Old DeLand Memorial Hospital, hospital in DeLand, Florida
The Old DeLand Memorial Hospital is a former hospital in DeLand built in Renaissance style, featuring curved rooflines, tall windows, and carefully crafted details. The brick and stone structure blends seamlessly with the older neighborhoods surrounding it.
The building opened in 1920 as a hospital serving the community during a period of rapid growth in the 1920s. It operated until 1948, when a newer facility was built to serve the area more fully.
The hospital served as a gathering place where residents sought care and healing. Its design reflected the community's aspirations and the role of modern medicine in shaping daily life during that era.
The building now functions as a museum with indoor exhibits and outdoor grounds featuring walking paths, play areas, and gardens. Plan time to explore both the interior spaces and the surrounding park, with weekday visits generally being less crowded.
A separate 1926 building called the Burgess Pavilion reveals the segregated past and originally served as the only hospital for Black residents in the region. This makes the site a place where visitors encounter both progress and the difficult chapters of health care history.
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