1-Designation Report-22 N. Swinton Avenue-2020-07-01Designation Report
Historic Preservation Board
Delray Beach, Florida
Historic Wellbrock House
22 North Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Circa 1937
January 14, 2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.GENERAL INFORMATION
II.LOCATION MAP
III.BACKGROUND INFORMATION
IV.SITE INVENTORY
V.ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
VI.HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
VII.STATEMENT OF SIGNIFIGANCE
VIII.BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES
IX.APPENDIX A: PHOTOGRAPHS
X.APPENDIX B: FLORIDA MASTER SITE FILE FORMS
XI.APPENDIX C: SURVEYS AND PLATS
XII.APPENDIX D: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN DRAWINGS
Report prepared by:
Tara Toto
Redevelopment Manager
Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
20 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 276-8640
I.GENERAL INFORMATION
Date of Construction: Built Circa 1937
Location of Original Construction: 215 NE 7th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Architect of Record: Samuel Ogren, Sr. (1899-1988)
Previous Use: Private Home
Builder: Lawson and Waters
Original Owner: John C. Wellbrock (1892-1965)
Current Location/Relocation Site: 22 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Property Control Number: 12-43-46-16-01-060-0120
Present Owner: Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Present Future Land Use: Other Mixed Use
Present Zoning: Old School Square Historic Arts District
Future Use: Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Office Space
Classification for Designation: Architectural Significance
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II.LOCATION MAP
Subject Property
12-43-46-16-01-060-0120
20-22 North Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
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III.BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Original Location
215 Northeast 7th Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Palm Beach County Property Control Number: 12-43-46-06-122-0031
Legal Description:
Lot 3, Block 122, less the South 10 feet thereof, Wellbrock Subdivision, according
to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 24, Page 219, Public Records of
Palm Beach County, FL
The circa 1937, two-story, wood frame Colonial Revival structure was originally designed by
Samuel Ogren, Sr. and constructed at 215 NE 7th Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33483, as a
private residence, for John Charles (J.C.) Wellbrock, a local produce broker in the early to mid-
1900’s. The house had been sold several times over the years, and in April 2019, the property
was acquired by a local developer with plans to find an alternative location for the house and
construct residential townhomes on the site. Because the house was not within a historic district
and lacked any historic designation, no protection was in place to prevent the demolition of the
historic home.
Historic structure preservation is a major objective of the Delray Beach Redevelopment Agency
(Delray Beach CRA). Once informed of the demolition, the Delray Beach CRA took action to
preserve the historic home through relocation.
Timeline:
May 14, 2019: Delray Beach CRA Board discussed preservation by relocating the house to the
west
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side of the Delray Beach CRA office property located at 20 North Swinton Avenue Delray
Beach, Florida 33444.
June 11, 2019: Delray Beach CRA Board unanimously approved the Purchase and Relocation
Agreement with the owner, as well as, awarded the house relocation contract.
July 3, 2019: Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board approved the CRA’s request for a
Certificate of Appropriateness (COA).
November 17, 2019: Wellbrock House was physically relocated to its new permanent location at
22 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444.
The following will succeed the relocation:
•Local Register of Historic Places
•COA and Class IV Site Plan Modification
•Restoration of Structure
Once the restoration and renovation is complete, the Delray Beach CRA plans to utilize the
structure for additional office space.
Relocating the Historic Wellbrock House to the Old School Square Historic Arts District
(OSSHAD), as well as, obtaining the Local Register of Historic Places designation, will not only
ensure protection of the structure, but furthers the Delray Beach CRA’s mission of historic
preservation within the community.
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IV.SITE INVENTORY
Property Information
Address: 20-22 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Palm Beach County Property Control Number: 12-43-46-16-01-060-0120
Legal Description:
Lot 12, Less the South 4 feet thereof, Blck 60, TOWN OF DELRAY, Florida, as
recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 3, of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
AND
Condominium Units 17-25 of Block 60 PARKING CONDOMINUM, according to the
Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Record Book 9962, Page 308, of the
Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Two (2) historic freestanding structures are located on the parcel:
Historic Monterey House
20 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444
A Monterey style single-family residential dwelling designed by Belford Shoumate and
constructed in 1939.
Belford Shoumate
(1903-1991)
designed the
Historic Monterey
House. After
graduating from the
University of Pennsylvania School of Architecture, he worked in New York City with Joseph
Urban, the architect who designed Mar-A-Lago. Mr. Shoumate’s first commission in South
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Florida was a home he designed in Palm Beach. In 1939, it was named “The House of the
Future” at the New York World’s Fair for its Art Modern style. Mr. Shoumate practiced
architecture for fifty (50) years and designed over 1,500 buildings in South Florida.
This structure was relocated in 1994 by the Delray Beach CRA from the Hillcrest Neighborhood
located in West Palm Beach, FL. The relocation and historic preservation of this structure was a
result of redevelopment and construction of the Palm Beach County Airport. On June 6, 1995
this structure was listed on the Local Register for Historic Structures (Ordinance 27-95).
Currently, it is utilized as office space for the Delray Beach CRA.
Historic Wellbrock House
22 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444
A Colonial Revival single-family residential dwelling designed by Samuel Ogren, Sr. for J.C.
Wellbrock, and constructed
in 1939. The historic
structure was relocated by
the Delray Beach CRA on
November 17, 2019, from the
Wellbrock Subdivision, more
specifically, 215 Northeast
7th Avenue, Delray Beach,
FL 33483. The relocation
and historic preservation of
this structure was the result of a developer acquisition with plans redevelop the property.
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Adjacent Historic Bungalow
24 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444
A Craftsman style bungalow constructed
in 1925. This structure was relocated in
1994 by the Delray Beach CRA from
the Hillcrest Neighborhood located in
West Palm Beach, Florida. The
relocation and historic preservation of
this structure was a result of the
redevelopment and construction of the
Palm Beach County Airport. This
structure was listed on the Local
Register for Historic Structures on June 6, 1995 (Ordinance 28-95).
The Historic Monterey House and Bungalow were relocated concurrently in January 1994. The
structures were moved by ground transportation along Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach,
taken to an Intercoastal Waterway launch site near the intersection of Southern Boulevard and
Flagler Drive, loaded onto a barge and sent southward to Knowles Park in Delray Beach, Florida
(January 25, 1994). From there, the structures were taken by ground transportation to the Palm
Beach County Courthouse property (northwest corner of SW 1st Street/SW 1st Avenue), a
temporary site, where they remained until June 1994. After which, both structures were moved
to their permanent location at 20 and 24 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444.
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V. ARCHITECURAL SIGNIFICANCE
The Wellbrock House is an exceptional example of Colonial Revival architecture. It is simple
and symmetrical, typical of Georgian Architecture. This style of architecture was especially
influential in Florida in the early to mid-1900s with Vernacular designs. Characteristics of the
structure include the following:
• Height: Two-Story
• Plan Shape: Symmetrical
• Building Material: Wood Frame/Clapboard
• Exterior Surface Treatment: Wood Siding
• Roof Type: Hip
• Window: Sash/Double Hung
• Other: Brick Fireplace, Octagonal Windows, Decorative Molding, Wooden Pilaster/Front
Entry, Board and Batton Shutters, and Second Story Balcony with Decorative Railing.
Colonial Revival architectural style originated in the northern United States beginning in the late
nineteenth century and lasting through the early Twentieth Century (1880-1940). Twentieth
Century Colonial Revival are typically interpretations of a combination of elements taken from
Georgian, Federal, or Adam style architecture, thus, a mixture of many architectural styles.
Several contributing exterior elements to the Colonial Revival architectural style are seen on
each elevation of the Wellbrock House. The house is simple in a classical sense, framed in wood
clapboard and complimented by decorative elements and detail, providing for interesting
aesthetics. The front elevation is typical of a Georgian style house, simple in shape, a centered
main entry door and symmetrical windows.
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Front/West Elevation Side/North Elevation
The original elevation above shows the simplistic front and side façade with a decorative
centered front entry door, including a cornice, pilaster/columns, and casing. The stately and
grand entry is consistent with the Georgian period, a time of wealth for many. The windows are
symmetrical, and consistent: a lintel above, casing and a board and batton shutter on either side.
There is a second story
balcony, which is relic to
the time when the home
was designed. While
original balcony was
replaced, the intent of the
design remains.
Rear/East Elevation
The rear and east side of the house continues with the symmetrical theme and style. The brick
chimney on the south side of the building is an architectural element that is both functional and
aesthetically interesting.
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Side/South Elevation (Chimney) Interior Fireplace
Examples of the decorative elements seen around the building are shown below.
Two (2) octagonal windows are present, one (1) above the front entry door and one (1) on the
north side of the structure. The octagonal windows provide variation on an otherwise basic,
simple plane. Thus, each elevation has an architectural element providing a point of interest. A
two (2) car attached garage was part of the structure, however, it was unable to be relocated, due
to future site limitations. The integrity of the structure and majority of architectural features have
been preserved. Based on visual observation, the structure is in good condition considering the
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age. Further, it is the intention of the CRA to restore the exterior of the house to the original
design based on the original architectural renderings where feasible.
Architect of Record
Design by Samuel Ogren, Sr., the first licensed Architect of Delray Beach, Florida.
Samuel Ogren, Sr. (1899-1988)
Samuel Ogren Sr., the first registered architect in Delray Beach, Florida,
was hired by J.C. Wellbrock to design his private Delray Beach residence
at 215 Northeast 7th Avenue. Mr. Ogren was born in China to Swedish
missionaries in 1899 and passed away in Florida in 1988. His father died
during the Boxer Rebellion when he was an infant, however, his mother
was able to escape with her children. Subsequently, his mother moved to
New York City where she homeschooled young Samuel. Records
indicate Mr. Ogren originally came to West Palm Beach, Florida in 1922, to work for William
Manly King, and became a Florida registered architect in 1924 (License No. 024).
Mr. King (1886-1961) was an architect in Florida who designed many of the schools located in
Palm Beach County, including, but not limited to, Palm Beach High School and the old Boynton
High School. Many buildings designed by Mr. King are on the National Register of Historic
Places.
After becoming a Florida licensed architect in 1924, Mr. Ogren started his own architectural firm
in Delray Beach, Florida, and practiced between 1925 and 1950. His designs included mostly
Colonial and Mediterranean Revival. Some of his more prominent designs include the Arcade
Tap House (built 1925), Delray Beach High School and Gymnasium (Old School Square
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campus) (built 1926) and the Sandoway House (built 1936). He is well known throughout
Delray Beach for his craft, contributing an architectural style, known in and around town today
as, “old Delray”. Consequently, the Delray Beach Historical Society has five hundred (500) of
Mr. Ogren’s original drawings in archives.
Arcade Tap Room (1925)
Old School Square Historic District
East and West sides of Swinton Avenue North and South Atlantic Avenue
Local Register of Historic Places: February 9, 1988 (01-88) and June 15, 2010 (10-10)
Old School Square Complex
51 North Swinton Avenue
National Register of Historic Places:
March 10, 1988
Delray Beach High School/Gym
(1926)
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Sandoway House
142 South Ocean Boulevard
Local Register of Historic Places:
December 3, 1996
National Register of Historic Places:
March 25, 2003
Sandoway House (1936)
The preservation of Mr. Ogren’s work has been instrumental in the continuance of Delray
Beach’s revitalization efforts. Although his designs are known for building scale and proportion,
it is the sense of place he created for the community which proves timeless. Samuel Ogren, Sr.
leaves behind a legacy, rich not only in architectural style, but also a moment in time that should
not be forgotten and is worth preserving.
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VI.HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
Original Owner
Built for J.C. Wellbrock, a prominent businessman and resident in Delray Beach, Florida.
John Charles Wellbrock (1892-1965)
The home was originally built for John Charles (J.C.) Wellbrock in
circa 1937. Records indicate Mr. Wellbrock was born on
December 17, 1892, in Charleston, South Carolina, and died in
Charleston, South Carolina in 1965. Based on information
provided by the Delray Beach Historical Society, he was the son of
John W. Wellbrock, who passed away when his son was thirteen
(13) years old. Like his father, J.C. Wellbrock was in the produce business, joining his father’s
firm in South Carolina after his father’s death, and working in the industry brokering and
shipping fruits and vegetables along the east coast of the United States. During World War I
(WWI), J.C. Wellbrock served in the United States Medical Corps. After returning from the war,
he started his own produce company (J.C. Wellbrock and Co.) in Charleston, South Carolina. At
the age of thirty-three (33), he suffered from ill health and came to Delray Beach, Florida in
1925 to recover. Within a year, his health improved, and he started Wellbrock and Company,
Inc. and became a prominent shipper in Florida. The Wellbrock family was prominent in Delray
Beach, Florida coming to town in the winter months for over three (3) decades. At this time, his
company was known as Wellbrock and Sloan, Inc., shipping 1,200 boxed cars of produce
annually from Seaboard Air Line Train Station. In addition, he served as a partner in the
brokerage firm of Howell, Brown and Co., out of Boynton Beach, Florida, as well as, partnered
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with another firm in New York City during off-season months. In 1955, he ended fifty (50)
years in the business.
Historical Information
The Historic Wellbrock House was designed and constructed in Delray Beach, Florida after
WWI and the 1920s Florida Land Boom. The warm Florida weather was enticing to northerners
and Henry Flagler’s East Coast Rail, connecting New York to Southeast Florida allowing for
transport of construction materials. South Florida experienced accelerated development, but
only for a limited time. Land speculation, overinflated property values and several natural
disasters scared away investors, halting development throughout South Florida, however, Delray
Beach continued as a resort community, even through the Great Depression (1929-1933).
Records indicate design and contractor selection of the Historic Wellbrock House took place in
1937; completion of construction was in 1939.
Following the Depression, World War II transformed Florida into a military training ground.
The Historic Wellbrock House had been completed and Delray Beach became home to many
servicemen training in the area. This was a significant time in history, not only for Delray
Beach, Florida, but for the world. Changing economic and political factors over the years
influenced the growth of the community and resulted in the changing environment.
In the preceding decades, the City of Delray Beach was longing for revitalization, especially in
the downtown area. As a result, in 1985, the City established the Delray Beach CRA to catalyze
redevelopment and create sustainability within its District, two (2) years later, the Old School
Square Historic Arts District (OSSHAD) was established.
In 2019, the Historic Wellbrock House was relocated to the OSSHAD.
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Criteria for Designation of Historic Sites
The Historic Wellbrock House meets the following criteria required by the City of Delray Beach
Land Development Regulations, specifically, Section 4.5.1(B) to qualify and receive the City of
Delray Beach Local Historic Designation:
Section 4.5.1(B)(2)
(a)Is associated in a significant way with the life or activity of a major person important to
the City.
(c)Is associated in a significant way with a major historic event, whether cultural, economic,
social, military or political.
(d)Exemplifies the historical, political, cultural, economic or social trends of the community
in history.
Section 4.5.1(B)(3)
(a) Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one or more distinctive
architectural styles.
(b)Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, or method
of construction.
(c)Is a historic or outstanding work of a prominent architect, designer, landscape architect or
builder.
(d)Contains elements of design, detail, material, or craftsmanship of outstanding quality or
which represented, in its time, a significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida
Environment.
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Woman's Club.
Holds Benefit
Splash Party
The Woman's Ctab of DelrayBeach win noM a benefit iplaibparty at Nautlcil Alre In Seaealeon Wednesday, Miy 20, at 11.00a.m. Mrs. Sophie ScheDenbrrg andMrs. Arcfalo Crkhios wlfl havecharge of lbs altalr. Tbeta winhe rtfreinmeaU scrred and theprtte U U DO. Proceeds wlfl |o tothe club bnOdbii fund.
Tbe pahlle Is welcome.
Shoemaker.
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durablt pint, rtctntly compttHry rtflntthtd at nominal co«t,
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of tht tconomy and goo d common itnM diipUytd In t h t u»
of wood.
Mr, Wtllbroch plant t o buil d anothtr homt in t h t no t too
distant futurt, and statt t that U dtftntttly will bt built of ;
WOOD, . ' >";••[
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bcha «otrn with mine straws and
trade.
Births
Mr. ind Mn. Hilph Bkkeltf.E. Scfenih A*e. •nnnunce
btilb oil ton. Ditld Aalpb. tGood Samaritan llmpiui. May 4.
Mrs. Blekel Is tbe farmer MluMary CMf,
Mr. and Mrs. Thomai Munayinoounte the birth of a son, Timo-thy Thomat, at Good Samaritanflospltil ta May t. Mn. MurrayIs tbe tanner Mlu Ccautanee Mil-ler,
ji. and Mrs, nichaTd ArthurCobb formerly of Alden Road,Bciyntffn Beach, now stationed with•be Air Forre In Edward. CaHIor-nil, announce tbe Unb of a. gUI,Sin. Marie. AprU ».
Ur. and Mrs. Dm V. Kendall,the former Hoberta tme, anaouneetbt WrUi of a son, Twndiy, M
CELEBRATING MOTHERS' DAY at tht hom» of Mr. md Mrj. CoorH McMurrarn,
DM* Boulavard, Sunday wers mambvra of th« Chapman-McMurrain family. Gather-
ed for tha occasion wars, front row, I. to right* David Chapman, Julian Chapmin,
Malcolm Chapman, Tommy Tucker McMurrain and Wanda Chapman: second row<
Ronald Chapman and Jimmy Chapman: third row, saattd, Samuel Purvis. Leilui
Chapman. Mr*, M. T. Chapman — tht honored moth«r —, James Chapman and
Ml» Marlene McMurraini fourth row, Marvin Chapman, holding son, L«Undl Mrt,|
Marvin Chapman, Mrs. L«llus Chapman, Mrs, Goorga McMurrain, Csorge McMurrain I
and Mrs. Jamw Chapman. Only membert of the clan not present were Mr. and.-
Mn. J. W. Cibbs of Sycamore, Ca.) Barbara McMurrain and O«org« MoMurrain,!
Delray Buch< f"*oto by Hnk Cokes);
Lions' Club
Has Ladies'
[i Night Dinner
Tbe local lions' Club Ladles'dinner, held U»t Mondayevenlna at Ibe cfohhouie, wit wellmended by members and theirwire*.
Ooe»t speiker al Ihe affilr w«iPiul Koontl. loc»l pyscbolotliiwbn *poke en "How To lire aBetter tile".
During a ibori biHtneu meetlaa.plifit were dWuitwl for the IMA<rtntion «hi(h will be heldStiir C o tIn Ml* ml itinlnj May 11, Keo-neth Jicottwa, dlitrkt coremor.will be prcildlnc otFtcer al the con-Ttnlkm »e«knw.
Shlitry CraUe of Dclray. Ibe1K3 OUdloll Frtlltil Queen. h»b*tn wlrcied lo reprewnl ihe Jo-
irandparents ace Mr, aidJ, t- Lore, ST .
Mr. aad Mrs. Lewli Vojkr arethe piitnUi id « d»]ht*T. Tamela
U*itBoebesi«rt'S.Y.Tl»mVterMi!f*l '!"»> I" lh« beauty contut" " leheduled l« Mty 18 al the ton-Trnikm. &ob S«flm»o hu betnippciinted tbilrm*a oi the coal t it
Jean, born MayGeneral Hospital at
CatoMrille._The Mlernal Brandpamrts are Hr.awt Mra. C V. Votler c4 i n S.H.TUrd Street, Debraj Beats.
Lunch t o n Given I n
Honor Of Ml u Jaiki
Vn. Clint Moor* Mie a ho-cbeot m Hednesdv. H«y U, hnvartnl Mlu Vance Jetks. who I* tnbe marrM Sararday May U attbe borne of Mrs, Charles Hryoaon NX. ITtb St.
Thaw present tnehdedJ Mrs. J,C Kern, Wrs. Oeflrse Irwtn, MUi,Uuxa BentUy, Mrs. Lyile Joha-•on. Miis brsle Ellnbeth Johtuon,Mrs. W. C. WHUims, Mrs. WUUimBuck, Mrs, Charles Byron, andMrs. dim Moore, bcotest.
wilta Paul Orinileter of ceremonirt,
fl at the Ud»' Nl«ht din-ner were ihttlnfl Um Eirl But-Toronto,lUwtborHley aM Mn. gyOntario, Citoda andBISMU nf Dclray [»e«h.
RECENT ARRIVALS
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The Delray Beach News, Thursday, May, 14, 1953, pg. 3. Courtesy of the Delray Beach Historical Society.
Home of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Wellbrock, NE 7th Ave.
This Delray Beach home, built in 1937 entirely of wood, is an outstanding example of the durability and
attractiveness of that type of construction. The interior floors, of sturdy oak and durable pine, recently
completely refinished at nominal cost, have regained the glowing beauty of new wood – further proof of
the economy and good common sense displayed in the use of wood.
Mr. Wellbrock plans to build another home I the not too distant future, and states that it definitely will
be built of WOOD.
For the best of Florida living, BUILD WITH WOOD!
Delray Lumber Company
Phone 6087
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22
PMo B THE DELRAY IH3ACH JOUItMAI, ThiuadaY. Oct. 13.
John Wellbrock Ends Half
Century in Produce Business
John 0. .Veitbiock, well known
produce man, tins just aided SOconsecutive yens* ID ttio produce
uuHlncss.
Oaiire Ids ratum la Dolrajr
Reach, FHdajr, [or the winter, e,
parly o( Mends celebrated hla
halt century In the iuslnewi at
VUa-Veilbrack-Koamey, Inc., .of
willed ho in t partner. In NewYork City.
Welbiock bos locn bma asso-
ciated will) the produce business
In Uio SOUIQ Florida area.
He wta bom to CSiwiwlon,
B.C., In 1832, lie w u lae son of
Jolin W. Weilorock. wlio with n
brother, O.c. Wellbiock, operatedu ffellbrock Dtos., erowen,
Bhl|ipeiB and rocsivera of frulUi
Altor the tleatli of lila father In
ISOTand itiat ofhls uncle*, joaj
liter, the tjustneas wu continued.
by » couitln of the boitbon. Natyet 13 years old. Joani Join So-
oame usodaiad with Uie firm In
1000. lie continued his education
;»• attending nlaht school.
In 1010, he JdneJ Uie old Chat-leslun (Irm o f C, Cut and Co . and
In 1?I4. tlie Atlantic Coojit Dta-
trt'juiofa. In 1013, when lie waa
22, Wellbrock stalled Ms own
business under tho name of •Veli-
tjiock Fruit Co.
Tluao Jews later he won call-ed into military aervtco In "aiilWai I and he became a member of
lha McdUa] Corps, • Evacuation
U<*pUal No. 14, aiucmed to Uie
First Amy.
Attar his discharge from mili-
tary eutica lie went to work tor
Ildns and Lesemann. Ctiatle«<
ton, and o, jeat latot again went
Into bumtnsu for ntraaelf underlha nan* erf J.C. WellbtockandCo., but falling hsalth necessi-
tated hla retlientent and In 1923
tie came to Delru Heath to rest
and recu perata.
Wlthla « yew he lied regained
hit health and at*.ted a shipping
organization unr'ar hla own name.
In 4927, he inf. S.E, O'Neal turn-
ed the partnership thai becamewell known In termini dtcles.
In 1931, Wemrock went to
New York to supervise tlie pro-
dice turn of W.C. Dejo and
Bros, whan Oner) Dejo beaame111. The Dejoa were old friends
of their new luparvtsor. The '*<•>
brocks, 'taUiw and ion. bad Bonn
anlPfans to the Dejo fltm alnce
1892.
Upon Uie death of Emery Dejo,
Well&nx* continued to manage
the bualneas far the estate. He
taraalntd wlih the arm, of whichhe was »I co-president, until 10Mwhen he beuarae vice-president
of tno Vita-WellSrocK-Koamej,
Inc.
M« la a poitnet In Use slUpptnjUna of Wellsiock and Sloan,which annually a I* pa I-200 cars
of Flotda vegotablea out of D e l -
ta* Deacb. lie Is also a partner
In tbe brokers** aim of Howeli,
Drown and Ca, Boynton Daacii,which hudlea 1,000 c a t s ot Flor-ida vesatoalas yearly. He haa
had \ number of official posts
wtlli the United Flesh Fruit and
Vegetable Association.
Mr. and Mrs. WelDrack havebeen coring here each wintersince 1523 and In recent joara
arrive emllet In the aeason. TUoy
reside o<i N , E, Bevanth Avo.
Dr. Raborn AtltrtrJing
Duke Postgrad Count
Dr. Rob«t R,
Deach la ot y
ifflang 94" phjalcUnn
u a apaclal poat^riUaato
cawM In Intetnai nedctne at tliaDuka Unlveialty Bcbool of MQ<t.cine, Dutiiam, N.C., i l l s waek.
The five-day coumo IN one of
at f t * bting offered tlvoughuit Uio
United Stales dudnt Uio fall and
winter by me American Cotlsioof Phyal clena.Duke conducted a similar course
for ttie ACP In 19U, and hud
capacitycltsa forth) comae.
JOHN CWELLDROCK
Hospital Land
Laass Dfjcussed
A laano oiruement between ttie
counti and tlie South fnlm Hoacli
County Ilusrttul Witrtct waslecanmendod last wegU us n
tnoftxia of pravLUlng a hrattlal
Kite near noimon Tteach.
The commission had prcvlousl)asroed to trade Cwjnlj ownedlands for Uie IlujTilon lluach alto,
whlcli It lind plan nod to (load to
tlie hospital district. Cixiulj At-
tfxnoj llfttr) Jokmton advised
Uio board tlia week that II was
without authority to deed Ilialand to Uio district but that a
loajto arrangement could be ap-
proved. Joimstan futttnr to com-
mended that the board seek spec-
ial legislation thu would give
the commission autholty to deedthe land.
Mr. and Mis. W. CotQngnnm
Allen, who liave been Nnrtti fur
•evoial woeto.wetoat the Clola-
tsra at Son Island* da., before re-uifnlnit to ilidr homo at Del r a j
Boacli.
Bertha N. Clark
(Formerly in Goorge Bldg!)
Now Doing Ladies and Men s Alterations
ON SECOND FLOOR in MOORE BLDG.
Phone 781 0
H & W NURSERIES
2 mllaa West ol Wutwy Trail on W. Atlantic Avo. , D d r a y notch
Annual Flower Plants
ami nuntu
Vegetable Plants
Now Ready
Nie« Siltcllon of Ornamenrtf and Ffull Trtts
and Indoor Plants.
Walter Shealy, Mgr-Phone 5946
Un
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“John Wellbrock Ends Half Century in Produce Business,” The Delray Beach Journal, Thursday, October
13, 1955, pg.8. Courtesy of the Delray Beach Historical Society.
John Wellbrock Ends Half Century in Produce Business
John C. Wellbrock, well known produce man, has just ended 50 consecutive years in the produce
business.
Before his return to Delray Beach, Friday, for the winter, a party of friends celebrate his half century in
the business at Vita-Wellbrock-Kearney, Inc., of which hi is a partner, in New York City.
Wellbrock has long been associated with the produce business in the South Florida area.
He was born in Charleston, S.C., in 1892. He was the son of John W. Wellbrock, who with a brother,
[J?].C. Wellbrock, operated as Wellbrock Bros., growers, shippers and receivers of fruits and vegetables.
After the death of his father in 1904 and that of his uncle a year later, the business was continued by a
cousin of the brothers. Not yet 13 years old, young John became associated with the firm in 1906. He
continued his education by attending night school.
In 1910, he joined the old Charleston firm of C. Bart and Co. and in 1914, the Atlantic Coast Distributors.
IN 1915, when he was 22, Wellbrock started his own business under the name of Wellbrock Fruit Co.
Three years later he was called into military service in World War I and he became a member of the
Medical Corps, Evacuation Hospital No. 14, attached to the First Army.
After his discharge from military service he went to work for [illeg.] and Leemann, Charleston, and a year
later again went into business for himself under the name of J.C. Wellbrock and Co., but failing health
necessitated his retirement and in 1925 he came to Delray Beach to reset and recuperate.
Within a year he had regained his health and started a shipping organization under his name. In 1927, he
and S.E. O’Neal formed the partnership that became well known in farming circles.
In 1931, Wellbrock went to New York to supervise the produce firm of W.C. Deyo and Bros., when Emery
Deyo become ill. The Deyos were old friends of their new supervisor. The Wellbrocks, father and son,
had been shipping to the Deyo firm since 1892.
Upon the death of Emery Deyo, Welbrock continued to manage the business for the estate. He
remained with the firm, of which he was vice-president, until 1954 when he became vice-president of
the Vita-Wellbrock-Kearney, Inc.
He is a partner in the shipping firm of Wellbrock and Sloan, which annually sips 1,200 cars of Florida
vegetables out of Delray Beach. He is also a partner in the brokerage firm of Howell, Brown and Co.,
Boynton Beach, which handles 1,000 cars of Florida vegetables yearly. He has had a number of official
posts with the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association.
Mr. And Mrs. Wellbrock have been coming here each winter since 1925 and in recent years arrive earlier
in the season. They reside on N.E. Seventh Ave.
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IX.APPENDIX A: PHOTOGRAPHS
Wellbrock House - Front Elevation
Wellbrock House - Rear Elevation
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Property - West Elevation
Property - South Elevation
Property - East Elevation
SUBJECT PROPERTY
20-22 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444
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VII.STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The creation of the Old School Square Historic Arts District (OSSHAD) was to provide for a
mix of residential, office, and commercial uses. Further, it was established to stimulate the
City’s architectural heritage and to create a feeling of “old Delray Beach”, resulting in an
improvement to the quality of life and sustainability through preservation and adaptive reuse of
structures within the District. This District received the Local Historic Designation on February
9, 1988 (Ordinance 01-88) and National Historic Designation on March 14, 2018.
The previously relocated Historic Monterey House and recently relocated Historic Wellbrock
House are located on the same parcel within the OSSHAD. The OSSHAD holds many of the
City’s historic structures within its boundaries. Architectural styles in this District vary; the
following styles can be found throughout: Masonry Modern, Frame Vernacular, Minimal
Traditional, Queen Anne, Mediterranean Revival, Neo-Mediterranean, Art Deco/Moderne,
American Four Square, Mission, French Colonial, Monterey, Ranch, International, Bauhaus and
Bungalow.
The Old School Square Complex (51 North Swinton Avenue) is the focal point of the District
and is comprised of the Delray Beach High School (Crest Theater) and original gymnasium
(1926), as well as, the Cornell Museum (1913). Across Swinton Avenue and directly west of the
Old School Square Complex is the Historic Monterey House, Historic Bungalow, and most
recently the Historic Wellbrock House now located at 22 North Swinton Avenue. It is
immediately west of the Historic Monterey House (current CRA office), facing west. The
Historic Monterey House and Historic Wellbrock House share a similar architectural style and
are complementary to each other. The adjacent Historic Bungalow was constructed fourteen (14)
27
years earlier, however the placement of the three (3) structures creates a well-planned campus
like arrangement. Existing and future common walkways will enhance connectivity and a sense
of community within the campus. The addition of the Wellbrock House is consistent with the
goals and objectives of the City’s Comprehensive Plan Historic Preservation Element and the
CRA’s Redevelopment Plan.
The structure is an asset to the historic inventory within the OSSHAD and downtown area.
Designation of the structure to the Local Register of Historic Places will protect and preserve the
architectural style designed by the prolific Samual Ogren, Sr., and built for the prominent J.C.
Wellbrock, both notable persons in the Delray Beach community who lived during a very
significant and interesting time period in history. Thus, there is both tangible and intangible
value in this preservation effort.
In conclusion, Historic Preservation is known and understood to be an effective revitalization
tool. Preservation of structures not only safeguards the past, but also creates sustainability for
the future. The City of Delray Beach has achieved prominence by encouraging and fostering
historic preservation when possible. The area is now thriving, a place where residents and
visitors can come and enjoy restaurants, festivals, art galleries, etc. The City’s downtown
success would not have been possible without the Delray Beach CRA’s mission, dedication and
emphasis on historic preservation, as part of the Community Redevelopment Plan. The relocation
and addition of the Historic Wellbrock House meets the criteria for designation and will add
intrinsic value to the site, the Delray Beach CRA District, the OSSHAD District, and the general
downtown area.
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VIII.BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES
Cayce, Patricia (1995, April) Designation Report: Historic Bungalow.
Cayce, Patricia (1995, March) Designation Report: Historic Monterey House.
Davis, Christine. “Ogren’s Designs Defined Early Delray.” The Coastal Star. 1 April 2010.
Delray Beach CRA Community Redevelopment Plan. (2014) The Delray Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency. (Ordinance No. 27-14).
Delray Lumber Company. (1953, May 14). Home of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Wellbrock, NE 7th
Ave. The Delray Beach News, pg. 3.
Hoyland, Michelle. Delray Beach Development Services Historic Preservation Staff Report:
2019, July 3; File #2019-225.
John Wellbrock Ends Half Century in Produce Business. (1955, October 13). The Delray
Beach Journal, pg.8.
Palm Beach County Clerk of the Court. Retrieved from URL:
https://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/
Palm Beach County Property Appraisers Office. Retrieved from URL:
https://www.pbcgov.org/papa/
Roth, Herb. (1941, January 31). Tycoons in Delray Beach’s Farming and Produce Industry.
The Delray Beach News.
The City of Delray Beach Historic Preservation Guidelines. Retrieved from URL:
https://www.delraybeachfl.gov/government/city-departments/development-services/historic-
preservation/historic-preservation-regulations
The City of Delray Beach Land Development Regulations. Retrieved from URL:
https://library.municode.com/fl/delray_beach/codes/land_development_regulations_
Webb, Letitia V. (1937, August 5). Delray Beach…. The Palm Beach Post, 14, May 1953.
pg. 7.
Wentworth, Inc. (2020). Colonial Revival Style (1880-1955). Retrieved from URL:
https://www.wentworthstudio.com/historic-styles/colonial-revival/
Wikipedia contributors. (2020). Colonial Revival architecture. In Wikipedia, The Free
Encyclopedia. Retrieved from URL:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_Revival_architecture
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X.APPENDIX B: FLORIDA MASTER SITE FILE FORMS
Site Name(s) (address if none) ____________________________________________________________ Multiple Listing (DHR only) _________ Survey Project Name _________________________________________________________________ Survey # (DHR only) ______________ National Register Category (please check one) building structure district site objectOwnership: private-profit private-nonprofit private-individual private-nonspecific city county state federal Native American foreign unknown
LOCATION & MAPPING Street Number Direction Street Name Street Type Suffix Direction Address: Cross Streets (nearest / between) __________________________________________________________________________________________ USGS 7.5 Map Name _____________________________________ USGS Date ______ Plat or Other Map ___________________________ City / Town (within 3 miles)________________________________ In City Limits? yes no unknown County _____________________________
Township _______ Range _______ Section _______ ¼ section: NW SW SE NE Irregular-name: _____________________ Tax Parcel # ___________________________________________________ Landgrant __________________________________________ Subdivision Name _________________________________________________ Block ___________________ Lot _____________________ UTM Coordinates: Zone 16 17 Easting Northing Other Coordinates: X: _________________ Y: _________________ Coordinate System & Datum __________________________________ Name of Public Tract (e.g., park) ________________________________________________________________________________________
HISTORY
Construction Year: _________ approximately year listed or earlier year listed or later Original Use __________________________________________ From (year):____________ To (year):____________ Current Use __________________________________________ From (year):____________ To (year):____________ Other Use __________________________________________ From (year):____________ To (year):____________ Moves: yes no unknown Date: ____________ Original address ___________________________________________________Alterations: yes no unknown Date: ____________ Nature _________________________________________________________ Additions: yes no unknown Date: ____________ Nature _________________________________________________________ Architect (last name first): _______________________________________ Builder (last name first): ______________________________________ Ownership History (especially original owner, dates, profession, etc.)
Is the Resource Affected by a Local Preservation Ordinance? yes no unknown Describe ___________________________________
DESCRIPTION
Style __________________________________________ Exterior Plan ________________________________ Number of Stories _______ Exterior Fabric(s) 1. _______________________________ 2. ______________________________ 3. _______________________________ Roof Type(s) 1._______________________________ 2. ______________________________ 3. _______________________________Roof Material(s) 1. _______________________________ 2. ______________________________ 3. _______________________________ Roof secondary strucs. (dormers etc.) 1. ______________________________________ 2. _______________________________________ Windows (types, materials, etc.)
Distinguishing Architectural Features (exterior or interior ornaments)
Ancillary Features / Outbuildings (record outbuildings, major landscape features; use continuation sheet if needed.)
DHR USE ONLY OFFICIAL EVALUATION DHR USE ONLY
NR List Date SHPO – Appears to meet criteria for NR listing: yes no insufficient info Date _______________ Init.________ _______________ KEEPER – Determined eligible: yes no Date _______________
Owner Objection NR Criteria for Evaluation: a b c d (see National Register Bulletin 15, p. 2)
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DESCRIPTION (continued)
Chimney: No.____ Chimney Material(s): 1. ___________________________ 2. ____________________________ Structural System(s): 1. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________ 3. ____________________________ Foundation Type(s): 1. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________ Foundation Material(s): 1. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________ Main Entrance (stylistic details)
Porch Descriptions (types, locations, roof types, etc.)
Condition (overall resource condition): excellent good fair deteriorated ruinous Narrative Description of Resource
Archaeological Remains __________________________________________________________________ Check if Archaeological Form Completed
RESEARCH METHODS (select all that apply)
FMSF record search (sites/surveys)library research building permits Sanborn maps
FL State Archives/photo collection city directory occupant/owner interview plat maps
property appraiser / tax records newspaper files neighbor interview Public Lands Survey (DEP)
cultural resource survey (CRAS)historic photos interior inspection HABS/HAER record search
other methods (describe) _____________________________________________________________________________________________Bibliographic References (give FMSF manuscript # if relevant, use continuation sheet if needed)
OPINION OF RESOURCE SIGNIFICANCE
Appears to meet the criteria for National Register listing individually? yes no insufficient informationAppears to meet the criteria for National Register listing as part of a district? yes no insufficient informationExplanation of Evaluation (required, whether significant or not; use separate sheet if needed)
Area(s) of Historical Significance (see National Register Bulletin 15, p. 8 for categories: e.g. “architecture”, “ethnic heritage”, “community planning & development”, etc.) 1.___________________________________ 3. ___________________________________ 5. ___________________________________2.___________________________________ 4. ___________________________________ 6. ___________________________________
DOCUMENTATION
Accessible Documentation Not Filed with the Site File - including field notes, analysis notes, photos, plans and other important documents Document type __________________________________________ Maintaining organization _________________________________________
Document description _______________________________________ File or accession #’s ___________________________________________
Document type __________________________________________ Maintaining organization _________________________________________
Document description _______________________________________ File or accession #’s ___________________________________________
RECORDER INFORMATION
Recorder Name _____________________________________________ Affiliation ______________________________________________ Recorder Contact Information __________________________________________________________________________________________ (address / phone / fax / e-mail)
USGS 7.5’ MAP WITH STRUCTURE LOCATION CLEARLY INDICATED
LARGE SCALE STREET, PLAT OR PARCEL MAP
PHOTO OF MAIN FACADE, DIGITAL IMAGE FILEWhen submitting an image, it must be included in digital AND hard copy format (plain paper grayscale acceptable).Digital image must be at least 1600 x 1200 pixels, 24-bit color, jpeg or tiff.
(available from most property appraiser web sites) Required Attachments
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2)
XI.APPENDIX C: SURVEYS AND PLATS
Feet
1"=10'
201005
RECORD SURVEY WJW 04-44 08/04/15
UPDATE & RECERTIFY WJW FILE 11/18/16
REVISED DRAWING WJW FILE 03/27/17
REVISED DRAWING WJW 06-29 4/26/2017
UPDATE & RECERTIFY WJW FILE 06/03/19
SHOW PROPOSED BUILDING WJW FILE 07/29/19
DATUM SHIFT WJW 09-13 08/29/2019
ADD SANITARY INFORMATION WJW FILE 9/20/2019
1" = 10'
WJW WJW
BOUNDARY AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY FOR
DELRAY BEACH COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WrightPSM, LLC
PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING AND MAPPING
1248 SE 12TH AVE DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441
info@wrightpsm.com (772) 538-1858 www.wrightpsm.com
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION NO. L.B.8186C:\Users\wwrig\Documents\WrightPSM\Jobs\15-111_DelrayCRAOFFICE\CAD_files\15-111_DelrayCRA.dwg, 10/22/2019 5:53:11 PM
Feet
1"=10'
201005
RECORD SURVEY WJW 04-44 08/04/15
UPDATE & RECERTIFY WJW FILE 11/18/16
REVISED DRAWING WJW FILE 03/27/17
REVISED DRAWING WJW 06-29 4/26/2017
UPDATE & RECERTIFY WJW FILE 06/03/19
FORMBOARD SURVEY MDM 08-28 12/03/19
1" = 10'
WJW WJW
BOUNDARY AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY FOR
DELRAY BEACH COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WrightPSM, LLC
PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING AND MAPPING
1248 SE 12TH AVE DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441
info@wrightpsm.com (772) 538-1858 www.wrightpsm.com
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION NO. L.B.8186C:\Users\wwrig\Documents\WrightPSM\Jobs\15-111_DelrayCRAOFFICE\CAD_files\15-111_DelrayCRA.dwg, 12/4/2019 3:47:33 PM
XII.APPENDIX D: ORIGINAL DESIGN DOCUMENTS