"Henry A. DeLand House Museum" De Land Things to Do Tip by Pawtuxet

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About the Museum:
The DeLand House Museum was built in 1886 by DeLand's first attorney, George Hamlin, who also developed the Hamlin Orange. Originally a one and a half story structure, the house was
In 1988 the house was purchased by Robert and Hawtense Conrad and donated to the City. Assisted with funds provided by the City of DeLand and the County of Volusia many individuals, businessmen, contractors, and suppliers united to devote their time, materials, and expertise to restore the structure to the period when the Farriss family lived in it. The DeLand House Museum was completed and dedicated in 1990.
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Ninety-five percent of the period furnishings in the museum have been donated by interested, dedicated, generous citizens of the area. A unique feature of the museum is the fact that the history of West Volusia County is on the walls depicted in the extensive collection of period photographs. The authentic artifacts and memorabilia displayed in the cabinets and cupboards trace the history and development of DeLand and the surrounding area.

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Address: 137 West Michigan Avenue
othercontact: EMAIL: delandhouse@msn.com
Phone: 386-740-6813