Historic Winter Residences of Ormond Beach, 1878-1925 MPS facts for kids

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Historic Winter Residences of Ormond Beach, 1878-1925 MPS
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location in Volusia County
Location	Ormond Beach, Florida
MPS	Historic Winter Residences of Ormond Beach, 1878-1925 Multiple Property Submission
NRHP reference No.	64500109

Imagine a time when people from cold northern states wanted to escape winter. They would travel south to sunny Florida! Between 1878 and 1925, many wealthy families built beautiful homes in Ormond Beach. These homes were their special places to stay during the colder months.

These important buildings are now recognized as the Historic Winter Residences of Ormond Beach, 1878-1925. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list kept by the United States government. It helps protect places that are important to American history. When several similar historic places are listed together, it's called a Multiple Property Submission (or MPS). This helps everyone understand their shared history.

Why Ormond Beach Was Popular

Ormond Beach became a very popular spot for winter vacations. It offered warm weather and beautiful scenery. Many people from the Northeast, like New York and New England, would travel here. They wanted to escape the snow and cold.

The Golden Age of Winter Homes

The period from 1878 to 1925 was a special time for Ormond Beach. During these years, many grand homes were built. These houses were designed to be comfortable and luxurious. They often had large porches and big windows to enjoy the Florida sunshine. Building these homes helped Ormond Beach grow into a famous resort town.

Famous Visitors and Residents

Many important people visited or lived in Ormond Beach during this time. Some were famous business leaders or inventors. They enjoyed the quiet beauty and warm climate. These historic homes tell us a lot about how people lived and vacationed over a hundred years ago.

Protecting History: The National Register

The National Register of Historic Places is like a hall of fame for buildings, sites, and objects. It lists places that are important to the history of the United States. When a place is added to this list, it means it has special historical, architectural, or archaeological value.

What is a Multiple Property Submission?

Sometimes, many historic places are connected by a common theme. For example, they might all be homes from the same time period. Or they might all be part of a specific historical event. When this happens, they can be grouped together. This group is called a Multiple Property Submission (MPS). It helps tell a bigger story about a certain type of history. The Ormond Beach winter homes are a great example of an MPS. They all share the story of early Florida tourism and architecture.

Historic Winter Residences List

Several of these beautiful winter homes in Ormond Beach have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Each one has its own story, but together they show the history of the area.

• John Anderson Lodge
  • Address: 71 Orchard Lane
  • Added to the Register: September 6, 1989

• Casements Annex
  • Address: 127 Riverside Drive
  • Added to the Register: October 6, 1988

• Dix House
  • Address: 178 North Beach Street
  • Added to the Register: September 6, 1989

• The Hammocks
  • Address: 311 John Anderson Highway
  • Added to the Register: September 5, 1989

• The Porches
  • Address: 176 South Beach Street
  • Added to the Register: October 6, 1988

• Rowallan
  • Address: 253 John Anderson Highway
  • Added to the Register: October 6, 1988

• Talahloka
  • Address: 19 Orchard Lane
  • Added to the Register: September 6, 1989

These homes are important reminders of Ormond Beach's past. They show how people lived and enjoyed their winters over a century ago. Protecting them helps us learn about and appreciate our history.