Historical Society celebrates generations at ribbon-cutting event

Turn of the century Model-T Ford's were a big hit at a recent Delray Beach Historical Society event.

The Delray Beach Historical Society hosted a "Celebration of Generations" event honoring the 1964 Founding Board and dedicated the Ethel Sterling Williams History Learning Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with city history of the early 1900s as the theme.

(Left to right) Cathy McClure, Janet Clevenger and husband Daniel Clevenger dressed in 1920s garb for the "Celebration of Generations" event.

Sylvio Cote, a member of the Sunny T's of South Florida, shows off his 1909 Couplet Model T-Ford.

The Ethel Sterling Williams Learning Center is located in the 1908 Hunt House, a historic residence saved, then moved to 3 NE First St. where Morning Thunder Construction restored the home to its original luster.
"It's our newest education and research center and a permanent home of the archives of Delray Beach," Delray Beach Historical Society Executive Director Stephanie Shipley said.

William Sterling Williams (center) the grandson of Ethel Sterling Williams speaks to the crowd about his grandmother's accomplishments. City Commissioner Fred Fetzer (right) and Delray Beach Historical Society President Robert Ganger (right) reflect.

The event was well attended by community leaders and residents.

The Clevengers pause for a photo moment in front of their Model T-Ford.

Delray Beach Historical Society Executive Director Stephanie Shipley thanks all of those in attendance.

Alan McClure (left) and Daniel Clevenger (right) pose in their historic 1920s garb.

For more information visit www.db-hs.org or call 561-243-2577.

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Dave DiPino
David DiPino joined Forum Publishing Group in August 2006. As a reporter for the Delray Forum, David covers community news and writes a dining column twice a month that focuses on restaurants in South Palm Beach County.

He also is one of the writers of the twice-monthly Hometown Downtown column that looks at events, celebrations, and organizations in Delray and Boynton Beach. He freelances for the Sun-Sentinel during high school football and basketball seasons.

David spent 12 years working in the restaurant industry, and did just about every job in the back of the house, including line cook, sous chef, and dessert chef. A Florida native who lives in Jupiter, he studied Multimedia Journalism at Florida Atlantic University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree. David enjoys playing the guitar, golf, boating and snorkeling during his free time.

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