Downtown DeLand Historic District, Historic district in DeLand, Florida, US.
The Downtown DeLand Historic District is a grouping of around 68 buildings in the center of DeLand, Florida, bordered by Florida Avenue, Rich Avenue, Woodland Boulevard, and Howry Avenue. The buildings range from early commercial storefronts to civic structures, together forming a compact traditional American downtown.
The district developed in the early decades of the 20th century as DeLand's main commercial and civic center. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, formally recognizing its role in the town's growth.
The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 1987, and holds 68 historic buildings within its boundary. Its name comes from DeLand, the town laid out around this commercial core, and the streets keep the grid of blocks that grew up there. Visitors can walk the same blocks between Florida, Rich, Woodland and Howry avenues.
The district is easy to explore on foot since the historic buildings are grouped along a few short blocks. Walking in the morning or late afternoon tends to offer quieter streets and better light for taking in the building details.
The district covers 68 historic buildings within bounds set by Florida and Rich Avenues, Woodland Boulevard and Howry Avenue, and was designated on December 23, 1987. The name DeLand honours the town's founder, Henry A. DeLand.
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