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103 West Indiana Avenue - Built in 1892 as the home of Lancaster Drug Store and Post Office, patrons could get medicine and mail a letter. Dr. Lancaster was a native of Kentucky and for many years followed his profession with great success. The first post office in the city of DeLand was located here. The building also has Federal influences. In the 1930s, this was also the home of a local theater. Rumor has it that folks came more to see the projectionist than the movie itself. Known to be tipsy during the movie, the reel broke, played backwards, and started again. Later the pressed ceiling was remodeled and bottles fell from what seemed like the heavens. Seems that with the supply found, the projectionist never went to a "dry" movie in his life!

Currently occupied by:
Le Jardin Cafe
DeLand, FL 32720
www.lejardincafe.com


105 West Indiana Avenue - Built in 1925, this was the former home of the oldest gift shop in the state of Florida, Ever hear that curiosity killed the cat? Owners Edith Reeve and Grace Howard didn't think so. Dubbed "The Old Curiosity Shop" by the town, it was established upon their graduation from Stetson University. The business was moved here from Woodland Boulevard.

Currently occupied by:
Dublin Station
DeLand, FL 32720
Dublinstation.com


109 West Indiana Avenue - This is the oldest commercial building in the down- town district. Constructed in 1875, it survived the 1886 fire with minor damage. The building's flat roof offers a decorative corbelled frieze along the south parapet. Segmental brick arches with keystones cap the second story windows. A simple two-bay, two- story porch supported by posts extends from the front of the building to the street, offering protection for customers and merchandise. 105 West Indiana Avenue 1n 1907 V. Ward Gould and his brother Harold, opened a real estate and insurance office here. Gould was known for the purchase of his single cylinder Cadillac, which was the first to be used for business purposes in DeLand. This contraption and novelty of riding in a car drew many prospective clients to Gould "s business. Stories are even told that he was able to draw business on the basis of the car alone!

Currently occupied by:
DeLand Coins and Collectables
DeLand, FL 32720


110 West Indiana Avenue - The first story of this building was built in 1905. Nineteen years later a second story was added. The original deed was recorded in 1902 by the law partnership of Cary D. Landis and Bert Fish. Though difficult to confirm, it is believed that the partnership, still in existence, is the oldest law firm in the state of Florida.

The building is constructed in the Federal style and has as its main facade a Romanesque entrance on the first story, which is straddled by two windows that repeat the decorative motif and fanlight found in the entry. Over the windows is an eagle motif. The dentiled cornice, whose lines are interrupted over the central portion of the building by a short gable pitch, runs across the front facade.

Cross the street here and stand just a moment. You don't have hours to gossip or shoot the breeze, but this corner was known as the hitching place for horses and men to stand and chat. Affectionately referred to as the Buzzard's Roost, many a gentleman had to hear it from his wife if he stayed at the roost too long.

 


111 West Indiana Avenue - This is the oldest commercial building in the down- town district. Constructed in 1875, it survived the 1886 fire with minor damage. The building's flat roof offers a decorative corbelled frieze along the south parapet. Segmental brick arches with keystones cap the second story windows. A simple two-bay, two- story porch supported by posts extends from the front of the building to the street, offering protection for customers and merchandise. 105 West Indiana Avenue 1n 1907 V. Ward Gould and his brother Harold, opened a real estate and insurance office here. Gould was known for the purchase of his single cylinder Cadillac, which was the first to be used for business purposes in DeLand. This contraption and novelty of riding in a car drew many prospective clients to Gould "s business. Stories are even told that he was able to draw business on the basis of the car alone!

Suite 111A Currently occupied by:
Stamp DeLand
DeLand, FL 32720
Suite 111B Currently occupied by:
John's Coins
DeLand, FL 32720

 

 


112 West Indiana Avenue - Former title insurance company.

 


116 West Indiana Avenue - Former Courthouse Pharmacy.

 


The Athens Theatre was designed by prominent Orlando architect Murry S. King. It first opened its doors in January 1922. Originally a vaudeville house it featured live stage shows by touring performers. After it fell into disrepair, the citizens of DeLand, organized by the MainStreet DeLand Association, leads restoration efforts.

www.athenstheatre.org


Volusia County Court House - In 1888, Volusia County voted to move the County Seat to the City of DeLand. The first courthouse was replaced by this building in 1929. Three thousand people attended the dedication. The 60,000 square foot structure with its Corinthian columns of Georgian pink marble is covered by a copper dome.

 

 


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