Delray Beach Historical Society

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Delray Beach Historical Society Preserving, celebrating and sharing the history of our Village by the Sea

Delray's first hotel, The Inn, was also known as the Chapman House and, later, the Grand Hotel. The Bahamian-style frame...
10/22/2026

Delray's first hotel, The Inn, was also known as the Chapman House and, later, the Grand Hotel. The Bahamian-style frame building was built in 1902 by Frank W. Chapman and destroyed in a fire in 1925. Mr. Chapman arrived in Delray with William Linton in 1895 and became the Town of Linton's first postmaster. The first post office operated out of the Chapman family's living room. He would meet the train each day and walk through town delivering the mail.

Fifty years after arriving in the town of Linton in 1895, Adolf and Anna Hofman posed for this photo in the 1940s. The e...
10/15/2026

Fifty years after arriving in the town of Linton in 1895, Adolf and Anna Hofman posed for this photo in the 1940s.

The early letters they sent to their family are the most accurate description of "Florida's Last Frontier.” The Hofmans were among Delray's first pioneers. After living in a primitive shack, they built this home on their farm about four blocks north of Atlantic Avenue. Adolf developed the Arcade Building on Atlantic Avenue, which became the famous Arcade Tap Room, home to today's W**e Room. Their letters were so well written they now comprise the book: "Letters from Linton,” the most popular book in the DBHS gift shop. Visit our history exhibits! https://delraybeachhistory.org/visit/

! Do you have your costume ready? Join us Oct 30th for the 12th Annual Fall Fest! Info + Tix: https://delraybeachhist...
10/14/2026

! Do you have your costume ready? Join us Oct 30th for the 12th Annual Fall Fest! Info + Tix: https://delraybeachhistory.org/events/

Geronimo Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill, Delray Rotary Club of Delray Beach City of Delray Beach, Florida Government Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce

1989 owner Saul Kaplan of the Delray Beach landmark eatery, "Ken's and Hazel's," located at 290 E. Atlantic Ave., stands...
10/14/2026

1989 owner Saul Kaplan of the Delray Beach landmark eatery, "Ken's and Hazel's," located at 290 E. Atlantic Ave., stands in front of the restaurant. This Delray institution named after Ken and Hazel Burns, originally opened in the 1940's and was called Larry's Place. It was a place where everyone knew your name. The town gathered for breakfast, to read the newspaper, crosswords and conversation.
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Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority

*** EXHIBITS OPEN! Visit our three historic cottages & gift shop. Tues-Fri 11am-3pm.Sat / reservation. Enjoy Delray's ea...
10/13/2026

*** EXHIBITS OPEN! Visit our three historic cottages & gift shop. Tues-Fri 11am-3pm.
Sat / reservation. Enjoy Delray's early pioneer stories and learn how our Village by the Sea was imagined and built!

!! Colony Hotel on Atlantic Avenue, circa 1960s.Colony Hotel & Cabaña Club City of Delray Beach, Florida Government Del...
10/12/2026

!! Colony Hotel on Atlantic Avenue, circa 1960s.

Colony Hotel & Cabaña Club City of Delray Beach, Florida Government Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce

Delray’s favorite Halloween event is right around the corner! Do you have your tickets?  https://delraybeachhistory....
10/12/2026

Delray’s favorite Halloween event is right around the corner! Do you have your tickets?  https://delraybeachhistory.org/events/



Thank you Geronimo Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill, Delray & Rotary Club of Delray Beach!!

City of Delray Beach, Florida Government Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce

10/09/2026

100 years of history. 100 years of stories. And the house still stands! 🥂

The historic Spady House is turning 100, and we're celebrating a century of history, heritage and community in Delray Beach!

Join us for The House Still Stands: A Centennial Cocktail Reception, a special evening honoring the legacy of this historic landmark and the generations of people whose stories have helped shape our community.

From its beginnings in 1926 to its role today as the home of the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, the Spady House continues to connect our past with our present.

Come celebrate this incredible milestone with us!
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕓 4–6 PM
📍 Spady Cultural Heritage Museum
170 NW 5th Avenue, Delray Beach
🥂 Cocktails & light bites

Reserve your spot and join the celebration!
https://spadymuseum.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/29322

Eighty years ago the Flamingo Cab Company in Delray Beach operated 11 taxis from the Flamingo Service Station on Atlanti...
10/09/2026

Eighty years ago the Flamingo Cab Company in Delray Beach operated 11 taxis from the Flamingo Service Station on Atlantic Avenue where Johnny Brown's is now. The fleet of taxis included several 1940 woody wagons. This one, the "Flamingo Beach Wagon,” at the beach pavilion, driven by “Olga,” was dedicated to a route delivering people from the Post Office to the Beach for 15 cents. Their phone number was # 347. Today the city operates "The Freebie" service, often taking the same route.

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3 NE 1st Street
Delray Beach, FL
33444

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

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(561) 274-9578

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