Mount Dora in Lake County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sunset Park
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, November 7, 2024
1. Sunset Park Marker
Stanton McClellan Child was born in Wisconsin in 1863 and moved to New York at the age of 17 to work as a pattern maker (iron casting) with his father and brother. By 1901, he had worked his way up to become a wealthy New York industrial engineer and owned several companies, including the Stanton M. Child, Inc. engineering firm on Broadway. Along with his business partner Ferdinand d'Humy, Mr. Child founded the Ramp Buildings Corporation and patented the d'Humy Motoramp system, the first engineered ramp design for multi-level parking garages. Mr. Child held many patents including sliding casters for chair legs and removable locking wheel casters. He also improved the design of foot rests on metal chairs and stools.
Stanton and his wife Laura were frequent visitors to Mount Dora. Mr. Child became a permanent resident in 1939 and purchased this property and the house across the street at 352 N. Alexander Street.
In 1940, Mr. Child demolished the old R.C. Tremain and Son Hardware Store that stood on this site so he could enjoy the view of Lake Dora and the beautiful sunsets from his house. Mr. Child then deeded the land to the City for a public park. Once referred to as Child Park, the park was renamed Sunset Park in 2013 as originally designated by Mr. Child.
Erected by City
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 28° 47.971′ N, 81° 38.752′ W. Marker is in Mount Dora, Florida, in Lake County. It is at the intersection of West 4th Avenue and Alexander Street, on the right when traveling east on West 4th Avenue. The marker is located near the northeast corner of Sunset Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 West 4th Avenue, Mount Dora FL 32757, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Orlando and in Central Florida. 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: Mabel Norris Reese (here, next to this marker); Atlantic Coast Line Train Depot (a few steps from this marker); Sears, Roebuck & Co. Kit Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Mount Dora Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Stowe-True Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Variety Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mount Dora The Beginning Years (about 300 feet away); Donnelly Street Through The Years (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Dora.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, November 7, 2024
2. Sunset Park & Marker
Looking southwest across Sunset Park; the marker is just to the right of the large sign.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, November 7, 2024
3. Mount Dora Sign and Christmas Tree
Looking northwest from near the marker. The annual Mount Dora Christmas tree exhibit is set up on West 4th Avenue behind the sign along the north edge of Sunset Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
