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West Palm Beach: Demolished in 1990. [8] 4: Hibiscus Apartments: Hibiscus Apartments: May 10, 1984 (#84000935) January 4, 2012: 619 Hibiscus Street: West Palm Beach: Destroyed by fire May 1, 1989. [9] Macy's built on site. 5: Palm Beach Winter Club
In 1987, the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach introduced its Heritage Education Program. The goal is to teach children about the history and culture of Palm Beach through its local architecture and cultural artifacts. The program’s workshops are currently offered in several public and private schools in or near the Town of Palm Beach.
An attorney for PBA claimed that full-scale preservation work would cost approximately $500,000. However, the West Palm Beach Historic Preservation Board accused PBA of making only superficial repairs on the structure while it was still standing and essentially neglected the home to justify its demolition.
West Palm Beach became the nation's fourth fastest growing metropolitan areas during the 1950s; the city's borders spread west of Military Trail and south to Lake Clarke Shores. [74] Between 1949 and 1962, property values rose from $72 million to $147.5 million, while the population in 1950 was 43,612 and increased about 30% by 1960.
Landmarked and historic buildings: Palm Beach official explains differences between landmarked, historic buildings Historic site: Historic site survey will aid town in preservation planning efforts
The Old Northwood Historic District is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on April 14, 1994) located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The district is bounded by Broadway, North Dixie Highway and 26th and 35th Streets. [3] It contains 320 historic buildings. [4]
Each of the 121 trees in the town's historic and specimen tree program is old, rare or both. Created in 1973 by the Garden Club of Palm Beach, the program helps to preserve the island’s beauty ...
The Central Park Historic District (also known as Estates of South Palm Beach) is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on July 28, 1999) located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The district runs roughly along SR 805 and South Olive Avenue, from Monroe Drive to Southern Boulevard. It contains 155 historic buildings.