Endearing East Delray Historic Cottage is filled with remarkable character & incomparable charm. Lovingly cared for by owners, this extraordinary home on an extraordinary lot is on the market for the first time in 27 years. Upon entering the cottage, a large sunroom, Historic living room with fireplace, and dining room greet while leading to two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The renovated kitchen is modern and spacious which opens to a large family room with French doors with views of the large pool and outdoor entertaining space. The courtyard is filled with abundant sunlight, succulent greenery, superior trees and space for a guest house. Just 6 blocks off the Avenue and less than mile from beach, Dixie Blvd is a highly desirable cul-de-sac street in Historic Del Ida in heart of Delray! ~~~ Del-Ida Park Historic District ~~~ Marker A: Recorded in 1923, Del-Ida Park was one of Delray Beach's earliest planned neighborhoods. Del-Ida Park's unusual diagonal arrangement of streets, triangular lots, and public parks are unique when contrasted with the grid pattern layout of the remainder of the city. This imaginative street layout was designed to create a sense of space and maintain a park-like atmosphere. Architectural styles throughout the neighborhood reflect the popular culture of South Florida and the land boom and bust that occurred during the initial development of the 1920s through to the 1940s. Although dominated by the Mediterranean and Mission Revival styles, Minimal Traditional and Frame Vernacular styles are also prevalent and provide a predominantly one-story, low-scale streetscape. Additional development of the 1950s and 1960s provide prime examples of the Ranch and Contemporary styles typical of South Florida. Del-Ida Park lies between NE 4th and 8th Streets with North Swinton Avenue to the west and the Florida East Coast Railroad to the east. The City of Delray Beach locally designated the Del-Ida Park Historic District in 1988. Sponsored by the City of Delray Beach. Marker B: The Del-Ida Park subdivision was first recorded on September 18, 1923. Motivated by patriotic spirit and the optimism of Florida's land boom, Del-Ida Park originally contained streets named after six U.S. Presidents. Mr. J.C. Secord of Miami organized the Ocean City Development Company and purchased the 58-acre tract containing 300 lots and three pie-shaped public parks. Within days of its recording, it was reported that "Del-Ida Park is growing fast", as 58 lots had sold. Mr. Frederick Henry Link, a former craftsman at Addison Mizner Industries in West Palm Beach, purchased several lots and served as the subdivisions general contractor. In 1923, he began construction of his own home at 524 NE 2nd Avenue. Built in the Mediterranean Revival style, the house started the trend for such designs which remained popular through 1930. Link's daughter, Catherine Link Strong, lived on Dixie Boulevard as an adult, and was Delray Beach's first woman mayor in 1954. Originally a rather elite development, the real estate bust left the area without much growth and development until the 1940's and later. The City of Delray Beach designated the DelIda Park Historic District in 1988. Co-sponsored by the City of Delray Beach, and the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency http://thelrt.com/2013/10/20/del-ida-park-delray-beach/ Del-Ida Park Historic District The Del-Ida Park Historic District consists of 58 acres containing 151 structures. With a total of 47 contributing buildings in the Mediterranean Revival style and Craftsman Bungalow designs, this residential neighborhood was platted in 1923. One of Delray's first planned developments; the Del-Ida Park Historic district features a unique, diagonal street pattern with curvilinear corners creating triangular blocks with varying street frontages.

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