Travel the roads and waterways of Delray Beach history through lovingly collected postcards. In the 1890s; a diverse group of settlers began gathering on the southeast coast of Florida to build a new community. These pioneers sought the freedom; adventure; and economic opportunity provided by the new Florida East Coast Railway. Delrays population was distinctive for its respect for education; early interest in the arts; love of sports; religious faith; and bonds of community. By the 1920s; the farming-fishing settlement had blossomed into a sparkling resort town with a thriving winter colony. This unfolding story of Delray Beach and the surrounding vicinity is presented from the Delray Beach Historical Society Archives and private collections.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful read!By LynnsterA thorough read of a fascinating fabulous theme park of the early 1960s. Brought back forgotten memories of a favorite place time in my life. Kudos to the authors for taking the time to refresh the memory and add details as to the construction and early demise of a wonderful family park.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The original east coast answer to DisneylandBy James PernikoffI visited Freedomland in 1960 and 1961 when I was 7 and 8. so my memories are rather faded. and this book does a good job of bringing them back. Obviously it would have been better in color (and with a large foldout of the park map). but I know thats not Arcadias style. (Anyway. I still have a copy of the park program for that.)I think what did the park in was the lack of direct subway access. We were staying in Manhattan and had to take a shuttle from the Gun Hill Road subway station on the Dyre Avenue line. and that was simply too cumbersome to work well for a lot of people. If Freedomland had had the same access as Coney Island. it might have lasted longer. though ultimately the value of the land might have closed it down anyway. I wish I had gone back; the next time I saw the property. the high-rises of Co-op City were already in existence!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Mommy and Daddy Take My Hand...By Hudsonbob... take me out to Freedomland. For those of us who grew up in the NYC area. who needed Disneyland? We had Freedomland USA! Built in the Bronx NY. this was our answer to Disneyland. A theme park in the shape of the USA with seven themed areas. Who can forget the Chicago Fire. Elsies (the Borden cow) Boudoir. the San Francisco Earthquake; Casa Loco; Spin-A-Top. and of course the Moon Bowl? The park was only open for 5 seasons. but for a NY kid. the park will live forever in my memory. This is the most comprehensive collection of photos and memories Ive yet to find. If you remember Freedomland. tell mommy and daddy to take your hand and buy this book about Freedomland.
