Florida’s Treasures
55 Great Sites on the National Register of Historic Places
ISBN 978-0-615-70577-4
Contrary to what many believe, Florida is not a young state. In 2013, Florida celebrated the 500th Anniversary of the first European landing in North America by Ponce de Leon. He named the state, La Florida, meaning the Feast of Flowers. This book is passionately dedicated to Newcomers, Residents & Urban Planners in the hope they become acquainted with Florida’s achievements.
Music Teacher states, very well done
B. Hubbell, Gainesville, FL
A Quick Peek Into The Book
The book’s purpose is to introduce the reader to our state’s architectural legacy through listings on the National Register. Elaborate color style photographs illustrate these architectural details.
Fairbanks House
Italiante Style, Pg. 1
Seeing the elegant beauty, Amelia Island’s Fairbanks House for first time, will stir amazement. It’s a Bed & Breakfast, so thoughts of strolling around the house are intriguing.
Henry Flagler’s House
Neoclassical Style, Pg. 101
The Whitehall vista is one of exclusivity. The winter home of Henry Flagler, founder of the Florida East Coast Railway, in Palm Beach is a National Historic Landmark.
Arcade Building
Spanish Colonial Style, Pg. 91
Upon entering Fort Pierce, as you travel north on Highway US 1, at the intersection of Orange Avenue, you see an elaborate, magnificent building that takes your breath away!
Captain D. Huff
French Period Style, Pg. 85
The appearance of a European-designed house tucked away, not far from Lake Okeechobee is mind boggling.
Don Ceasar Hotel
Spanish Colonial Style, Pg. 49
The quintessential Pink Palace stands at St. Petersburg Beach in a most appreciated place by the beach residents.
Opa-Locka City Hall
Moorish Revival Style, Pg. 119
The drive-by traffic is mostly curious, an anomaly! This intriguing City Hall fails to look like other conventional government edifices.
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If you live in Florida or plan to visit the state, this delightful book is a perfect guide to the many sites and sights that distinguish the state. The book is thoughtfully organized for either an extensive trip through the state or for a series of short visits to the many architectural wonders that the state offers.
— W. Curry, Sarasota, Florida
This book is fascinating, the pictures and the history of Florida AMAZING! This book should be at all visitors/tourist centers, libraries and schools. The younger generation and visitors to Florida would enjoy this fine book. I purchased a copy of the book and will be getting some more to give for Christmas gifts. AWESOME!
— Banker, J. Foster, Sarasota Florida
Florida’s Treasures is a great reflection of historic facts of the chosen sites within. I got a lot of detailed information out of reading as if I were there in person and the color pictures are phenomenal. I will be looking ahead to the next edition.
— V.P. Bolduc, New Haven, Connecticut
What is so impressive to me is her extensive research into all of the 55 historic places contained on the National Register. Another fascinating feature is learning about the prominent families involved with each site, along with architectural designs & historic backgrounds.
— S. Howgate, Jacksonville, Florida
Author Bea Hartman has uncovered 55 hidden architectural gems across the state of Florida, from the opulent Flagler Mansion in Palm Beach to the more modest but colorful Hemingway home in Key West, to Pullman train car used by President’s Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower. Driving the back roads and byways, she has unearthed over 50 sites known mainly to the locals, on the National Register of Historic Places
— T. Moses, Reading, Pennsylvania