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Helen DeLand was the only daughter of Henry and Sarah Parce DeLand to survive infancy.
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Helen also wrote about her childhood in Florida. The Story of DeLand and Lake Helen Florida was first published in 1928. It was reprinted in 1990 by the West Volusia Historical Society. |
- The Woodland Boulevard, as promised at the · first
meeting in ’76, was cut through the woods. It was· a mile
long and sixty feet wide with a row of trees in the middle
as well as on the sides, water oaks, wild oranges and magnolias. ………. Mr. Joseph Dore, when mayor, imposed a fine of
five dollars for using the trees as hitching posts. In this
way began the policy that has caused DeLand to be named
the “City in the Forest”. A plan was brought before the
Council to remit taxes for trees planted in certain lines living after two years. 0. J. Hill put out those in West DeLand for Mr. Stetson. W.W. Paree made Printery Park
in the depression where the E. 0. Painter Printing Co. is
located. Many of these trees were killed in the high water
of 1925.
1-1-1928
Story of DeLand and Lake Helen Florida
Helen Parce DeLand
Ok we left off crossing Church Street as we move north on Woodland Blvd
Pass 230
Bank of America
Across Wisconsin and
at 308 is
Courtyard by Marriott DeLand Historic Downtown
Once you’ve crossed Wisconson
You can cross Woodland Ave to the east
and continue down Wisconson—so you can see the side of the building which has one of the town’s Artist’s Murals that Deland (among other things) are famous for.
$20.00
DELAND FLORIDA! You will Love It here! – YouTube
In 1886, a fire devastated DeLand’s business district.
The ravenous blaze sparked up in one of the town’s saloons and quickly spread to the surrounding wood buildings.
The town fathers apparently decided intoxication and fire were a bad combination in those days too, as saloons were thereafter banned from the city.
DELAND, FLORIDA
By Mike Miller Updated January 16, 2022
Cross back south on Woodland and across WIsconsin again to
Possible lunch or whatever eating stop
Jimmy John’s
Jimmy John’s in Deland makes Freaky Fast Freaky Fresh® sandwiches near you using only the freshest ingredients. Stop by and order delivery or pick up from our location in Deland for a tasty sandwich today! Whether you’re in-store or in a delivery zone, we’ll always make you a tasty sandwich!
Once you cross the street you might want to turn left down Wisconsin so you can see another mural—this one on the side of Jimmy Johns
past
243: Advanced Networking Computers
and Bee Reality Corp
231 Cobb Cole Law Offices
Cross Church Street
And then turn left down Church so you can see another of the Murals on the side of Cobb Cole’s Building
If you’re in the mood for sweets there’s
197 on the left side of Church
Buttercup Bakery
DeLand, Florida. This book in the series Images of America, celebrates the history of the city of DeLand and its own piece of the tapestry that is America. Authored by Maggi Smith Hall, Michael Justin Holder and the West Volusia Historical Society, it features hundreds of vintage images, local memories personal stories, and unique points of view. Nestled in Central Florida, DeLand was founded in 1882 and balances a strong sense of community with a willingness to allow progress. A great book for anyone interested in DeLand’s rich history.
Oudom’s Thai and Sushi opened in 2006 thanks to three brothers and their talented mother, Somchin Ketsatha. Somchin has been the heart of the restaurant from the beginning; She has over 60 years of experience cooking authentic Thai food
and even a couple of these—I like this town)
#209
Since 1983, Cliff’s Books has been the go-to source for books, comics, and all things collectable in beautiful downtown DeLand, FL. While browsing the endless supply of “cool stuff”, you are sure to find something that brings back childhood memories.
and at 207
We find something entirely different
Mindquest Escape Rooms DeLand
MindQuest Escape Rooms is a live adventure game played with two to six players. Each scenario presented to players is unique and extremely fun. Players have only 60 minutes to find their way out of the game. There are many twists and turns, surprises, and different encounters that require logical thinking to resolve the game with your friends, team, group, or corporate outing.
and on past 201: The V.W. Gould Agency
$50.00
Many other recreational and entertaining activities can be found throughout the area as well. Take your pick from loads of biking and camping spots, or enjoy a thrill at Skydive DeLand. Getting out on the water is a widely popular choice and you don’t need to bring your own watercraft. Explore the river by several paddling tours or even take a famous pontoon boat or riverboat excursion, to name a few.
Now we’re at Rich Ave We’ll turn left and go East on the north side of the street
Past 201: Vincent’s Reality
and more sugar offerings:
The street has 115—
Kneading Sweets supplies the cakes, breads and baked goods DeLand, Deltona & Orange City KNEADS!!
About 1/2 a block farther is a parking lot and a cross walk painted across to the other side of Rich—–let’s follow that and then
turn back to the right toward Woodland
Or if you’re up for pizza turn left on down Rich.
Tom’s Pizza
140 Rich
Tom’s Pizza was originally opened as a franchise in the late 1950’s. There were 22+ franchises in Central Florida at that time.
Today, Lloyd and Lana Petro own and operate the only Tom’s Pizza left, proudly carrying on the tradition as a hometown favorite.
Return back right to Woodland Blvd
Past 122 Health Foods For Life
and
116 Moodz a beauty salon
and finally on the left another of those historical murals
Historic mural in downtown Deland done in 1966 by Perego, an artist from Daytona Beach, with the help of his close friend Chris Hansen. The mural is 30 ft tall by 70 ft long.
The mural shows the pioneers and behind them, rising in the distance, is the old Parceland Hotel built in the early 1880s by Joseph Yale Parce, Henry’s Deland’s brother-in-law.
Pick Your Passion
Select your choice of one of our specially designed DeLand tours. Sip & Shop Tours are $69 per person for a three hour+ tour with visits to up to four shops and samplings at two restaurants. Sweet & Savory Tours are $89 per person for a three hour+ tour with visits to two shops and samplings at up to four restaurants. Specify if you have a libation preference or dietary restrictions and we will customized your tour.
$10.00
Favorite Things in DeLand, Florida – A Local’s Guide
DeLand Hall
Beautiful brick buildings are part of the university’s landscape. One of those buildings, Elizabeth Hall, was built in 1885 and sits on North Woodland Boulevard. Elizabeth Hall and other buildings like it are the reasons the university is on the National Register of Historic Places for the state’s “oldest collection of education-related buildings.”
After we vinish our view we proceed back to Woodland and turn left
there’s 139
Downtown Goldsmith
Our fine jewelry, quality products, experienced artisans, and dedication to excellent customer service has made us your trusted hometown jeweler, and keeps us thriving in the heart of beautiful downtown DeLand. It is with this dedication that we have consistently earned your vote as the “Best of the West Jewelry Store” since 2007.
and how about 137
We offer customers cultural and handmade gifts, chic furniture, home decor, design services, jewelry, garden bling, and the latest and greatest in boho festival fashion apparel!
At the time of this blog the store was closed for maintenance—but hopefully will be open again soon.
131 offers up some more unique food items
Finally on this block 129
Proudly serving as Deland’s Living Room since 2003
Welcome to The Elusive Grape. We feature more than 40 wines by the glass and a fine selection of ice cold beer.
The Elusive Grape is located in Historic Downtown Deland, within walking distance of more than 20 restaurants
and dozens of boutique stores.
Stop by, have a glass, and take a bottle home!
Think we’ll stop there and resume next week at the corner of Indiana and Woodland.
$30.00
Accommodations
Dr. S.R. Coleman
When the Elizabeth Roe Burgess Pavilion opened in 1926 behind DeLand Memorial Hospital on North Stone Street, West Volusia’s African American residents finally had access to hospital care. But the struggle for adequate treatment began much earlier. In 1918, Dr. S.R. Coleman, DeLand’s first licensed black physician, opened an office in his home (space for black professionals was very limited) on East Howry Avenue in the Methodist Hill neighborhood. He knew the challenges facing him: A graduate of Meharry Medical School in Nashville, Tenn., with both medical and pharmacist degrees, he could not serve in the Medical Corps in World War I because he was black. He could treat only people of color, in their homes or in his office, and under the supervision of a white doctor. He could not admit even his sickest patients to either a small clinic that opened in 1918 during the Spanish Flu epidemic or DMH, built in 1921. Fortunately, an experienced midwife, Mrs. Amanda (Mandy) Worthy, lived near him and could provide care in her home after surgery.
To learn more about DeLand’s first black hospital, visit the Burgess Pavilion, part of the DeLand Memorial Hospital and Veterans Museum, 230 N. Stone St., DeLand. Free tours are Monday-Friday from Noon to 4 pm. For more information about the exhibits in the Burgess Pavilion or to arrange special group tours, call the West Volusia Historical Society, 386-740-6813.
Black History in West Volusia County, Florida
Downtown DeLand
