Karina Leal & Leal USA Realty are proud to present some of Delray Beach's History to you!

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HISTORY and CULTURE of Delray Beach CITY:

For more than 100 years, Delray Beach has grown and prospered. A small group of Michigan settlers, led by William Linton and David Swinton began settling in the area in 1894. Inspired by the natural riches of the area, they tilled the land and grew crops year round. The environment also provided them with plenty of fresh fish, crab and lobster from the ocean.

Delray's early history was dominated by agriculture. By the turn of the century, a number of Japanese farmers came to the area to grow pineapples. They formed the Yamato Colony and farmed on land now occupied by the Boca Raton Airport and FAU. You can learn more of the Yamato Colony at the 200-acre Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, a scenic park that draws more than 150,000 visitors a year.

In 1901 the area was named Delray, a Spanish derivative meaning "of the king". When the railroad system built by Henry Flagler expanded from West Palm Beach to Miami, farmers began exporting their harvest of pineapples, tomatoes, peppers, beans and other fruits and vegetables. The Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1925 and the town was booming with tourist trade and a healthy, self-supporting economy. The same is true today. The very reasons people came to our town in 1894 are the same reasons Delray Beach is such a nice place to live and grow today.

As the 20th century progressed Delray Beach grew from a farming community into a bustling city known for its unique architecture and thriving downtown. Delray Beach became a winter resort where artists, writers and cartoonists came to escape the brutal winters and hone their crafts. Nationally known cartoonists Fontaine Fox and W.E. Pat Enright were among the luminaries who called Delray home.

Today’s, history plays a big role in the city's identity and future direction. Delray Beach is considered a leading figure in the state's growing historic preservation movement. The city has designated several neighborhoods as historic districts; places where residents are encouraged to preserve old homes as a living link to Delray's illustrious past.

In the heart of downtown Delray Beach is Old School Square Cultural Arts Center, at 51 N. Swinton Ave. Once the Delray Beach High School, its grand buildings have been transformed in to the multi-million dollar centerpiece of the historic downtown shopping district. Old School Square houses a museum and theatre (in the former Delray Elementary and High School buildings) as well as an outdoor entertainment pavilion. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a gathering place for the community. It is the centerpiece of the historic downtown shopping district.

Adjacent to Old School Square is an emerging "artists colony" dubbed Pineapple Grove. The area includes sculpture designed by local artists. Downtown has several art galleries and artists studios.

Attractions

The Cornell Museum - Cornell Museum of Art & History at Old School Square.

Dedicated in 1990, the Cornell Museum is housed in the restored 1913 Delray Elementary building and named in honor of Delray Beach residents Harriet W. and George D. Cornell. The museum includes four galleries, a beautiful two-story atrium, which is also used as exhibit space, a tea room and a gift shop. It presents rotating regional, national and international exhibits as well as artist showcases, lectures and demonstrations. Delray Beach's historical archives are located in the Cornell Archives Room on the second floor. The archives room is managed by the Delray Beach Historical Society, which also presents special exhibits.

Crest Theatre - Crest Theatre at Old School Square

Dedicated in 1993, the Crest Theatre is housed in the restored 1925 Delray High School building, which also houses six restored classrooms, two art studios, a large reception room and Old School Square's administrative offices. Attached is a 1926 Gymnasium, used primarily as a rental facility. Formerly the high school auditorium, the Crest was restored and re-designed as a 323-seat, state-of-the-art performing arts theatre. It presents a variety of professional theatre, music, dance and national tours as well as Broadway Cabaret and serves as an important venue for community performances, presentations and town meetings.

Old School Square Entertainment Pavilion Completed in early 2002, the pavilion is a state-of-the-art performance facility with concession building and covered loggias surrounding an open, grassy area. It hosts a variety of community festivals and events, year-round, as well as concerts.

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens -

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (click here for MAP) is one of Palm Beach County's top attractions. The museum is named after George Morikami, a pineapple farmer who donated his land for use as a park after his death. The 200 acre Morikami park has become one of Palm Beach County's top tourist destinations attracting visitors from throughout the United States and abroad. It is the only museum of Japanese culture in the United States.

Recently the museum expanded into a $4.5 million 32,000 square foot facility designed to meet the Morikami's growing popularity. The new museum features a library, classrooms, 230-seat auditorium and computer technology that allows visitors to "interact" with exhibits. The museum is surrounded by luscious gardens, a waterfall and a forest of pine trees that make the Morikami a popular escape for thousands of visitors. The Museum hosts regular special events that showcase Japanese culture. Four major festivals draw multitudes to the Morikami throughout the year. For a complete schedule of what the Morikami has to offer call 495-0233. Click on the Wisdom Ring for information on our Sister City Miyazu, Japan.

Right next to the Morikami is the new international headquarters of the American Orchid Society (AOS), the largest special-interest horticultural organization in the world. A "must visit" - the airy central lobby, naturally lit by an open cupola, will bring you to most attractive assemblage of orchid books and other orchid-related items ever assembled, attractively displayed in the spacious AOS Gift Shop. Also on the grounds is the rapidly evolving Gardens - themed Orchids in the South Florida Garden as dedicated staff and volunteers who made the landscape glow with an enormous display of specimen-size Phaius, as well as an impressive collection of palms, cycads and other exotic plantings, including a nearly mature specimen of the rare African Baobab tree.

Palm Beach Photographic Centre Is an innovative learning facility where photography, and digital imaging meet. Headquartered in Delray Beach this is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education, preservation and promotion of photography and digital imaging. Each year Palm Beach Photographic presents over 200 workshops attended by photographers, graphic designers, photojournalists, filmmakers, desktop publishers, architects, and advertising professionals. Students study under the most accomplished professionals from around the country. The Program is divided into four series of workshops: Digital Imaging, Photography, FotoCamp and FotoFusion. For more information call (561) 276-9797

Cason Cottage Museum -

The executive offices of the Delray Beach Historical Society are located in a historic Bungalow that was recently relocated to compliment the Cason Cottage House Museum. The Bungalow provides additional exhibit space and serves as a visitor and docent center.

The DBHS and the City of Delray Beach restored Cason Cottage House Museum through a joint effort in 1988. It is a vernacular style house with craftsman cottage details, solidly constructed with Dade County pine. Reverend John R. Cason, a community leader and Methodist minister, whose descendants live in Delray Beach, built the cottage circa 1915. The Historical Society manages and maintains Cason Cottage as a House Museum open to the public and for group tours for a glimpse of life during Delray's pioneer days. The Harriet W. and George D. Cornell Archives Room, located on the second floor of the Cornell Museum, contains photographs, oral histories, books, maps, and a diversity of other materials documenting the history of Delray Beach. It is available to all members of the community for research purposes. Come and visit and learn from their exhibits related to Florida history. To learn more about membership, the activities of the Historical Society or to schedule a tour of Cason Cottage please call 561-243-2577.

The Delray Beach Playhouse -

For 47 years the 238-seat Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW Ninth St; has offered local audiences outstanding theater. Located on scenic Lake Ida, the playhouse is one the nation's oldest and most successful community theaters. Call 272-1281 for information.

Delray Beach is also a quick drive away from dozens of other theatres, museums and art galleries. Within a 30-minute drive, Delray residents can visit the Caldwell Theatre Company in Boca Raton, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, the Lois Pope Theatre, Plaza Del Mar in Manalapan, and the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra at Florida Atlantic University. Downtown Delray Beach also offers top-notch art galleries, antiquing, and live music. The Delray Art League offers sidewalk art shows throughout the winter season at area shopping centers.

I love Delray! -

Delray Beach is a unique city located in the southern end of Palm Beach County. With its award winning public beaches, vibrant downtown nightlife, excellent neighborhoods, bustling economy & abundant cultural activities, Delray Beach offers quality of life.

In 1895 Delray Beach was settled as an agricultural community. First incorporated in 1911, it became the City of Delray Beach on May 11, 1927, with substantial growth since then, from 1,015 people in 1920 to over 60,000 today.

90% of Delray Beach's 16 + square miles of land area has been developed. Growth management has focus to redevelopment & renewal as the City approaches "build-out".

Economic development reaches out to all areas. Recently corporations such as Office Depot, Oriole Homes, Levengers, and North American Shared Services Center for Joseph Seagrams and Sons, Inc. have opened corporate headquarters in Delray Beach.

The "All-America City" award program annually recognizes ten communities within the United States for constructive citizen participation and collaboration of the public, private, and nonprofit sectors in identifying and resolving critical issues. The City was recognized as an All-America City in 1993, was a finalist in the 1998 competition, and has been recognized again as an All-America City in 2001 making of Delray Beach the only Florida city to win twice this noble designation. In 1993 the citizens were honored for their community neighborhood efforts, school improvement initiatives and the culture and arts complex. The 2001 award honors the citizens of Delray Beach for their Community Neighbors Helping program, the Youth Enrichment Vocation program and the Village Academy.

Delray Beach operates under a commission-manager form of government. The City Manager, is charged with running the daily operation of the City. He is responsible to the City Commission for the supervision and leadership of the City's workforce. Major departments of the City include: Administrative Services, City Clerk, Community Improvement, Environmental Services, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Zoning and Police.

There are many exciting things going on in our All-America City, and we welcome you to become part of it! Thanks for visiting our web site.

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