by Marc | Jul 6, 2014 | ARC
Boynton Beach, Florida is name for Nathan Smith Boynton. Boynton invented the Boynton fire escape, the Boynton hook and ladder firetruck and the Boynton system of rope trussing for fire ladders. He also founded the Order of the Maccabees. Under his leadership the...
by Marc | Apr 6, 2013 | ARC
As history goes, our City of Delray Beach has grown up very quickly. The settlements, businesses and population grew faster than most other towns. As we continue through our baby boomers years, we can look back at some of our historic firsts and interesting facts. We...
by Marc | Oct 6, 2012 | ARC
One of several areas built by Treasury Department between Cape Canaveral and Cape Florida for rescue and sustenance of shipwrecked. Named for wild sour orange grove nearby, H.D. Pierce, first keeper, arrived with family May 1876. Here August 15, 1876, was born the...
by Marc | Jul 6, 2012 | ARC
The history of Delray is colorful. Especially with the realization that our home wasn’t always called Delray Beach. Back in the days sans A/C, automobiles and running water some hardy folk were calling this area home sweet home. Orange Grove Haulover. Prior to 1845,...
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