DeLand in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dreka Theater
1922
Erected by the West Volusia Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Florida - West Volusia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.
Location. 29° 1.679′ N, 81° 18.174′ W. Marker is in DeLand, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker is on East New York Avenue (State Road 44) east of Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17 / 92), on the right when traveling east. The marker is mounted on the outside of the building, facing the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 East New York Avenue, Deland FL 32724, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dreka Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilcox Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller-Fish Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1883 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Haven Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Public Building (about 400 feet away); Landis-Fish Building (about 500 feet away); First Movie House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeLand.
Regarding Dreka Theater. The former theater is a commercial/retail building, and at the time of this marker's submission to the database, the building was vacant.
To learn more about the department store of which the theater was a namesake, see Dreka Building under "Other nearby markers" above.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. This page has been viewed 895 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.