Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

174 North Beach Street

Krystal Burger

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, December 31, 2022

1. 174 North Beach Street Marker

Inscription. It was on October 24, 1932, when the nation's first Krystal restaurant opened its doors in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, amid the harsh financial times of the Great Depression. Its founders, Rody Davenport Jr. and J. Glenn Sherrill, believed that despite the severe economic upheaval of the times, people would patronize a restaurant that was kept spotlessly clean, provided courteous service, and offered a good meal at the lowest possible price.

The restaurant became an overnight success with customers flocking to the small building to savor hot-off-the-grill Krystals and sip freshly brewed coffee from thick china mugs. Those not lucky enough to snag a seat would order sacks full of Krystals to take with them, making Krystal a pioneer in the business of good food "to go."

One of those locations was right here in Downtown Daytona Beach where many people would get their Krystals and then go to the Daytona Theatre right next door for the Saturday Morning Kids Show.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is October 24, 1932.

Location. 29° 12.82′ N, 81° 1.215′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. It is on North Beach Street south of Bay Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 174 North Beach Street, Daytona Beach FL 32114, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s First Coast.

It is also in the American South.

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 walking distance of this marker: 160 North Beach Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 150 North Beach Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary Soldiers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 140 North Beach Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Persian Gulf War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Valor (within shouting distance of this marker); 132 North Beach Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daytona Beach.

Other markers no longer nearby. Confederate Veterans (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Confederate Memorial (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, December 31, 2022

2. 174 North Beach Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.