In the early 1900s, former oil baron Henry Morrison Flagler became interested in Florida's south coast and began developing an exclusive resort community. Establishing a railroad that would allow easier access to the area, he later built two hotels – he hoped the first American families would come to populate the area. This modest community would later become an iconic American destination, hosting British royalty, American movie stars and becoming home away from home for some of the country's leading families. As the century passed, Palm Beach established itself as a luxury hideaway synonymous with old-world glamor and new-world sophistication.
In this splendid volume, Aerin Lauder, longtime resident and social society of Palm Beach, takes us through her Palm Beach. From favorite restaurants like Nandos and Renatos, to favorite homes like La Follia and Villa Artemis, she takes us to the elite shops of Worth Avenue and the scenic alleys of the Worth Lake Trail, while telling us the stories, faces and places that have become so identified with Palm Beach.
Product Details:
272 pages
More than 250 illustrations
English language
Released in September 2019
L 9.8 x W 13 x D 1.4 in
Linen Hardcover
5.0 lbs.
Product Description:
Early in the 1900s, one-time oil baron Henry Morrison Flagler took interest in the Southern coast of Florida and began developing an exclusive resort community. Establishing a railroad that would allow easier access to the area, he went on to build two hotels—his hope was that America's first families would come to populate the area. This modest community would later evolve into an iconic American destination, hosting British royalty, American movie stars, and becoming the home-away-from-home to some of the country's leading families. As the century continued, Palm Beach established itself as a luxury hideaway synonymous with old-world glamor and new-world sophistication.
In this splendid volume, longtime resident and Palm Beach social fixture Aerin Lauder takes us through her Palm Beach. From favorite restaurants like Nandos and Renatos, to favorite houses like La Follia and Villa Artemis, she takes us to the elite shopping of Worth Avenue and the scenic walkways of the Lake Worth trail, all the while relating to us the histories, faces, and places that have become so identified with Palm Beach.
