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

Early Grocery Stores

circa 1897

 
 
Early Grocery Stores Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By AGS Media, August 1, 2011
1. Early Grocery Stores Marker
Inscription. Although there has been a structure on this site since at least 1885, this building was erected about 1897. From the late 19th to the middle 20th century, most of DeLand's grocery stores were located along Woodland Blvd. Bushnell, Cantrell, Conrad, Dozier, Dreka, Gregory, Haynes, Marsh, Rhodes, Santilli, Vinzant, and Woodall are but a few of the family names associated with these stores. This site was the home of the first Stoudenmire grocery. Nothing was frozen. Meat was cut to order; produce and milk were fresh from area truck farms and dairies. Patrons could phone in their orders to be delivered to their homes. Credit was commonly extended to monthly tabs.
 
Erected by the West Volusia Historical Society.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Florida - West Volusia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
 
Location. 29° 1.78′ N, 81° 18.216′ W. Marker is in DeLand, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker is on North Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17/92) south of Rich Avenue, on the left when traveling north. The marker is mounted on the front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 142 North Woodland Boulevard, Deland FL 32720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Circa 1885 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Movie House (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); First Public Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Landis-Fish Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Commercial Store (about 300 feet away); Historic Volusia County Courthouse (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeLand.
 
More about this marker. At the time of this page's submission to the database, the building is home to Bill & Frank's Brickhouse Grill. The building is located in the Downtown DeLand Historic District (a National Historic District).
 
Early Grocery Stores Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By AGS Media, August 1, 2011
2. Early Grocery Stores Marker
The marker is mounted near the center of the photo.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. This page has been viewed 760 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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