Palm Coast in Flagler County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Levitt & I.T.T. 'De Bary' Model

Photographed by George Edward Chuddy, April 24, 2016

1. Levitt & I.T.T. 'De Bary' Model Marker

Inscription. Levitt & International Telephone & Telegraph Corp. (ITT) developed 22,000 acres in Flagler County as part of the Palm Coast Project. Their goal was to construct the largest planned community in the nation. Full of scenic drives, golf courses, and a marina, Levitt & I.T.T. engaged in an international marketing campaign on three continents to generate interest. As part of the 'Levitt Showcase Golf Course Neighborhood' the 'De Bary' model was the showcase of the nine advertised Contemporary houses. Built in 1971, this house features a stucco exterior, wide gable front, and a central gated courtyard. Casper Dives named in honor of golf legend William Casper, was the first street laid in the Palm Coast Project and was the only access road to the 18-hole golf course. Every prospective buyer was offered an official guided tour of the community's many amenities. The residents of Casper Drive played an important role in the growth of Palm Coast and occupants of the 'De Bary' were just as involved. The house's first owners, Walter and Anna Kopecky who purchased the house in 1972 actively worked to draw potential homeowners to the

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Erected 2016 by Florida Department of State and Dr. Mery Guttierez-Gable. (Marker Number F-898.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.

Location. 29° 34.15′ N, 81° 12.039′ W. Marker is in Palm Coast, Florida, in Flagler County. It is at the intersection of Casper Drive and Cooper Lane, on the left when traveling east on Casper Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 Casper Drive, Palm Coast FL 32137, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in First Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies:

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, November 15, 2016

2. Levitt & I.T.T. 'De Bary' Model Marker

Palm Coast, Florida (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Levitt & I.T.T. "Del Mar" Model and Palm Coast Golf Club (about 500 feet away); Turtle #10 - "Nancy Marie" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Fire Station 22 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hernandez Landing (approx. 1.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); The First Responders (approx. 1½ miles away); September 11, 2001 (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palm Coast.

Photographed by George Edward Chuddy, April 11, 2016

3. Levitt & I.T.T. 'De Bary' Model Marker

View of full front, with marker in picture, of 29 Casper Drive, Palm Coast, Flagler County, Florida 32137

Levitt & I.T.T. 'De Bary' Model image. Click for full size.

Photographed by George Edward Chuddy

4. Levitt & I.T.T. 'De Bary' Model

Photographed by George Edward Chuddy

5. Levitt & I.T.T. 'De Bary' Model Marker

Levitt & I.T.T. very first offerings of 9 Mid-Century Modern Model homes.

Photographed by George Edward Chuddy

6. Levitt & I.T.T. 'De Bary' Model Marker

Levitt & I.T.T. had an extensive worldwide marketing program. This is one of the first ads used which showcased their 'De Bary' Model.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2016, by George Edward Chuddy of City of Palm Coast, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,672 times since then and 154 times this year. Last updated on December 11, 2016, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on April 22, 2016, by George Edward Chuddy of City of Palm Coast, Florida. 2. submitted on November 15, 2016, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on April 12, 2016, by George Edward Chuddy of City of Palm Coast, Florida. 4. submitted on April 11, 2016, by George Edward Chuddy of City of Palm Coast, Florida. 5, 6. submitted on April 15, 2016, by George Edward Chuddy of City of Palm Coast, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.