The Ormond Hotel was built 1888. In 1914, John D. Rockefeller rented a whole floor for his staff and guests. Later he built a "cottage" across the street, called The Casements. This building is actually condominiums built on the same site as the hotel, which was torn down in the 70s because it couldn't be saved.

The first month of our retirement, visiting friends and family, and seeing Florida.

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Pastor Doug at Ormond Beach Alliance. Amazing man of God who has a real love for homeless people. The church is open 24/7 for them, and over half of those he has helped have come to Christ. Amazing story.

Fri 2/8/13 Fortunato Park, Ormond Beach. We spent most of the day here while Art tried to sleep off a cold. Lovely views of the intracoastal waterway.

Original cupola from Ormond Hotel, see next slide.

The Ormond Hotel was built 1888. In 1914, John D. Rockefeller rented a whole floor for his staff and guests. Later he built a "cottage" across the street, called The Casements. This building is actually condominiums built on the same site as the hotel, which was torn down in the 70s because it couldn't be saved.

A live oak with a natural hole in it, on the Scenic Drive.

Supper at sunset, Sanchez Park, Ormond Beach.

SA 2/9/13 The Casements, summer home and last residence of John D. Rockefeller. It's across the street from the Ormond Hotel. He entertained guests for several years at the Ormond, but got mad at them because of a dispute about his bill, so he bought this house in which to entertain. It had 13 bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, unheard of in that day.

The Casements was named for all the beautiful windows.

The Ormond Hotel was built 1888. In 1914, John D. Rockefeller rented a whole floor for his staff and guests. Later he built a "cottage" across the street, called The Casements. This building is actually condominiums built on the same site as the hotel, which was torn down in the 70s because it couldn't be saved.