Tourist Church

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES · 1929

Tourist Church

A 1929 Mission Revival church in Daytona Beach, also known as Seabreeze United Church of Christ and the First Congregational Church.

At a glance

The Tourist Church stands at 501 North Wild Olive Avenue. Architect Harry Griffin designed the building in the Mission Revival Style. It was completed in 1929. The church has held three names over time: Tourist Church, Seabreeze United Church of Christ, and First Congregational Church. It remains an active United Church of Christ congregation.

History

The congregation built the church in 1929, during a period of growth in Daytona Beach. Harry Griffin gave the building its Mission Revival character. On October 6, 1995, the Tourist Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. That listing recognizes the building’s architectural and local significance. The church is currently searching for a new pastor.

What you see

The building follows the Mission Revival Style. That means simple, smooth stucco walls, a low-pitched roof, and rounded arches. Harry Griffin designed the church to feel connected to Florida’s Spanish colonial past. The style was popular in the 1920s for its warm, regional character. The church sits on North Wild Olive Avenue, a short distance from the Halifax River.

Cultural significance

The Tourist Church has served Daytona Beach’s Congregational and United Church of Christ communities for nearly a century. Its National Register listing, granted in 1995, confirms the building’s place in local history. The church remains an active house of worship and a visible example of 1920s Mission Revival design in Florida.

Key facts

Country: United States
City: Daytona Beach, Florida
Coordinates: 29.2331, -81.0144
National Register of Historic Places: October 6, 1995

Practical information & getting there

The Tourist Church is at 501 North Wild Olive Avenue in Daytona Beach. It is an active United Church of Christ congregation, so visitors should respect service times. The church is currently looking for a new pastor; contact the congregation directly for current service information.

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