West Palm Beach was established in 1894; two decades after pioneers first arrived in the wilderness at Lake Worth. In 1893; Henry M. Flagler; Standard Oil magnate and Florida railroad mogul; finalized plans to extend his Florida East Coast Railroad south in order to turn Palm Beach into a winter playground for the rich. He designed West Palm Beach as the mainland commercial and residential support for his new resort. From its humble beginnings; it has become Palm Beach Countys largest city and the seat of government. The city has suffered fires; hurricanes; boom times; and hard times; always emerging triumphantly. This installment of West Palm Beachs fascinating story shares its unique settlement and growth through the end of World War II.
#2369862 in eBooks 2011-05-16 2011-05-16File Name: B0093PE53Q
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