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Gallery: Palm Beach Buildings & Memorial Fountain

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The Town Hall, which was built in 1926.

The Town Hall.

Detail of the Town Hall.

Detail of the Town Hall.

Detail of the Town Hall.

The Paramount Theatre, which was opened to the public in 1926. It was designed by Josef M. Urban to serve as a cultural center.

Courtyard at the Paramount Theatre.

Detail of the Paramount Theatre.

The Mizner Court, which is located on 184 Sunset Ave. It is named after Addison Mizner, a famous architect who arrived in Palm Beach in the early 1900s.

Detail of the Mizner Court.

Columns at the Mizner Court.

The Palm Beach Historic Inn.

Detail of a historical marker that reads, "The Royal Poinciana Hotel, built by Henry M. Flagler, was opened February 11, 1894. One of the largest wooden structures in the world at the time, the hotel cost over $1 million. Its rooms accommodated 2000 guests and its dining room seated 1600. The sprawling six story structure, painted yellow and white, faced Lake Worth and was surrounded by gardens. The hotel was in use until the 1929-1930 season. It was demolished in 1936."

Reflecting pool located in the Mizner Memorial Park near the Town Hall.

The Mizner Memorial Fountain, which is dedicated to the memory of Henry M. Flagler and Elisha N. Dimick. According to a historical marker, it was erected by the Memorial Fountain Commission and presented to the town of Palm Beach as a gift from its residents.

Detail of the Mizner Memorial Fountain

Detail of the Mizner Memorial Fountain.

Detail of the Mizner Memorial Fountain.

 

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