Levitt & I.T.T. 'De Bary' Model

Levitt and International Telephone and Telegraph Corp. developed 22,000 acres in Flagler County as part of the Palm Coast Project with the goal of constructing the largest planned community in the nation. Filled with scenic drives, golf courses, and a marina, the development was promoted through an international marketing campaign on three continents. As part of the Levitt Showcase Golf Course Neighborhood, the De Bary model was the showcase of nine advertised Contemporary houses. Built in 1971, the house features a stucco exterior, wide gable front, and a central gated courtyard. Casper Drive, named in honor of golf legend William Casper, was the first street laid in the Palm Coast Project and the only access road to the 18-hole golf course. Prospective buyers were offered official guided tours of the community's amenities. Residents of Casper Drive played an important role in the growth of Palm Coast, and the first owners of the De Bary, Walter and Anna Kopecky, who bought the house in 1972, actively worked to draw potential homeowners to the area.

Palm Coast, Florida · United States