The Exhibit
Storefront Stories – Businesses That Built Daytona

(April–June 2026)

Storefront Stories – Businesses That Built Daytona

Step into a downtown rich with heritage and hustle. Storefront Stories explores Daytona Beach’s commercial past through the lens of its most iconic businesses—from Dunn Hardware and Ivy Department Store, to Angel & Phelps Candy Store, mom-and-pop diners, and the evolving storefronts of Beach Street.

Through signage, photos, product packaging, uniforms, and menus, this exhibit captures the heart of community commerce and the people who built it.

Here’s a sneak peek at upcoming exhibit events:

  • Window Display Throwback – Peek into recreated shop windows
  • Product Packaging Wall – See how goods and branding evolved
  • Receipt & Register Station – Ring up your own replica purchases
  • Then & Now Wall – Compare historic and modern storefronts
  • Story Labels – Business quotes from owners, customers, and employees

Exhibit Highlights

Dive into banking and business history with hands-on displays and special programs.

  • Landmark business features: Dunn Hardware, Ivy’s, Angel & Phelps
  • Commercial signage, displays, and employee uniforms
  • Vintage advertisements, product packaging, receipts
  • Beach Street transformation timeline

Rediscover how finance and entrepreneurship fueled Daytona’s growth—and join the fun at our themed events.

About The Exhibit

Storefront Stories showcases the legacy of Daytona’s local businesses—those that shaped the way we shop, eat, and gather. This exhibit tells the story of community through commerce and celebrates the entrepreneurs who built it brick by brick.

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