Delray Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Del-Ida Park Historic District
Photographed By Judith Barber, April 7, 2011
1. Del-Ida Park Historic District Marker
Inscription.
Del-Ida Park Historic District. . The Del-Ida Park subdivision was first recorded on September 18, 1923. Motivated by patriotic spirit and the optimism of Florida’s land boom, Del-Ida Park originally contained streets named after six U. S. Presidents. Mr. J. C. Secord of Miami organized the Ocean City Development Company and purchased the 58 acre tract containing 300 lots and three pie-shaped public parks. Within days of its recording, it was reported that “Del-Ida Park is growing fast”, as 58 lots had sold. Mr. Frederick Henry Link, a former craftsman at Addison Mizner industries in West Palm Beach, purchased several lots and served as the sub-divisions general contractor. In 1923, he began construction of his own home at 524 NE 2nd Avenue. Built in the Mediterranean Revival style, the house started the trend for such designs which remained popular through 1930. Link’s daughter, Catherine Link Strong, lived on Dixie Boulevard as an adult, and was Delray Beach’s first woman mayor in 1954. Originally a rather elite developments, the real estate bust left the area without much growth and development until the 1940’s and later. The City of Delray Beach designated the Del-Ida Park Historic District in 1988.
The Del-Ida Park subdivision was first recorded on September 18, 1923. Motivated by patriotic spirit and the optimism of Florida’s land boom, Del-Ida Park originally contained streets named after six U. S. Presidents. Mr. J. C. Secord of Miami organized the Ocean City Development Company and purchased the 58 acre tract containing 300 lots and three pie-shaped public parks. Within days of its recording, it was reported that “Del-Ida Park is growing fast”, as 58 lots had sold. Mr. Frederick Henry Link, a former craftsman at Addison Mizner industries in West Palm Beach, purchased several lots and served as the sub-divisions general contractor. In 1923, he began construction of his own home at 524 NE 2nd Avenue. Built in the Mediterranean Revival style, the house started the trend for such designs which remained popular through 1930. Link’s daughter, Catherine Link Strong, lived on Dixie Boulevard as an adult, and was Delray Beach’s first woman mayor in 1954. Originally a rather elite developments, the real estate bust left the area without much growth and development until the 1940’s and later. The City of Delray Beach designated the Del-Ida Park Historic District in 1988.
Erected 2009 by City of Delray Beach and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-666.)
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historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1793.
Location. 26° 28.43′ N, 80° 4.277′ W. Marker is in Delray Beach, Florida, in Palm Beach County. Marker is at the intersection of NE 2nd Avenue and George Bush Boulevard on NE 2nd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 767 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach FL 33444, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Additional commentary. 1. Missing Marker is broken and missing. You can see the post and lower corner of marker but nothing to read.
Editor's Note: Thank you for the information. We would be happy to publish a photo of the marker's current state as
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, July 13, 2016
2. Del-Ida Park Historic District Marker looking north on NE 2nd Avenue
proof of it being missing. Thanks!
— Submitted October 5, 2021, by Greg Madsen of Palm Beach, Florida.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2011, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,267 times since then and 77 times this year. Last updated on August 18, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. Photos:1. submitted on April 22, 2011, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. 2. submitted on August 18, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
