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  DeLand Pioneers at Pioneer Park, corner of North Woodland Boulevard and Rich Avenue 129 North Woodland - Victor Fountain paid $10,000 to J.T. Cairns, an early DeLand settler and builder, to construct this commercial building with classical influences. Fountain ran advertisements that encouraged customers to come to his store and see the newest ideas in fall and winter woolens. Built in 1908, the building has a recessed store- front entry and plate glass display windows. The building has a flat roof, which displays a decorative cornice along the front of the building. 131-133 North Wood- land - The original occupants were unknown for this location. However, in 1925, the DeLand Piano & Music Company resided here. The building features simple masonry vernacular style. It also has a storefront motif, which consists of large display window and awnings. The exterior ornamentation consists of a simple cornice that runs along the top of the building. 135-137 North Woodland - Patrons could shop Watts Hardware when this building was constructed in 1915. Customers could purchase hardware or get their watches and jewelry fixed. An invitation was extended to all customers that "glasses and speck frames adjusted free" with a guarantee. A common storefront theme continues along this address. Notice the large windows and awnings that decorate the front of the building. Also, basic masonry vernacular features including brick and stucco. 139 North Woodland - This is the former site of the Princess Theatre. Owned by Howard Stewart and Tom Hays, it was built in 1921. Forget the overpriced blockbusters you're familiar with today. When admission saw an increase from a dime to twenty cents, there was reported to be a murmur in the crowd. 143 North Woodland - Built in 1906 and home of an unidentified auto garage, the building is constructed in simple masonry vernacular style. It also has a store- front motif, which consists of a large display window and awnings. The exterior ornamentation consists of a simple cornice that runs along the top of the building. 145 North Woodland - Also built in 1906" this is the former home of Marshe's Meat Market. |  | ||
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