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The Florida East Coast Railway reached Boca Raton in 1895, the same year that railroad agent and surveyor Thomas Rickards became the first white settler in Boca Raton. Another significant event in 1895 was the completion of the first railroad across Lake Worth, linking Palm Beach and West Palm Beach to allow guests at Flagler's hotels direct ...
The Yamato Colony was an attempt to create a community of Japanese farmers in what is now Boca Raton, Florida, early in the 20th century. With encouragement from Florida authorities, young Japanese men were recruited to farm in the colony. There were as many as 75 Japanese men, some with their families, at the peak.
The historical society has been a contributor of researching local history of Florida and Boca Raton and offers scholars, educators, university graduates and interns access to their research collection and publications, such as the Spanish Papers. [3] The Boca Raton Historical Museum is publicly open from Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm. [1]
Boca Raton, seen from the International Space Station. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 29.1 sq mi (75.4 km 2), of which 27.2 sq mi (70.4 km 2) of this is land and 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km 2) of it (6.63%) is water. Boca Raton is a "principal city" (as defined by the Census Bureau) of the Miami metropolitan area.
Pearl City is a historic African American neighborhood, and the oldest community, in Boca Raton, Florida. The establishment of Pearl City predates the official incorporation of Boca Raton. [1] In December 2023, Pearl City was added to National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service. [2]
Expected to open by the end of 2024 at 5355 Town Center Rd., as part of the Restaurant Row complex in Boca Raton. For more information about the Stage concept and menu, visit StagePGA.com .
The Boca Raton Old City Hall (labeled as "Town Hall" on signs) is a historic site in Boca Raton, Florida, United States. It is located at 71 North Federal Highway. The former city hall now houses the Boca Raton Welcome Center and the Boca Raton History Museum. On October 16, 1980, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Jon Bon Jovi – singer from New Jersey, who in March 2018 purchased a home on the island, in addition to his other residences in Boca Raton, and New Jersey. Vic Damone – singer-songwriter, actor; Michael Jackson – singer, lived there briefly in 2003 until 2005. John Lennon – musician worked with The Beatles.