Royal Poinciana Hotel
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Markerman62
N 26° 42.941 W 080° 02.494
17R E 595331 N 2955303
Located on Cocoanut Row just south of FL A1A.
Waymark Code: WMRV5H
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2016
Views: 4
The Royal Poinciana Hotel, built by Henry M. Flagler, was opened February 11, 1894. One of the largest wooden structures in the world at the time, the hotel cost over $1 million. Its rooms accommodated 2,000 guests and its dining room seated 1,600. The sprawling six story structure, painted yellow and white, faced Lake Worth and was surrounded by gardens. The hotel was in use until the 1929-1930 season. It was demolished in 1936.
Marker Number: F-19
Date: 1961
County: Palm Beach
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials
Website: Not listed
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