Atlantic Ave Magazine - January 2017 Issue

Built by LeRoy T. Hirth, the Clint Moore
house is believed to be one of the last remaining
Georgian Colonial-style homes in
South Palm Beach County. Described as
a jewel in Delray Beach, the house is on a
plantation-like setting with a huge Royal
Poinciana in the middle of the front yard.
Over the years, the property has not only
been used as the backdrop for films and
television shows but was also the site of a
few weddings.
Clint Moore, believed to be the first person
to farm west of U.S. Highway 441, purchased
the home in 1929 for $25,000 and
lived there with his wife and five children
until his death in 1948. The family stayed in
the home until the 1950s when it was sold
to Paul and Eleanor Gringle.
The home was later owned by Marjorie
Ferrar, former director of the Downtown Development
Authority and Delray Beach Marketing
Cooperative, and her husband, Joe.
For its newest owner, the Clint Moore
House is the perfect place to add modern
touches to a historic home while still preserving
its value.
“This is the perfect opportunity to build
on a dream,” Minton said.
Home to one of Delray Beach’s pioneer farmers, the Clint Moore
House features wood floors, a traditional staircase and fireplace
About the Delray Beach Preservation Trust
The mission of the Delray Beach Preservation
Trust is to identify, preserve, restore
and enhance all buildings and sites deemed
to be intrinsic to the history and architecture
of Delray Beach. The organization strives,
Photo by Matt Sturgess 4th Ave Photography, courtesy of Bill Bathurst Golden Bear Realty
through education, to foster an understanding
and appreciation of the cultural, social
and economic benefits of historic preservation.
It provides grants and assists owners
in applying for grants for restoration and
rehabilitation of historic structures.
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