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

1925

West Volusia Historical Society

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. 25 Marker

Inscription. On this corner was the original Masonic Lodge in the 3-story Chambers & Dunn building. It burned to the ground in the Fire of Sept. 27, 1886. This was the first large frame building to fall to the flames. In 1925 the First National Bank erected DeLand’s first “Skyscraper” on the site. The collapse of the Florida Land Boom forced the bank to close its doors on July 11, 1929 and the Barnett Bank took over the property on October 24, 1929. Only five days before the Great Stock Market Crass. During the Depression, a daredevil known only as the “Human Fly” would occasionally scale the walls, seeking contributions from onlookers.

Erected by West Volusia Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 29° 1.694′ N, 81° 18.202′ W. Marker is in DeLand, Florida, in Volusia County. It is at the intersection of North Woodland Boulevard and South Woodland Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on North Woodland Boulevard. The marker is attached to to the Baumgartner Company building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N Woodland Blvd, Deland FL 32720, 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: 1960 DeLand McCory’s Store Sit-In (a few steps from this marker); Wilcox Saloon (a few steps from this marker); DeLand Woolworth’s Store Sit-In (a few steps from this marker); Miller-Fish Building (a few steps from this marker); James H. Ford Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Dreka Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Haven Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Dreka Theater (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeLand.

Also see . . .
1. First National Bank of Deland. (Submitted on March 12, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. West Volusia Historical Society & DeLand House Museum. (Submitted on March 12, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. 25 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.