The Ormond Beach area's earliest known inhabitants were the Timucua
Indians, whose primitive, blunt-nosed canoes skimmed the waters of
the Halifax and Tomoka Rivers in
northeast Volusia County. Soon, hardy settlers also made their way
to the area--brothers John Andrew and Charles Bostrom were
attracted by the mighty oaks and sparkling spring water in 1868 and
were soon followed by other rugged visionaries. As the town grew,
entrepreneurs began their work, and one of the most famous area
landmarks, the Hotel Ormond, was opened in 1888. At the turn of the
century, the hard-packed white sands of the nearby beach became a
natural proving ground for gas- and steam-driven horseless
carriages--the original "birthplace of speed." The region was
blessed with
abundant resources, a mild and inviting climate, and natural
beauty, all of which served to entice John D. Rockefeller, perhaps
Ormond Beach's most famous resident, to spend
his winters in the area. His three-story home now serves the
community as a cultural center and museum.
General
Imprint: |
Arcadia Publishing (SC)
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
Release date: |
November 1999 |
First published: |
November 1999 |
Authors: |
Ormund Beach Historical Trust Inc
|
Dimensions: |
215 x 187 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
128 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7385-0257-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
0-7385-0257-X |
Barcode: |
9780738502571 |
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