Old Northwest Historic District Walking Tour
Quick answer: The Old Northwest Historic District in DeLand, Florida is a National Register neighborhood of late-19th and early-20th century homes anchored by the 1886 Henry A. DeLand House. This ~1.5-mile walking tour covers the founder's house, Victorian residences, and tree-canopied streets.
Tour details
- Distance
- ~1.5 miles
- Time
- 75 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start
- DeLand House Museum · 137 W Michigan Ave
- Cost
- Free (museum $3 adults)
Stops on this tour
- 1
Henry A. DeLand House Museum
137 W Michigan Ave
Founder's 1886 home, donated 1988 and operated by the West Volusia Historical Society. [S23, S24]
- 2
Michigan Avenue Victorian row
Late-19th and early-20th century residences lining Michigan Avenue's tree-canopied blocks.
- 3
New York Avenue residences
Queen Anne and Folk Victorian homes surviving along the district's east–west spine.
- 4
Rich Avenue residential blocks
Named for Captain John Rich, whose cabin hosted DeLand's December 6, 1876 founding meeting.
- 5
Voorhis Avenue homes
Additional National Register contributing structures — see West Volusia Historical Society docent notes. [S38, S39]
Guided tour option
West Volusia Historical Society runs docent tours of this district seasonally — $10 adult, 75 min [S38, S39].
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Old Northwest Historic District on the National Register?
- Yes. [S23]
- Where do I start the tour?
- At the Henry A. DeLand House Museum, 137 W Michigan Avenue, DeLand FL 32720. [S25]