often extended several miles on either side. Undoubtedly, Fagen Henry and his early group were familiar with the practice and were aware that land could be bought from Flagler's Model Land Company. They must have also been aware of the "land set aside" program that the Model Land Company gave for cultural and religious organization, as the deed for the land for Mt. Olive church states that the property was purchased from the company for$1.25. As the small settlement grew, African-Americans came to the area from north and west Florida as well as from Georgia and South Carolina. They were drawn to the settlement for several reasons; the opportunity to purchase land and to farm the winter vegetables which produced cash crops to enhance their small subsistence home plots was one incentive. The other incentive to migrating to the area was that the black families could take advantage of the employment opportunities created by the rapidly expanding white community to the east. -9- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report _ Page 10 Education and religion were the two most important institutions in the early days of the neighborhood. The school, three churches and the Masonic Lodge were all established within the West Settlers Historic District between 1895 and 1920. It is important to note that though many of the descendants of the neighborhood have moved away from the immediate area, they support the religious institutions of their youth. The churches within the historic district continue to grow in membership, supported by those who reside in the neighborhood and by those who have left but feel cultural and religious ties to the established institutions. Mt. Olive has recently completed an extensive addition and St. Paul AME has approved plans for a sizable expansion. This personal and financial commitment reinforces the historic and cultural significance of the historic district. In addition to the formal religious and cultural institutions, the district was a center of residential and commercial activity. A few examples the latter are noted below as a nostalgic reminder of the district's past. • The La France Hotel, built in 1947 to accommodate African- American musicians and entertainers, was the only hotel in the in the segregated City to receive black guests. • Edmond's Barber Shop, has been in the same location for many years, though the original building was torn down. • Tressie's Beauty Shop, located in a 1947 building on N.W. 3rd Avenue, has been a neighborhood fixture for many years. • A croquet court, which was the scene of lively competition between nearby towns, and is. now part of Mt. Olive's parking lot, is • remembered by many residents. • Many of the African-American community leaders lived or owned property within the district. Solomon David "Prof' Spady and his wife Jessie lived until retirement on N.W. 5th Avenue. Althea Blakley, whose teaching career spanned 40 years, also lived on N.W. 5th Avenue. Will and Essie Robinson, Fagen Henry, the Green family and many others were residents and landowners of the district. VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This district should be assessed for its historical significance which perhaps weighs more heavily that its architectural importance. Many of the structures rank low in the history of architectural achievement, -14 West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 11 however the district has a high threshold of historical significance. It tells an important story of life in the early African-American community. If we are to tell the history of our community we must recognize that historic areas are as important as structures. Work, domestic, religious and social life, the cultural foundations of the neighborhood, are an integral part of this district's history. It is important to recognize the part that segregation of the races played in the development, both physically and culturally, in the history of this neighborhood and of the City as a whole. The district is significant for its association with the pioneering African- American families who helped to settle the City. Despite racial segregation, their commitment to the success of the City was remarkable and deserves recognition. For example in the first election held after the Town of Delray was incorporated in 1911, a prominent land owner and African-American, George H. Green ran for the City Commission, and though defeated, garnered 16 votes out of total of 56 votes cast. Many of the early dwellings in the district have been demolished by neglect, by disinterested owners, or by the City itself. To insure that this neighborhood remains intact for future generations and to help them understand and take pride in the achievement of these early pioneers, it is essential to preserve the structures of the area. It is appropriate that this neighborhood be listed in the Local Register of Historic Places for it is worthy of the protection and special consideration afforded by that designation. Criteria for Designation To qualify as an historic district the properties must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in Section 4.5.1(B)(2) or (3) The proposed district more than meets the criteria for designation and fulfills the qualifications as follows: 4.5.1(B)(2) Historical or Cultural Significance (d) Exemplifies the historical, political, cultural, economic, or social trends of the community in history. (e) Is associated in a significant way with a past or continuing institution which has contributed substantially to the life of the City. 4.5.1(B)(3) Architectural or Aesthetic Significance (a) Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one or more distinctive architectural styles. • 41- , • West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 12 (b) Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, or method of construction. Li o •[1] La ° Id' { I n k31 1 f IL1 via 1 tl1 lt4 17J 1iJ !V i,Y/ ![{t 1Q!- ` i.._ pal ✓.i, /A• /J1 /18 /14 //f /0 ��,• 223 N . R EAT TY ,��u /v/ r u AY / /11 1.--_-2)-1 fii Nfl/1,�/,v! i r ?tr 1�� 1 -r (LLLJ ar,,,r �_1 rtluua� aJ GYU.YCiY 9 I KO!O./(OI f < No AIAA ....I .N .--. FT 35 36 v /1' ' z 1� plr, . < 'I �•I1`� It.— , 1 r( (I!c,). ..r Q ,l.. t11 I. c'v •, 1/,! it; I- N . LARSON ,'i.f eV ><t/ MI 70 1_1, o 11_1:4 Iv ril ,,,,.-, ,g,flui; ,„„c,c, t,,;,, •eiro. 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ATLANTIC AV. 1926 SANBORN MAP 7 l West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 13 IV. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES City Building Cards City Building Permit Records Palm Beach County NAL File Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1922-1926-1949 Voters Registration, Town of Delray, 1911 Minutes of the Town of Delray Council, September 4, 1911 Oral History: Alice Muse McCray, 1995 and 1996 Essie Robinson, 1995 and 1996 Michael Zimny, Florida Heritaae Maaazine, Spring 1996, Tallahassee. Zoral. Publication of the Orlando Sentinel Communications Company, Orlando 1991 Lauther, Olive Chapman, The Lonesome Road, Center Printing Co., Miami 1963 Connection: African-American History and CRM, CRM (US Cultural Resources Management) Volume 19 November 2 1995 U/cayce/westset -13- VVt ST SETT RS H iSTO'REIC D[IST[RICT DESIIGNAMNI REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA • West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 2 DESIGNATION REPORT WEST SETTLERS HISTORIC DISTRICT TABLE OF CONTENTS I. GENERAL INFORMATION II. LOCATION MAP Ill. DISTRICT INVENTORY IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE V. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES Report prepared September 1996 by Vera Farrington, City of Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board and Patricia Cayce, Historic Preservation Planner, City of Delray Beach. West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Location:. The West Settlers Historic District is bounded on the north by Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (N.W. 2nd Street). The eastern boundary is as follows: the alley running north and south in Block 43; N.W. 3rd Avenue between N.VV. 1st Street and the east-west alley of Block 36. The southern boundary is N.W. 1st Street between N.W. 3rd Avenue and the alley in Block 43; .the east-west alley in Block 36 and Block 28 and the south property line of Lot 13, Block 20. The western boundary is the north-south alley and the eastern 1/2 half of the block south of the alley of Block 19; the north-south alley in the north half of Block 20. Present Zoning: General Commercial (GC); Community Facilities (CF); Residential (R-1-A). Classification for Designation: Cultural and Architectural Significance. • -3- -- t{ _ __ __!__ — I }- I - L� N W _ JRD ST. • � - —_ CITY — 1. - ATTORNEY _— A — 1 - _ BUILDING r — MARTIN TH>= KING J . 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STADIUM j { ) i k 11 41 il I I J : ; • _ r NO. i 1 I i4IiIi �! i ATLANTIC AVENUE l" (I(I 4 POLICE i SOUTH H I COMPLEX COUNTY - �L =I ` 5 } COURT0 I —til a a a HOUSE •- -. cn- CC t� (O I tIl f 'J N ^� sm. 1ST S . , In - N ffI N M Ul!_ Ins - n.l - - — , -- N • • PLANNING D£PARD,,ENT CITY C-D:LRAY E'EACt1,FL -- C.'Gl)AL DSSE MAP SYSTEM -- WS, FET:L4AS5 West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 5 DISTRICT INVENTORY The West Settlers Historic District is comprised of: • Contributing Buildings 23 • Non-contributing Buildings 30 Total Structures 53 The Contributing Building were constructed in: • 1900- 1909 2 O 1910 - 1919 3 • 1920 - 1929 8 1930 - 1939 1 • 1940 - 1947 9 The Contributing Buildings represent the following architectural styles _ Mission Revival 1 • Bungalow 1 • Vernacular 18 • Commercial Art Moderne 1 • Commercial Vernacular 2 Two of the contributing buildings in the district are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places: 1. The Solomon D_ Spady House, 170 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 19, Lots 5. 6 and part of 7) 2. The Susan Williams House, 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue (Block 36, Lots 5 and 6) Three of the noncontributina buildings are listed in the Local Register of Historic Places as historic sites to commemorate the fact that, though the original buildings no longer exist, the institutions have remained on their • West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 6 • original sites. A small park, the site of the first school, is also designated to the Local Register_ The historic sites are as follows: 1. The Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church was founded in 1896. The original building, which was enlarged several times, no longer exists. However, the present noncontributing building is located on the original site; 40 N.W. 4th Avenue. (Block 28, Lot 2). 2. St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (established as Mt. Tabor in 1897) was organized in 1899, the first church was constructed on the site in 1911. Largely demolished by the 1928 hurricane, the building has been remodeled to its present noncontributing condition and is located on the original site, 119 N.W. 5th Avenue (Block 27, Lot 5). 3. The Free.and Accepted Masonic Lodge 275 was established in 1899. The original building was constructed in 1904. The present noncontributing building is located on the Lodge's original site, 85 N.W. 5th Avenue, (Block 28, Lot 1) 4. A small park, which is a locally designated historic site, is located on the east side of N.W. 5th Avenue between West Atlantic Avenue and N.W. 1st Street. The park commemorates the site of School No. 4 Delray Colored which was accredited by.the Dade County School Board (Palm Beach County was part of Dade County until 1909) in 1895, and is named for its first two teachers, B.F..James and Frances Bright. The school, which was originally a thatched pavilion but by 1913 had become a substantial wood frame structure, was demolished in 1947 when a new building was built on the site of the Spady elementary school. • -6- :Vest Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 7 IV. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE As described in the district inventory, there is one house constructed in the bungalow style; one in the Mission Revival; and one commercial building constructed in the Art iM]oderne style. The balance of the vernacular buildings are characteristic of the construction in the early years of the City's African-American community. Usually of frame construction on a pier foundation, the majority of the buildings have wood siding and a composition shingle roof. A number of the original vernacular structures were altered to incorporate elements of the bungalow style, popular in the 1920s and 30s and elements of the Florida Ranch style of the 1950s and 60s. Many of the district's early vernacular buildings follow a linear arrangement of rooms and doors from the front porch to the back door. There is no hallway in this type of construction, the rooms open from one to the next and culminate at the back porch or stoop. In northern Florida as well as other parts of the south this type of construction had the front and rear doors to one side of the building and is referred to as a "shotgun house". However, the Delray version of this linear construction generally has the front and back doors centered in the front and rear facades. it is possible that this center door configuration took its inspiration from northern Florida end Georgia log_cabins which usually had the door centered on the front elevation. Most of the early houses had a small fireplace for heating. The cook stove and kitchen were in the rear room or in a partially enclosed rear porch. The fact that so many of these modest vernacular buildings survived the vicissitudes of weather and time are a testimony and tribute to the integrity of their builders. The following is a brief biography of two of the earliest builders in the African-American community: Isaiah Bruin Isaiah Bruin was born in Quincy, Florida, a small town northwest of Tallahassee. He migrated to Delray in 1909 and established himself as a carpenter and builder. Shortly after his arrival he married Martha Goidwire, also from Quincy. The Bruins had one child, a daughter named Letha. Mr. Bruin was a founder and Deacon of the Primitive Baptist Church which was established in 1914. When construction on the church began in 1920, Mr. Bruin was called upon to complete all of the woodworking in the building. A grandson, Raleigh Harris and grand daughter, Lillie Terry still reside in Delray. It is interesting to note that, Mr. Harris's son, Reginald Harris, the great grandson of Isaiah Bruin, is an architect practicing in Lantana. -7- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 8 Examples of Bruin's buildings can be found throughout the African- community. Buildings in the district are as follows: • 52 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Primitive Baptist Church. • 30 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Susan Williams House, listed in the Local Register of Historic places. • 125 N.W. 3rd Avenue, The Nelson House. • 36 N.W. 4th Avenue, moved to present site; formerly the Mt. Olive Parsonage. • N.W. 4th Avenue, The Ola Strainge House William Robinson Born in 1879 in Yernasse, South Carolina, a small community northwest of Beaufort, William Robinson migrated to Delray in 1901. As a young man of twenty two, he started work as a share cropper but was soon able to buy a horse and wagon and a plot of land at the northeast corner of N.W. 1st Street and N.W. 4th Avenue. He began construction on his residence, 317 N.W. 1st Street, in 1902 and by 1904 he had completed three rooms surrounded on two sides by a large porch. A short time later he returned to south Carolina where he married his childhood sweetheart, . Essie Mordecai, who accompanied him to Delray and the new house which was waiting for her. He continued to farm, buying land to the west of town. Meanwhile, during the, non-farming season, and as his knowledge of construction increased, he was asked to build houses for his neighbors. As the Robinson family increased, they were to have eight children all of whom were born in the house, Will Robinson continued to enlarge the original homestead. it was one of the first houses in the community to have electricity and running water, and later a telephone. In the early 1920s a large room on the southwest corner of the building was remodeled and enlarged to accommodate a grocery store which was run by Essie and Will. As grocery stores became more numerous in the community, the Robinsons converted it into a dry goods store which was operated by George Coleman who became the first black mortician in Delray Beach. The house was a social focal point of the community. It was of such sturdy construction that it was designated an official hurricane shelter by the Red Cross. The Red Cross supplied cots, blankets and food and the hurricane victims were given shelter until they could return to their homes. -s- West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 9 As the Robinson farm production became more prolific he constructed a packing house on his property in 1916. The packing house, which was remodeled into a dwelling, still stands at 315 N.W. 1st Street. William and Essie Robinson were active and respected leaders in the community. William served on the Board of Trustees of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church for most of his life and was active on its building committee, his name is on the cornerstone of the church building. V: HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE in 1894 William Linton came to the area of what is now Delray Beach and purchased 160 acres of untamed Florida wilderness from Captain George Gleason. Shortly after his purchase Linton, returned to his home in Saginaw, Michigan hoping to entice a group to follow him to Florida, purchase land from him, and start a new town which he modestly named Town of Linton. That same year a small group of black families from the Panhandle of Florida arrived in the area, purchased land from Henry Flagler's Model Land Company and settled west of the acreage bought by Linton. Led by Fagen Henry and his wife Jane, these pioneering black families persuaded other relatives and friends to join them in their homesteading efforts. Linton returned the following year leading a small party of white settlers to begin.a new life in the wilderness. On arrival in 1895 they found that the black families had not only harvested a winter crop, but had petitioned the County School Board to establish a school for their children. It is interesting to note that following the Civil war and after the end •of Reconstruction in 1877 many railroads, extending into unpopulated areas, encouraged African-Americans to purchase land arid found settlements along their rights-of way which often extended several miles on either side. Undoubtedly, Fagen Henry and his early group were familiar with the practice and were aware that land could be bought from Flagler's Model Land Company. They must have also been aware of the "land set aside" program that the Model Land Company gave for cultural and religious organization, as the deed for the land for Mt. Olive church states that the property was purchased from the company for $1.25. As the small settlement grew, African-Americans came to the area from north and west Florida as well as from Georgia and South Carolina. They were drawn to the settlement for several reasons; the opportunity to purchase land and to farm the winter vegetables which produced cash crops to enhance their small subsistence home plots was one incentive. The other incentive to migrating to the area was that the black families could take advantage of the employment opportunities created by the rapidly expanding white community to the east. -9- • west Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 10 Education and religion were the two most important institutions in the early days of the neighborhood. The school, three churches and the Masonic Lodge were all established within the West Settlers Historic District between 1895 and 1920. It is important to note that though many of the descendants of the neighborhood have moved away from the immediate area, they support the religious institutions of their youth. The churches within the historic district continue to grow in membership, supported by those who reside in the neighborhood and by those who have left but feel cultural and religious ties to the established institutions. Mt. Olive has recently completed an extensive addition and St. Paul AIM has approved plans for a sizable expansion. This personal and financial commitment reinforces the historic and cultural significance of the historic district. In addition to the formal religious and cultural institutions, the district was a center of residential and commercial activity. A few examples the latter are noted below as a nostalgic reminder of the district's past. • The La France Hotel, built in 1947 to accommodate African- American musicians and entertainers, was the only hotel in the in the segregated City to receive black guests. • Edmond's Barber Shop, has been in the same location for many years, though the original building was torn down. • Tressie's Beauty Shop, located in a 1947 building on N.VV. 3rd Avenue, has been a neighborhood fixture for many years. A croquet court, which was the scene of lively competition between nearby towns, and is. now part of Mt. OIive's parking lot, is remembered by many residents. Many of the African-American community leaders lived or owned property within the district. Solomon David "Prof' Spady and his wife Jessie lived until retirement on N.W. 5th Avenue. Althea Blakley, whose teaching career spanned 40 years, also lived on N.W. 5th Avenue. Will and Essie Robinson, Fagan Henry, the Green family and many others were residents and landowners of the district. VI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This district should be assessed for its historical significance which perhaps weighs more heavily that its architectural importance. Many of the structures rank low in the history of architectural achievement, -1 4 West Settlers Historic District Designation Report Page 11 however the district has a high threshold of historical significance. It tells an important story of life in the early African-American community. If we are to tell the history of our community we must recognize that historic areas are as important as structures. Work, domestic, religious and social life, the cultural foundations of the neighborhood, are an integral part of this district's history. It is important to recognize the part that segregation of the races played in the development, both physically and culturally, in the history of this neighborhood and of the City as a whole. The district is significant for its association with the pioneering African- American families who helped to settle the City. Despite racial segregation, their commitment to the success of the City was remarkable and deserves recognition. For example in the first election held after the Town of Delray was incorporated in 1911, a prominent land owner and African-American, George H. Green ran for the City Commission, and though defeated, garnered 16 votes out of total of 56 votes cast. Many of the early dwellings in the district have been demolished by neglect, by disinterested owners, or by the City itself. To insure that this neighborhood remains intact for future generations and to help them understand and take pride in the achievement of these early pioneers, it is essential to preserve the structures of the area. It is appropriate that this neighborhood be liisted_in the Local Register of Historic Places for it is _ worthy of the protection and special consideration afforded by that designation. Criteria for Designation To qualify as an historic district the properties must fulfill one or more of the criteria set forth in Section 4.5.1(B)(2) or (3) The proposed district more than meets the criteria for designation and fulfills the qualifications as follows: 4.5.1(B)(2) Historical or Cultural Significance (d) Exemplifies the historical, political, cultural, economic, or social trends of the community in history. 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Gray Building 500 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 RE: Grant No. S0906 Ms. Heiland: Enclosed you will find three (3) original copies of the Grant Award Agreement for Grant No. S0906. Each page requiring signature within each set has been marked with a blue tab. Please return two (2) of the original sets as the City of Delray Beach requires this many originals to be located on file. The sets may be mailed to my attention at 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444. If you require any additional assistance regarding the subject agreement, please contact me at 561.243.7284 or via email at alvarez(a�ci.delray-beach.fl.us. Sincerely, Amy E. Al ez Historic P servation Planner Enclosure: • Grant Award Agreement for Grant No. S0906 (3 Original Copies) SERVICE PERFORMANCE ° INTEGRITY KESPONSIBLE INNOVATIVE TEAMWORK -44 t 1''''._.;,,01_,1.E-4 0 1 i 1 L, .'-r L ,. .• L, 1:-\I '•r Y ,T JUL .9, 2 2065 ewe .!1 --- __ FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE P i N N i ;L. E O , _. Kurt S. Browning Secretary of State DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES July 23,2008 Ms.Amy E.Alvarez City of Delray Beach 100 North West 1st Avenue Delray Beach,FL 33444 RE: Delray Beach Historic District Markers Grant No. S0906 Dear Ms.Alvarez: Congratulations on receiving Historic Preservation Grant-In-Aid assistance for the above referenced project.Please review each of the enclosed documents carefully to ensure compliance with revised program requirements and deadlines. Please note that your Grant Award Agreement began on July 1,2008 and ends on June 30,2009. NO extensions will be granted,and your Grant Award Agreement will end on June 30,2009. Your two originals of the Grant Award Agreement,one cover sheet of Attachment A and Attachment B must be signed and returned to our office by October 1,2008.The Grant Award Agreement and all Attachments must be received by our office before the release of grant funds. The following items relating to the above referenced project are forwarded for your immediate action and future reference: 1. Grant Award Agreement(GAA) (return 2 originals)Please review the Grant Award Agreement and Attachments A and B carefully to avoid any misunderstandings of the limitations,conditions and requirements of the grant.Then: (a) Have both originals of the Grant Award Agreement signed by the person duly authorized to act for the grantee organization; (b) Return both originals of the Grant Award Agreement to this office for final execution. (c) We will return one fully executed copy of the Grant Award Agreement to you for retention in your project files. 500 S.Bronough Street • Tallahassee,FL 32399-0250 • http://www.flheritage.com 0 Director's Office 0 Archaeological Research •Historic Preservation 0 Historical Museums (850)245-6300•FAX:245-6435 (850)245-6444•FAX:245-6452 (850)245-6333•FAX:245-6437 (850)245-6400•FAX:245-6433 0 Palm Beach Regional Office 0 St.Augustine Regional Office 0 Tampa Regional Office (561)279-1475•FAX:279-1476 (904)825-5045•FAX:825-5044 (813)272-3843•FAX:272-2340 Ms.Alvarez Page Two July 23,2008 2. Attachment A(return 1 cover sheet)After reading Attachment A,please sign the top cover sheet of the document and return it to our office.Please keep this document on hand and refer to it periodically throughout the grant period. 3. Attachment B(return 1 original)This attachment refers to your responsibilities under the Florida Single Audit Act. Please keep a copy for your records and return the original to our office.If your organization expends more than$500,000 of state financial assistance(including funds received from this and other State agencies)within any of your organization's fiscal years,you will be responsible for submitting a Single Audit for that fiscal year to our office. Please keep a copy of this document,as one will not be returned to you. 4. Project Progress and Expenditure Report A copy of the reporting form is enclosed. Only one report is required for Historic Marker Grants: due on completion of the marker and after payment has been made,but no later than July 31,2009. An invoice and proof of payment must accompany the report.News releases and photographs must be included in the report. The form is also available in Microsoft Word format at www.flheritage.com/grants/info/reports. Failure to submit a Project&Expenditure Report by the stated deadline will result in our reporting the grant project as being in non-compliance with the grant reporting requirements to the Department's Bureau of Planning,Budget,and Financial Services.Payment of grant funds will be suspended until the reporting requirements have been satisfied. If you have any questions or if I can be of further assistance,please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone at(850)245-6351, SunCom 205-6333,or toll free at 1-800-847-PAST,by fax at 850-245- 6437,or by e-mail at seheiland@dos.state.fl.us. 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I y, p� value of the package(s)lost or damaged,but may not exceed In any event,we will not be liable for any damage,whether the maximum allowable declared value(s)orthe total declared [,Coney-haul:Gnac.qu ce In the event of untimely delivery, direct,incidental,special,or consequential,in excess of the value,whichever is less.You are responsible for proving the Facl ill,at your request and with some limitations,refund declared value of a shipment,whether or not FedEr:had actual loss or damage. or credit all transportation charges.See the current FedEx knowledge that such damages might be incurred,including Service Guide for more information. but not limited to loss of income or profits. r,r,nrrnnr.r,.nrm -- F ti -1 Ay -; I EH DELRAY BEACH 100 N.W. 1st AVENUE ° DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 ° 561/243-7000 All-AmeAll-AmericaCityCi y September 9, 2008 1993 Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Attention: Diane Colonna, Executive Director 20 North Swinton Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33444 RE: State Historical Markers for Historic Districts Dear Ms. Colonna: The City would like to thank the CRA's commitment to co-sponsor five (5) historical markers to be located within the following locally designated historic districts: Del-Ida Park (1), Marina (1), Old School Square (2), and West Settlers (1). Sponsorship provides the opportunity for the CRA to be listed on the bottom of the marker along with the City and the Florida Department of State. As the markers will be purchased in the coming weeks, submittal of the committed funds no later than September 19, 2008 will assist in this process. Please send a check payable to the City of Delray Beach in the amount of $2,375.00 ($475/marker) to the attention of Joseph Safford, Finance Director, 100 NW 15t Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida, 33444. Please remember each marker is double sided, and provides historical information relevant to the history of each historic district. The markers will provide a great educational opportunity not only for those passing through the community, but for city residents, as well. In addition, each marker will contain differing information to further the educational experience of its reader. Please feel free to contact me if you require any additional information relevant to the subject request. Sin ely, Amy E. 4reeHistoricervation Planner Cc: MaryAnn Young, Accountant II SERVICE ° PERFORMANCE ° INTEGRITY ° RESPONSIBLE ° INNOVATIVE ° TEAMWORK 4 •IT - LRAy ,; E - • DELRAY BEACH • 100 N.W.1st AVENUE DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 6 561/243-7000 heal All-America City 1 ' September 9, 2008 1993 Delray Beach Historical Society 2001 Attention: Stephanie Shipley, Executive Director 5 NE 1st Street Delray Beach, Florida 33444 RE: State Historical Marker for Nassau Park Historic District Dear Ms. Shipley: The City would like to thank the Delray Beach Historical Society's (DBHS) commitment to co-sponsor a historical marker to be located within the Nassau Park Historic District. Sponsorship provides the opportunity for the DBHS to be listed on the bottom of the sign along with the City and the Florida Department of State. As the markers will be purchased in the coming weeks, submittal of the committed funds no later than September 19, 2008 will assist in this process. Please send a check payable to the City of Delray Beach in the amount of $475.00 to the attention of Joseph Safford, Finance Director, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida, 33444. Please remember each marker is double sided, and provides historical information relevant to the history of the Nassau Park Historic District. The markers will provide a great educational opportunity not only for those passing through the community, but for city residents, as well. In addition, each marker will contain differing information to further the educational experience of its reader. Please feel free to contact me if you require any additional information relevant to the subject request. S. erely, AA/193 Amy E. rez Historic P servation Planner Cc: MaryAnn Young, Accountant II • SERVICE - PERFORMANCE • INTEGRITY • RESPONSIBLE • INNOVATIVE ` EAMWORK F EL , y E _ DELRAY BEACH F LOR ID A 100 N.W.1st AVENUE ° DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 561/243-7000 1121221 All-America City ' ' September 9, 2008 1993 EPOCH 2001 Attention: Daisy Fulton, Executive Director 170 NW 5th Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33444 RE: State Historical Marker for West Settlers Historic District Dear Ms. Fulton: The City would like to thank EPOCH's commitment to co-sponsor a historical marker to be located within the West Settlers Historic District. Sponsorship provides the opportunity for EPOCH to be listed on the bottom of the marker along with the City and the Florida Department of State. As the markers will be purchased in the coming weeks, submittal of the committed funds no later than September 19, 2008 will assist in this process. Please send a check payable to the City of Delray Beach in the amount of $475.00 to the attention of Joseph Safford, Finance Director, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida, 33444. Please remember each marker is double sided, and provides historical information relevant to the history of the West Settlers community. The markers will provide a great educational opportunity not only for those passing through the community, but for city residents, as well. In addition, each marker will contain differing information of the West Settlers community to further the educational experience of its reader. Please feel free to contact me if you require any additional information relevant to the subject request. Sinc ly, E. varez Histori reservation Planner Cc: MaryAnn Young,Accountant II SERVICE ° PERFORMANCE INTEGRITY tZESPONSIBLE INNOVATIVE TEAMWORK _ 1 . LH y : E E . • DELRAY BEACH 100 N.W.1st AVENUE DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 ° 561/243-7000 beta All-America City ' ' September 9, 2008 1993 Delray Beach Preservation Trust 2001 Attention: Lois Brezinski, Treasurer 777 East Atlantic Avenue Suite C2-250 Delray Beach, Florida 33483 RE: State Historical Marker for Marina Historic District Dear Ms. Brezinski: The City would like to thank the Delray Beach Preservation Trust's (DBPT) commitment to co-sponsor a historical marker to be located within the Marina Historic District. Sponsorship provides the opportunity for the DBPT to be listed on the bottom of the marker along with the City and the Florida Department of State. As the markers will be purchased in the coming weeks, submittal of the committed funds no later than September 19, 2008 will assist in this process. Please send a check payable to the City of Delray Beach in the amount of $475.00 to the attention of Joseph Safford, Finance Director, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida, 33444. Please remember each marker is double sided, and provides historical information relevant to the history of the Marina Historic District. The markers will provide a great educational opportunity not only for those passing through the community, but for city residents, as well. In addition, each marker will contain differing information to further the educational experience of its reader. Please feel free to contact me if you require any additional information relevant to the subject request. Si ely, Amy E. varez Historic Preservation Planner Cc: MaryAnn Young, Accountant II SERVICE ° PERFORMANCE ° INTEGRITY ° 1:ZESPONSISLE ° INNOVATIVE ° TEAMWORK Mail Completed Report to: Forms are available online at: http://www.flheritage.com/grants Sharyn Heiland Grants and Education Section Bureau of Historic Preservation 500 South Bronough Street Tallahassee,Florida 32399-0250 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANTS—State Funded (Main Street, Historic Markers*) PROJECT PROGRESS & EXPENDITURE REPORT GRANT NO. S0906 REPORTING PERIOD (PLEASE CIRCLE ONE) 1st/July-Sept. 2"d/Oct.-Dec. 3rd/Jan.-March FINAL/April-June Due Sept 30 Due Jan. 31 Due April 30 Due July 31 *Historic Markers submit Final Report only Grantee Name (Organization): City of Delray Beach Project Title: Delray Beach Historic District Markers Grant Award Amount: $ 4,750.00 Match Amount: $ 9,500.00 Grant Award Agreement Beginning Date: July 1, 2008 Date of Initiation of Project Work: November 1, 2008 Project Completion Date: June 30, 2009 Please fill out Project Contact Information. (Update as needed.) Project Contact: 41 Jolt Q(-C�-, py. t'F ev o.J R., ,ctej2 Address: %OO it/U) /57' r'll/ENt City, State,Zip •DeZ4244( &Weil, fy ,3344,E Daytime Phone Number: 5(0l . 24-3 . 284- Fax Number: 560/• 2-43 .1221 E-mail address: Oc Va(e?(Ci. defray- beach. fl•v5 HM MS P&E Effective July,2008 PROJECT PROGRESS& EXPENDITURE REPORT PAGE 2 Expenditure Report Instructions Documentation Procedures The following information is required from the Grantee for each Progress & Expenditure Report. Please read all Documentation Procedures before preparing the Expenditure Report. Back-up documentation must accompany this report, and grant related financial records must be retained for five years after the end of the grant period or until the completion of any audit or litigation initiated before the end of the five year period. 1. Reporting Period Review A. Enter your total Cash expenditures for this reporting period. Cash expenditures must be itemized on the Cash Outlay Sheet. 2. Grant Summary A. Enter the total cash you have expended to date. 3. Certification. To be signed and dated by authorized person. Original Signatures in Ink. Please do not FAX or Email your report. Please send original by mail only. 4. Cash Outlay A. List the information in the proper column. B. Verification of payment must be attached to document all grant fund expenditures. Please attach paid invoices, a copy of the cancelled check, or vendor sheets for each expenditure claimed. C. The purpose of each expenditure must be stated clearly and in sufficient detail for the Division to determine if the expenditure is allowable. D. In listing paid employees, be aware that the amount claimed may be greater than the amount of the employee's check since you are allowed to claim gross salary plus employers FICA and any benefit package you provide to employees. HM MS P&E Effective July,2008 PROJECT PROGRESS&EXPENDITURE REPORT PAGE 3 Expenditure Report 1. REPORTING PERIOD REVIEW(TOTAL FOR THIS PERIOD ONLY): A. Cash Outlay expended this period $ 2. GRANT SUMMARY(TOTAL ALL PERIODS): A. Total Cash Outlay expended to date $ 3. CERTIFICATION: I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information reported herein is correct, that all goods and services invoiced have been received, and that all outlays were made in accordance with grant conditions. Signature of Authorized Person Date (Please sign in ink. Original Signatures Only Please.) Print Name, Title Name of person filling out report(if different from above) Florida Single Audit Act A. Are you a non-state entity? Yes No B. Did you expend $500,000 or more in State funds (from all sources) during the fiscal year (your organization's fiscal year) in which you expended funds from this grant? Yes No If you answered "yes" to both questions, State law requires that you comply with the Florida Single Audit Act, sections 215.97(2)(a) and 215.97(8)(a),Florida Statutes. More information is available on the Florida Auditor General website www.state.fl.us/audgen/. Signature of Authorized Person Date (Please sign in ink. Original Signatures Only Please.) Print Name, Title Name of person filling out report(if different from above) HM MS P&E Effective July,2008 PROJECT PROGRESS& EXPENDITURE REPORT PAGE4 4. Cash Outlay* VENDOR INVOLVE PURPOSE OF EXPENDITURE CHECK CHECK AMOUNT AMOUNT NAME DATE NUMBER DATE OF CHECK CLAIMED • • • • TOTAL AMOUNT CLAIMED FOR CASH OUTLAY Attach additional pages for Cash Outlay as necessary *The purpose of each expenditure must be stated clearly and must relate to a work item described in the approved Scope of Work(See Sec. 1, Grant Agreement). Attach paid invoices,copies of cancelled checks,vendor logs, pay ledgers,etc for all grant fund expenditures. HM MS P&E Effective July,2008 PROJECT PROGRESS& EXPENDITURE REPORT PAGE 5 PROGRESS REPORT (This Quarter) PROJECT STATUS Please describe the Project Work that was undertaken during this reporting period: UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES Describe any situations that may have impeded your progress during this quarter. DELIVERABLES SUBMITTED THIS PERIOD News Releases Photographs (Historic Markers) Other(Please list) HM MS P&E Effective July,2008 PROJECT PROGRESS& EXPENDITURE REPORT PAGE 6 FINAL REPORT Briefly describe the overall project work accomplished and indicate any variations from that originally planned. Describe the differences between original costs estimates and actual costs. Describe the economic benefit achieved from the project. Number of paid person hours worked: Number of employees working on project(not volunteers): Total payroll: Attestation Statement (Final Report Only) I attest, under penalties of perjury, that his organization has complied with the provisions of the grant and that all information reported to the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources is correct. Signature of Duly Authorized Representative Date HM MS P&E Effective July,2008 • ATTACHMENT B S0906 FLORIDA SINGLE AUDIT ACT REQUIREMENTS AUDIT REQUIREMENTS The administration of resources awarded by the Department of State to the Grantee may be subject to audits and/or monitoring by the Department of State as described in this Addendum to the Grant Award Agreement. MONITORING In addition to reviews of audits conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133,as revised,and Section 215.97, F.S., monitoring procedures may include, but not be limited to, on-site visits by Department of State staff, limited scope audits as defined by OMB Circular A-133, as revised, and/or other procedures. By entering into this agreement, the recipient agrees to comply and cooperate with any monitoring procedures/processes deemed appropriate by the Department of State. In the event the Department of State determines that a limited scope audit of the recipient is appropriate,the recipient agrees to comply with any additional instructions provided by the Department of State staff to the recipient regarding such audit. The recipient further agrees to comply and cooperate with any inspections, reviews, investigations, or audits deemed necessary by the Chief Financial Officer or Auditor General. AUDITS PART I:FEDERALLY FUNDED This part is applicable if the recipient is a State or local government or a non-profit organization as defined in OMB Circular A-133,as revised. 1. In the event that the recipient expends $500,000 or more in Federal awards in its fiscal year, the recipient must have a single or program-specific audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133, as revised. EXHIBIT 1 to this agreement indicates Federal resources awarded through the Department of State by this agreement. In determining the Federal awards expended in its fiscal year,the recipient shall consider all sources of Federal awards, including Federal resources received from the Department of State. The determination of amounts of Federal awards expended should be in accordance with the guidelines established by OMB Circular A-133,as revised. An audit of the recipient conducted by the Auditor General in accordance with the provisions OMB Circular A-133, as revised, will meet the requirements of this part. 2. In connection with the audit requirements addressed in Part I, paragraph 1., the recipient shall fulfill the requirements relative to auditee responsibilities as provided in Subpart C of OMB Circular A-133, as revised. 3. If the recipient expends less than $500,000 in Federal awards in its fiscal year, an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133, as revised, is not required. In the event that the recipient expends less than $500,000 in Federal awards in its fiscal year and elects to have an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133,as revised,the cost of the audit must be paid from non-Federal resources (i.e., the cost of such an audit must be paid from recipient resources obtained from other than Federal entities). 1 4. The Internet web addresses listed below will assist recipients in locating documents referenced in the text of this agreement and the interpretation of compliance issues. State of Florida Department Financial Services(Chief Financial Officer) http://www.fldfs.com/ Federal Office of Management and Budget Circulars Index http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/index.html-circulars Governor's Office Initiatives,Florida Single Audit Act http://www.myflorida.com/myflorida/government/governorinitiatives/fsaa/ State of Florida Legislature(Statutes,Legislation relating to the Florida Single Audit Act) http://www.leg.state.fl.us/ PART II: STATE FUNDED This part is applicable if the recipient is a nonstate entity as defined by Section 215.97(2)(1),Florida Statutes. 1. In the event that the recipient expends a total amount of state financial assistance equal to or in excess of $500,000 in any fiscal year of such recipient,the recipient must have a State single or project-specific audit for such fiscal year in accordance with Section 215.97, Florida Statutes; applicable rules of the Executive Office of the Governor and the Chief Financial Officer; and Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for-profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General. EXHIBIT 1 to this agreement indicates state financial assistance awarded through the Department of State by this agreement. In determining the state financial assistance expended in its fiscal year, the recipient shall consider all sources of state financial assistance, including state financial assistance received from the Department of State, other state agencies, and other nonstate entities. State financial assistance does not include Federal direct or pass-through awards and resources received by a nonstate entity for Federal program matching requirements. 2. In connection with the audit requirements addressed in Part II,paragraph 1, the recipient shall ensure that the audit complies with the requirements of Section 215.97(7),Florida Statutes. This includes submission of a financial reporting package as defined by Section 215.97(2)(d),Florida Statutes, and Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for-profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General. 3. If the recipient expends less than$500,000 in state financial assistance in its fiscal year,an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 215.97,Florida Statutes,is not required. In the event that the recipient expends less than $500,000 in state financial assistance in its fiscal year and elects to have an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 215.97,Florida Statutes,the cost of the audit must be paid from the nonstate entity's resources (i.e., the cost of such an audit must be paid from the recipient's resources obtained from other than State entities). 2 PART III: REPORT SUBMISSION 1. Copies of reporting packages for audits conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133,as revised,and required by PART I of this agreement shall be submitted,when required by Section.320(d),OMB Circular A-133,as revised,by or on behalf of the recipient directly to each of the following: A. The Department of State at each of the following addresses: Office of Inspector General Florida Department of State Clifton Building, Suite 320 2661 Executive Center Circle Tallahassee,FL 32301 B. The Federal Audit Clearinghouse designated in OMB Circular A-133,as revised(the number of copies required by Sections .320 (d)(1) and (2), OMB Circular A-133, as revised, should be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse),at the following address: Federal Audit Clearinghouse Bureau of the Census 1201 East 10th Street Jeffersonville,IN 47132 C. Other Federal agencies and pass-through entities in accordance with Sections.320(e)and(f), OMB Circular A- 133,as revised. 2. In the event that a copy of the reporting package for an audit required by PART I of this agreement and conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, as revised, is not required to be submitted to the Department of State for the reasons pursuant to Section .320 (e)(2), OMB Circular A-133, as revised, the recipient shall submit the required written notification pursuant to Section .320 (e)(2) and a copy of the recipient's audited schedule of expenditures of Federal awards directly to each of the following: Office of Inspector General Florida Department of State Clifton Building, Suite 320 2661 Executive Center Circle Tallahassee,FL 32301 3. Copies of financial reporting packages required by PART II of this agreement shall be submitted by or on behalf of the recipient directly to each of the following: A. The Department of State at each of the following addresses: Office of Inspector General Florida Department of State Clifton Building,Suite 320 2661 Executive Center Circle Tallahassee,FL 32301 • B. The Auditor General's Office at the following address: Auditor General's Office Room 401,Pepper Building 111 West Madison Street Tallahassee,Florida 32399-1450 4. Any reports, management letter, or other information required to be submitted to the Department of State pursuant to this agreement shall be submitted timely in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, as revised, Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, and Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for-profit organizations),Rules of the Auditor General,as applicable. 5. Recipients, when submitting financial reporting packages to the Department of State for audits done in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 or Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for-profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General, should indicate the date that the reporting package was delivered to the recipient in correspondence accompanying the reporting package. PART IV: RECORD RETENTION 1. The recipient shall retain sufficient records demonstrating its compliance with the terms of this agreement for a period of five years from the date the audit report is issued,and shall allow the Department of State,or its designee,Chief Financial Officer,or Auditor General access to such records upon request. The recipient shall ensure that audit working papers are made available to the Department of State, or its designee, Chief Financial Officer,or Auditor General upon request for a period of three years from the date the audit report is issued,unless extended in writing by the Department of State. EXHIBIT 1 FEDERAL RESOURCES AWARDED TO THE RECIPIENT PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: Not Applicable. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE FEDERAL RESOURCES AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE AS FOLLOWS: Not Applicable. STATE RESOURCES AWARDED TO THE RECIPIENT PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: MATCHING RESOURCES FOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS: Not Applicable. SUBJECT TO SECTION 215.97.FLORIDA STATUTES: Florida Department of State Historic Preservation Grants,CSFA Number 45.031$4,750.00 (four thousand seven hundred fifty dollars). 4 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO STATE RESOURCES AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE AS FOLLOWS: As contained in the Compliance Supplement to CSFA Number 45.031. The Grantee has read this Addendum to the Grant Award Agreement and has affixed their signature: CITY OF DELRAY BEACH Signature of Authorized Official Typed Name and Title of Authorized Official 5