Ever wonder why Boynton Beach never developed a downtown like Delray’s Atlantic Avenue? The answer may lie in two highways built decades ago. When Interstate 95 cut through Palm Beach County in the late 1960s and early 1970s, it promised faster travel and modern transportation. But for towns along its … Continue reading
A look at Boynton’s business ads from 1914 shows a town grounded in farming and steadily growing into a permanent community. Plenty of Cheap Land Land was actively being bought, sold, and rented. D. D. Lee offered 40 acres near Fresh Water Lake (Lake Boynton) suited for truck farming and … Continue reading
Did your ancestors farm in early Boynton? If you have old photos of early families like Cade, King, or others, please contact us. These stories should be documented, and shared with future generations. Long before the formal establishment of the Town of Boynton, the area that would become Boynton Beach … Continue reading
Rainbow Tropical Gardens: A Roadside Paradise in Boynton Beach In the first half of the twentieth century, the coastal region of South Florida experienced rapid transformation. Railroads, highways, and the land boom of the 1920s brought new towns and tourism to areas like Boynton Beach. Along U.S. Highway 1, travelers … Continue reading
In 1963, Boynton Beach entered a new era of residential growth when former mayor J. Willard “Bill” Pipes announced plans for a $3.5 million condominium complex to be built along the west side of the Lake Worth Lagoon between Northeast 10th and 12th Avenues. The project, called Park Shores Manor, … Continue reading