By Kayleigh Howald The Delray Beach Historical Society was founded amid a time of political and social change, substantial population growth, and urban sprawl. The development of new […]
By Kayleigh Howald The Delray Beach Golf Club, located on West Atlantic Avenue, has provided Delray Beach residents with a local place to enjoy a round of golf […]
By Tom Warnke Delray’s beach was a vital asset from the settlement’s inception. In 1895, pioneers Sarah Gleason and William H. Hunt, her husband’s business partner, sold their […]
By Kayleigh Howald While many families and individuals proved influential in Delray Beach in its 130-year history, the Cason family are the nearest to our hearts at the […]
By Kayleigh Howald Samuel Ogren Sr., Delray Beach’s first registered architecture, is known as the “Father of Delray Architecture.” Born in Shanxi, China on the eve of the […]
By Kayleigh Howald While Catherine E. Strong’s name is familiar to many throughout the Delray Beach area, her story and contributions to Delray Beach and south Palm Beach […]
By Kayleigh Howald Every Floridian – whether a seasoned veteran of the Sunshine State or a new arrival – has a hurricane story. Maybe it is the story […]
By Kayleigh Howald Florida is known as the “Fishing Capital of the World.” The state’s diversity of fish and habitats, weather, and unique location help make it a […]
In 1987, the City of Delray Beach, working with the Delray Beach Historical Society and a group of volunteer citizens, established four historic districts. These actions set Delray […]
By Kayleigh Howald May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and to celebrate, we explored the rich history of Yamato, Florida. Yamato was a small […]