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Palm Beach gained its signature trees almost by happenstance, thanks to a 19th century shipwreck that
dispersed coconuts on the beach. When tycoon Henry Morrison Flagler surveyed the area's beauty, he was
inspired to transform the island into an exclusive resort. West Palm Beach, set on the opposite shore of
Lake Worth, was established as a community of workers who would support Palm Beach's elite lifestyle.
When the fortunes of WPB declined in the 1970s and 80s, the city's future was dim, until good civic
management restored the city's prominence in culture, shopping, dining, and affluence. The revitalization
of Clematis Street and the success of CityPlace also earned it respect as a model of urban renewal. With
the prestige of old-money Palm Beach and the excitement of new-money WPB, the area is a mecca for tourism,
leisure, and business. Culture, as always, remains a huge draw, whether in Kravis Center programs, Meyer
Amphitheatre concerts, or Norton Museum exhibitions. Incredible galleries, luxury Pal Beach corporate
housing, amazing shopping, and a host of fabulous restaurants give further credence to the city's appeal.
Its prominence waxing again, the Palm Beach area almost forces the question, "Mickey who?"
Pal Beach corporate housing / West Palm Beach Facts
Pal Beach corporate housing Fact 1:
Sometimes, good things result from unfortunate
events. In 1878, a storm forced the Spanish ship "Providencia" to founder, scattering its cargo of
coconuts. Coastal residents planted the flotsam in hopes of making money from the harvest, and a forest
of trees sprang up, giving the area its name and distinctive appearance. It was partly as a result of their
beauty that Henry Morrison Flagler decided to devote his attention to the island and transform it into the
resort it has now become.
Pal Beach corporate housing Fact 2:
Harriet Himmel Gilman Theater, CityPlace's
centerpiece and a stellar example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, served as the home sanctuary
for WPB's First United Methodist Church from 1926 until 1989. When First United constructed a new facility,
the church was transformed into a cultural center, and its characteristic architecture helped give rise to
CityPlace's Tuscan style.
Pal Beach corporate housing Fact 3:
The relaxed, elegant ambience of this region is
due in no small part to architect Addison Mizner. Inspired by structures of the southern Mediterranean
(including Renaissance-era buildings and Moorish detailing), Mizner essentially created what has come to
be called Mediterranean Revival architecture. This style now characterizes much of southern Florida. Other
influential architects who contributed to the aesthetic included Marion Sims Wyeth, John L. Volk, Maurice
Fatio, and Howard Major.
Pal Beach corporate housing Fact 4:
Some of the most expensive homes in American can
be found in Palm Beach. Multi-million dollar estates are commonplace, and one paean to extravagance has a
$75 million asking price. Should you scrape together the funds, know that your neighbors will include such
illustrious figures as Donald Trump, Jimmy Buffett, and Rush Limbaugh.
Pal Beach corporate housing Fact 5:
If you look closely along Via Mizner, a quaint
side street off Worth Avenue, you'll discern a small stone block that marks the grave of a spider monkey.
Architect Addison Mizner's perennial companion, "Johnnie Brown" was a fixture in Palm Beach for many years.
When the little fellow finally passed away, he was interred in a quiet place not far from the city's most
prestigious thoroughfare.
Pal Beach corporate housing Fact 6:
Peanut Island, set in the Intracoastal Waterway
just north of West Palm Beach, attracts folks with its camping, swimming, and recreational opportunities.
It also boasts an unusual piece of history - a nuclear fallout shelter constructed for President Kennedy
during the Cold War era of the early 1960s. Visitors today may tour the unelaborate but carefully created
structure, taking in what was considered a necessity in an uncertain time.
Pal Beach corporate housing Fact 7:
Lake Worth, the body of water that separates West
Palm Beach from Palm Beach, was originally a freshwater lake. When settlers succeeded in opening it to the
ocean (for easier navigation), it was transformed into a saltwater lagoon. In the 1920s, an inlet to the
sea was dredged and the soil deposited in the lake created what has now become Peanut Island. Today, the
Intracoastal Waterway runs through Lake Worth, and you'll often hear the body of water referred to by both
names.
Pal Beach corporate housing Fact 8:
Although born in Georgia, actor Burt Reynolds is
one of Florida's favorite sons. Known for his many movies, marriage troubles, and money woes, Reynolds also
established a dinner theater in nearby Jupiter and bestowed his name on the Burt Reynolds Institute for
Theatre Training (BRITT) on Clematis Street. His love for the area is understandable. In his youth,
Reynolds grew up in West Palm Beach, son of the city's chief-of-police.
Pal Beach corporate housing Fact 9:
Palm Beach County is a tourist mecca, yes, but
it's also a sizeable chunk of land. With more than 2000 square miles of territory (water area not
included), the county is larger than either Rhode Island or Delaware. Its most prominent industries
include construction and agriculture, perpetual runners-up to the tourism heavyweight.
Pal Beach corporate housing Fact 10:
Should the waters run high while you're in
West Palm Beach, make a beeline for the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. This cultural institution
reputedly occupies the highest parcel of land in the city, a dizzying 42 feet above sea level!
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