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State Library of Florida, Florida Collection, BR0249
Description
Advertisement for lots in the Florida Shores subdivision near Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach on Florida's Atlantic coast.
Date
1963 (circa)
Format
Coverage
Geographic Term
Sportsman Sam Snead says: "Enjoy Sunny, healthful outdoor living all year at Florida Shores" Location is Everything. This is the Best, Right on Florida's East Coast! Special Limited Offer! Only $1 Down per lot for choice city lots Min. 2 lots Max. 4 lots [left column] CHOICE PROPERT IN DAYTONA BEACH AREA! This is where all Your dreams can come true! Beautiful Florida Shores is on the Atlantic Coastline, the most desirable location of all. Winters are warm and sunny, and cooling ocean breezes make summers delightful. Average temperature 70 degrees! Sam Snead, champion golfer, sportsman and holder of a national bonefishing record, says, "Sunshine, mild climate, outdoor activ- ities and ideal location assure greater health and enjoyment for all ages at Florida Shores...all year round. It's a great buy!" CITY LOTS AND CONVENIENCES, SUBURBAN PLEASURES Florida Shores is right in the City of Edgewater on U.S. Highway 31 just 2.6 miles south of New Smyrna Beach, only 19 miles from Daytona Beach. Residents enjoy spacious suburban living plus the city conveniences of Edgewater. FEATURES THAT CAN'T BE MATCHED ANYWHERE Perfect Location --right on Florida's East Coast - Enjoy city conveniences and protections "Worlds safest Ocean Beach"--only 5.6 miles - Lots ready for building High, dry, ideal homesites - Police and fire protection - Garbage Collec- tion - Electricity on the property - Many homes already built. More started every week - Reduced living costs. Lower building costs, too - Sensible building restriction protect you - A 75-mile network of coquina-paved streets - Easy Payments--Only $1 down. $10 per month per lot - $5,000 Homestead Exemption - NO state income tax - Land values increasing rapidly - FREE Title insurance - Lovely lakes right on the property Recreation of all kinds for all ages. Swimming, fishing, hunting, golf, tennis, bowling, shuffleboard, theaters, parks, organized teams and tournaments, plus world-famed Daytona Beach amusements - An established community, developed after several years work and over two million dollars expenditure. PERFECT FOR RELOCATION OR RETIREMENT Whether you are look- ing forward to retirement or a bright new future, location is vital. Florida Shores is not a raw, isolated parcel, sub-divided in some wilderness. Here, You are right in a lovely city on Florida's East Coast. Over two million dollars has been invested by Magnuson Properties, leading Florida devel- opers, to make Florida Shores truly fine-quality residential property. The Florida Shores fishing pier and park are on the Indian River, wonderful ocean beaches only 15 minutes away. Enjoy boating, swimming, golfing, sun bathing, hunting, and world's finest fresh and salt water fishing all year! [right column] SOUND INVESTMENT The area's population and new industry increase is amazing, New Smyrna Beach has tripled since 1940. Values are rising steadily and this is a sound investment with excellent chances of future gains. Elks Magazine article, May 1958, said "Particularly were we pleased with Florida Shores...Land prices are still low, in comparison with other property in the immediate area." BUSINESS AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES abound and are increasing Florida Shores is in Florida's Golden Triangle, where new industry is moving in fast. Many persons commute to expanding defense centers in the area. Also, this thriving community requires many new businesses and services. Get in on the ground floor! JOIN OVER 8,000 PROUD OWNERS from all over the U.S. Typical enthusiastic comments: "Business looking 5 years, this is the best in Florida!" --Norman W. Schalk, Orlando. "We purchased 3 lots by mail, find them to be just what we would have chosen in person."--Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peterson, Plainfield, N.Y. ALL LOTS SAME LOW, LOW PRICE...All lots are the same size, 40 X 125 feet. The minimum homesite sold is two lots (a quarter acre!), but you can buy 3 or even 4 for more spacious living. All lots are the same low, low price, just $595 each. Most important, for a limited time your down payment is only $1 per lot. Then you pay just $100 a month per lot! This opportunity won't last long, so don't wait. 60-DAY UNCONDITTIONAL MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE! 6 MONTHS MONEY-BACK INSPECTION GUARANTEE! If you are not 100% satisfied in every way, every penny of your money will be refunded at once without question, anytime within 60 days after mailing coupon. You also have a full six months to inspect the property personally and if you aren't satisfied we'll refund every penny you've paid! Nowhere else can you match these guarantees! Also, you have a one-year exchange privilege. LiMITED OFFER--ACT TODAY! If you ever want to own Florida prop- erty, it will pay you to act now. We expect to sell all remaining lots in the next several months. You may never again get so much value for so little. You take no risk by mailing the low down payment now--and you'll protect yourself against rising costs and missing one of the finest values ever offered. [left side insert] Dorothy Kilgallen says: "Good neighbors and relaxed living in a wonderful climate, with city conveni- ences and expanding opportunities make a Florida Shores homesite a wise investment which offers a happy future for your family." [right side insert] FLORIDA SHORES, New Smyrna beach 94, Florida Please find enclosed my down payment of $1 per lot for a total of.........city lots at Florida Shores. Please send me a street map showing clearly the location of my lots. I understand that if I am not completely satisfied my down payment and any monthly payments will be refunded without question anytime within 60 days. Also, that if I inspect the property personally within 6 mos. and am not satisfied that you'll refund every cent I've paid. I will also have a one-year exchange privilege 80' 120' 160' Minimum 40' 40' 40' 40' 40' 40' 40' 40' 40' 2 lots of $595 3 lots at $595 4 lots at $595 2 Houses Down $2 125' Down $3 125' Down $4 permissible 125' payment payment payment Full price $1190 Full price $1785 Full price $2380 Name (Please print name (or names) exactly as it should appear on contract)) Address City State All lots same price, $595--Payments are just $10 a month per lot [left side bottom] Member New Smyrna Beach Chamber Of Commerce FLORIDA SHORES REFERENCES 1. New Smyrna Beach Chamber of Commerce New Smyrna Beach, Florida 2. Bank of New Smyrna Beach, Florida 3. Better Business Division, Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, Miami, Florida DEVELOPERS MAGNUSON PROPERTIES, INC.
Title
Advertisement for Florida Shores Subdivision
Subject
Real estate development
Description
Advertisement for lots in the Florida Shores subdivision near Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach on Florida's Atlantic coast.
Source
State Library of Florida, Florida Collection, BR0249
Date
1963 (circa)
Format
advertisements
Language
eng-US
Type
Text
Identifier
flc_br0249
Coverage
Postwar Florida (1945-1968)
Geographic Term
Edgewater (Fla.)
Volusia County (Fla.)
Thumbnail
/fmp/selected_documents/thumbnails/flc_br0249.jpg
Display Date
ca. 1963
ImageID
flc_br0249_01
topic
Land Sales and Development
Subject - Corporate
Magnuson Properties, Inc.
Transcript
Sportsman Sam Snead says: "Enjoy Sunny, healthful outdoor living all year at Florida Shores" Location is Everything. This is the Best, Right on Florida's East Coast! Special Limited Offer! Only $1 Down per lot for choice city lots Min. 2 lots Max. 4 lots [left column] CHOICE PROPERT IN DAYTONA BEACH AREA! This is where all Your dreams can come true! Beautiful Florida Shores is on the Atlantic Coastline, the most desirable location of all. Winters are warm and sunny, and cooling ocean breezes make summers delightful. Average temperature 70 degrees! Sam Snead, champion golfer, sportsman and holder of a national bonefishing record, says, "Sunshine, mild climate, outdoor activ- ities and ideal location assure greater health and enjoyment for all ages at Florida Shores...all year round. It's a great buy!" CITY LOTS AND CONVENIENCES, SUBURBAN PLEASURES Florida Shores is right in the City of Edgewater on U.S. Highway 31 just 2.6 miles south of New Smyrna Beach, only 19 miles from Daytona Beach. Residents enjoy spacious suburban living plus the city conveniences of Edgewater. FEATURES THAT CAN'T BE MATCHED ANYWHERE Perfect Location --right on Florida's East Coast - Enjoy city conveniences and protections "Worlds safest Ocean Beach"--only 5.6 miles - Lots ready for building High, dry, ideal homesites - Police and fire protection - Garbage Collec- tion - Electricity on the property - Many homes already built. More started every week - Reduced living costs. Lower building costs, too - Sensible building restriction protect you - A 75-mile network of coquina-paved streets - Easy Payments--Only $1 down. $10 per month per lot - $5,000 Homestead Exemption - NO state income tax - Land values increasing rapidly - FREE Title insurance - Lovely lakes right on the property Recreation of all kinds for all ages. Swimming, fishing, hunting, golf, tennis, bowling, shuffleboard, theaters, parks, organized teams and tournaments, plus world-famed Daytona Beach amusements - An established community, developed after several years work and over two million dollars expenditure. PERFECT FOR RELOCATION OR RETIREMENT Whether you are look- ing forward to retirement or a bright new future, location is vital. Florida Shores is not a raw, isolated parcel, sub-divided in some wilderness. Here, You are right in a lovely city on Florida's East Coast. Over two million dollars has been invested by Magnuson Properties, leading Florida devel- opers, to make Florida Shores truly fine-quality residential property. The Florida Shores fishing pier and park are on the Indian River, wonderful ocean beaches only 15 minutes away. Enjoy boating, swimming, golfing, sun bathing, hunting, and world's finest fresh and salt water fishing all year! [right column] SOUND INVESTMENT The area's population and new industry increase is amazing, New Smyrna Beach has tripled since 1940. Values are rising steadily and this is a sound investment with excellent chances of future gains. Elks Magazine article, May 1958, said "Particularly were we pleased with Florida Shores...Land prices are still low, in comparison with other property in the immediate area." BUSINESS AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES abound and are increasing Florida Shores is in Florida's Golden Triangle, where new industry is moving in fast. Many persons commute to expanding defense centers in the area. Also, this thriving community requires many new businesses and services. Get in on the ground floor! JOIN OVER 8,000 PROUD OWNERS from all over the U.S. Typical enthusiastic comments: "Business looking 5 years, this is the best in Florida!" --Norman W. Schalk, Orlando. "We purchased 3 lots by mail, find them to be just what we would have chosen in person."--Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peterson, Plainfield, N.Y. ALL LOTS SAME LOW, LOW PRICE...All lots are the same size, 40 X 125 feet. The minimum homesite sold is two lots (a quarter acre!), but you can buy 3 or even 4 for more spacious living. All lots are the same low, low price, just $595 each. Most important, for a limited time your down payment is only $1 per lot. Then you pay just $100 a month per lot! This opportunity won't last long, so don't wait. 60-DAY UNCONDITTIONAL MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE! 6 MONTHS MONEY-BACK INSPECTION GUARANTEE! If you are not 100% satisfied in every way, every penny of your money will be refunded at once without question, anytime within 60 days after mailing coupon. You also have a full six months to inspect the property personally and if you aren't satisfied we'll refund every penny you've paid! Nowhere else can you match these guarantees! Also, you have a one-year exchange privilege. LiMITED OFFER--ACT TODAY! If you ever want to own Florida prop- erty, it will pay you to act now. We expect to sell all remaining lots in the next several months. You may never again get so much value for so little. You take no risk by mailing the low down payment now--and you'll protect yourself against rising costs and missing one of the finest values ever offered. [left side insert] Dorothy Kilgallen says: "Good neighbors and relaxed living in a wonderful climate, with city conveni- ences and expanding opportunities make a Florida Shores homesite a wise investment which offers a happy future for your family." [right side insert] FLORIDA SHORES, New Smyrna beach 94, Florida Please find enclosed my down payment of $1 per lot for a total of.........city lots at Florida Shores. Please send me a street map showing clearly the location of my lots. I understand that if I am not completely satisfied my down payment and any monthly payments will be refunded without question anytime within 60 days. Also, that if I inspect the property personally within 6 mos. and am not satisfied that you'll refund every cent I've paid. I will also have a one-year exchange privilege 80' 120' 160' Minimum 40' 40' 40' 40' 40' 40' 40' 40' 40' 2 lots of $595 3 lots at $595 4 lots at $595 2 Houses Down $2 125' Down $3 125' Down $4 permissible 125' payment payment payment Full price $1190 Full price $1785 Full price $2380 Name (Please print name (or names) exactly as it should appear on contract)) Address City State All lots same price, $595--Payments are just $10 a month per lot [left side bottom] Member New Smyrna Beach Chamber Of Commerce FLORIDA SHORES REFERENCES 1. New Smyrna Beach Chamber of Commerce New Smyrna Beach, Florida 2. Bank of New Smyrna Beach, Florida 3. Better Business Division, Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, Miami, Florida DEVELOPERS MAGNUSON PROPERTIES, INC.
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Advertisement for Florida Shores Subdivision. 1963 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/212475>, accessed 27 December 2024.
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Advertisement for Florida Shores Subdivision. 1963 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/212475>