Palm Beach in Vintage Postcards (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738506807)

Once little more than a steamy, tropical jungle, Palm Beach was transformed in the early twentieth century by industrialist Henry Flagler and a handful of architects into a playground for the famous, wealthy, and powerful. There, in the garden of earthly delights, celebrities and capitalists enjoyed a variety of leisure and recreational activities--from parties and tennis to sunbathing and dining--and stayed in the most opulent accommodations ever conceived and constructed. Many who loved this lifestyle became part-time residents and built palatial homes for the winter months. To this day, Palm Beach remains one of America's toniest and most exclusive resorts.

Author: Cynthia Thuma
ISBN-10: 073850680X
ISBN-13: 9780738506807
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 05/09/2001
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 6.40h x 9.20w x 0.40d