Old DeLand Memorial Hospital

Old DeLand Memorial Hospital
Location DeLand, Florida  United States
Coordinates 29°2′37″N 81°19′3″W / 29.04361°N 81.31750°W / 29.04361; -81.31750Coordinates: 29°2′37″N 81°19′3″W / 29.04361°N 81.31750°W / 29.04361; -81.31750
Built 1920, 1926
Architect J.T. Cairns, F.M. Miller (1920)
Gouveneur M. Peek (1926 addition)
Architectural style Italian Renaissance and Masonry Vernacular
NRHP reference # 89002030[1]
Added to NRHP November 27, 1989

The Old DeLand Memorial Hospital is a historic hospital in DeLand, Florida, United States. It is located at 240 North Stone Street. On November 27, 1989; it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

History

It was built between 1920 and 1926. On November 27, 1989; it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It currently contains a local history museum known as the DeLand Memorial Hospital & Military Museum, with exhibits including a 1920s operating room & apothecary exhibit, a gallery of military memorabilia, and tools, equipment and appliances from the early days of the area's ice and electric business. An adjacent building features the Elephant Fantasyland, which is a personal collection of elephant-themed collectibles, a toy collection, and the West Volusia Black Heritage Gallery.[2]

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ http://www.delandhouse.com/hospitalMUSHIS.htm


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