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The Life and Times of Early Delray

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Photo taken in the center of Delray, looking to the west.

Atlantic Avenue c.1940s

Built by Henry Flagler in 1894 as his railway first connected all of South Florida, the railway station is now the oldest building in Delray Beach. It is owned by the Delray Beach Historical Society and is located just north of Atlantic Avenue. The original location as shown in this photo was immediately south of Atlantic Avenue, on the east side of the tracks.

Florida East Coast Railway Depot c. 1940s

Atlantic Avenue

Atlantic Avenue Looking West

This 1944 Fourth of July photo shows uniformed servicemen viewing the fire engine leading the parade. At the time, there was a road adjacent to the bridge, where the fire truck is turning. When a larger bridge was built, that road was eliminated.

Fourth of July Parade on Atlantic Avenue c. 1944

Built in 1926 by Adolf Hofman and designed by iconic local architect Samuel Ogren, Sr., considered The Father of Delray Architecture, The Arcade Building was home to many artists, resulting Delray being known as an art colony. They included nationally known illustrators and cartoonists. The Arcade Tap Room later became the most famous Delray Beach restaurant and lounge, hosting celebrities from around the world.

Arcade Tap Room on Atlantic Avenue c. 1940

"The Colony," built during the Land Boom of the 1920s, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has its original furnishings in the lobby and is visited by many to view the historic photos in the original dining room.

The Colony Hotel on Atlantic Avenue c. 1950s

One of the oldest photos of this iconic Delray Beach hotel.

The Alterep Hotel, now the Colony Hotel c. 1920s

This photo was taken just east of the bridge, looking to the east. The royal palm trees were a fixture on Atlantic Avenue until it was widened. 100-year-old royal palms still line Seabreeze Avenue, two blocks east of the bridge.

Atlantic Avenue Looking East c. 1940s

Storefront on Atlantic Ave

Bob's Bar on Atlantic Avenue c1939.

Atlantic Avenue Looking West Through Downtown

Arcade Tap Room - Alternate Shot

East Coast Railway Depot, 1940s

This photo by T.P. Wyatt shows the intersection with no businesses whatsoever. In 1950 the intersection was in the middle of cow pastures and farm fields. At the time, US-1, Military Trail and 441 were the only north-south roads in the area.

Atlantic Avenue at Military Trail c. 1950

Many years before Atlantic Avenue was paved, it was a dirt path to the ocean. It was located here because of a stone wall and orange grove just to the south. The origins of both are unknown.

Atlantic Avenue to the Ocean c. 1905

Photo taken at the corner of US-1 and Atlantic Avenue. The Cromer Building is on the left, and is still in use more than 100 years later.

The Alterep Hotel, now the Colony Hotel c. 1920s

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