Marina Historic District

The Marina Historic District is a historically small-scale neighborhood developed primarily from 1922 to 1943 that preserves many irreplaceable architectural resources, while later development from the 1940s, 1950's, and beyond provides prime examples of South Florida architecture. Part of the district includes the former Mike Blank Nurseries, and the Blank family, Delray Beach pioneers, left a legacy of large shade trees throughout the area and built and lived in several structures along SE 7th Avenue, some of which remain. The Christian Science Church, constructed in 1942, first served as a chapel at the U.S. Army Air Force Base in Boca Raton before being relocated in 1949 to 200 SE 7th Avenue, and architect Sam Ogren, Sr., designed and executed the church’s facade and renovation in later years. The circa 1937 Fontaine Fox Cottages, designed by architect John Volk and located in the 200 block on the west side of SE 7th Avenue, are excellent examples of the Florida Cottage Style. Fontaine Fox, a famous cartoonist and creator of Toonerville Trolley, was a notable winter resident. The City of Delray Beach locally designated the Marina Historic District in 1988.

Delray Beach, Florida · United States