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Endangered Historic Properties
Elliott Plantation
The majority of other plantation sites from this period have been destroyed by development before excavations and study could occur, making this the most intact and best example of a preserved landscape that includes the oldest sugar mill and features very significant to African American history.
Rio Vista Subdivision Gateway
This prominent landmark was built as a grand entryway for the Rio Vista subdivision platted in 1926. The subdivision was owned and developed by Walter C. Hardesty, who had made his fortune with the Hardesty Manufacturing Company, an Arts & Crafts furniture company, in Dover, Ohio, but had moved to Florida in 1922 to deal in real estate.
John Wesley Dutton House
This home is among the largest and finest Classical Revival style examples in central Florida. Dutton, a lumber magnate, commissioned local architects Carins & Fitchner to design the building in 1910. Under the supervision of builder Gus Lauman, it was completed the following year at the cost of $25,000
S. Cornelia Young Memorial Library
This landmark was built in 1916 and expanded in 1930. It is the oldest library in Daytona Beach and was constructed to respond to increased demand for educational facilities by the influx of visitors & permanent & seasonal residents.
Strawn Sawmill and Lumber Shed
The two frame vernacular industrial buildings used for cutting and storing wood were dismantled and relocated to the present location in the 1930s. Theodore Strawn Inc., a successful citrus company operated the mill to provide lumber to build agricultural buildings associated with the packing house and a company town & housing associated with their business, and to build the packing crates.
JW Wright Building
Built in 1920 by African American landowner and business-man J.W. Wright, this building was the center of the Yemassee settlement commercial activities. Dr. Poole, DeLand’s only black dentist’s office was here along with retail establishments.
Colonial New Smyrna Archeological Sites
In 1998, the cities of New Smyrna Beach and Port Orange, along with Volusia County, sponsored a comprehensive archeological survey to locate sites associated with the colonial New Smyrna settlement—the ambitious attempt by Andrew Turnbull and partners to introduce 1,400 Mediterranean colonists to farm their plantation in the New World.
Spring Garden Ranch
In 1910 Frederick N. Burt developed Spring Garden Ranch, and experimented with different methods to raise cattle, and giving that up, began to raise horses. His crew constructed barns for cattle, horses and hay, a blacksmith shop, corncrib, water tower, silo and workshop.
Pacetti Boarding House
The Pacetti family was among the first settlers of Ponce Inlet, selling their property for the Ponce Inlet Light Station and was involved in the construction of the lighthouse. The frame vernacular building was constructed as an extension to the popular boarding house, providing lodging and delicious seafood to guest who enjoyed “fine fishing and boating, and sail boats with or without guides.”
Putnam Hotel
The Putnam Hotel built in 1923, replaced an earlier hotel that had burned. This Mediterranean Revival style structure was the first commission completed by Willian J. Carpenter, a prominent local architect. It was a popular winter destination, offering good value and was successful for many years.
Samsula Elementary School
Built in the Mediterranean Revival style popular in Florida 1920s boom time, this stucco building upgraded the wooden, one-room Briggsville School in Samsula. Constructed for about $30,000 and opened in 1928, the school had several classrooms, indoor plumbing, and an auditorium. In continuous use as a public school for 80 years, the building has been only slightly altered and is a landmark for this rural community.!
FEC Depot
This building is one of only seven (of several hundred) Florida East Coast Railway depots still standing. Built in 1894 it was modified in 1924 and 1938. In 1966 it was moved further down the railroad tracks to avoid demolition. This commercial frame vernacular building is the only historic transportation related building in the City of Port Orange and the only FEC resource remaining in the County. Vacancy and neglect are the major threats to this significant property.
Orange City Historic District Commercial Center
The Orange City Historic District is a collection of buildings representing the early settlement and community activities of the town. Settled in the 1870s and incorporated in 1882, the district includes over 300 properties, mostly residential. The highly visible buildings that make up the commercial core along Volusia Ave