Mount Dora in Lake County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Variety Store

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, October 30, 2025

1. Variety Store Marker

Inscription. This circa 1938 building is one of the younger buildings in the downtown district and is significant for its modern architectural styling. The Drugg Variety Store, owned by Henry and son Proctor Drugg, was the first business located here. By 1943, it was Vincent's 5-10-25 to $1.00 store, operated by the Vincent family into the 1960s-70s.

Erected by Mount Dora Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 28° 47.972′ N, 81° 38.689′ W. Marker is in Mount Dora, Florida, in Lake County. It is at the intersection of North Donnelly Street and West 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Donnelly Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 351 N Donnelly St, 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: Mount Dora The Beginning Years (a few steps from this marker); Donnelly Street Through The Years (a few steps from this marker); Texaco Gas & Greyhound Station (a few steps from this marker); Mount Dora Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Rephbaum Hardware (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Stowe-True Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Warren C. Butts House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank Of Mount Dora (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Dora.

Also see . . .
1. Located on Donnelly Street, Crane Furniture Store was built in 1929... (Submitted on November 6, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. New Project Highlights Mona Dora’s Historic Buildings. (Submitted on November 6, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Variety Store Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.