Historic Homes Palm Beach

2 October 2009 // Filed under Places

This summer, as part of my freelance writing and photography, I was able to see three Palm Beach estates circa 1920s. I’ve written about them on my other blog, if you want to find out more.

Here are some photos with short descriptions.

Cielito Lindo was built by dime-store heiress Jessie Woolworth Donahue in 1927. It was palatial, ocean to lake, with 45,000 square feet, a 30-by-50-foot living room, a 4-story tower, six master bedrooms, 10 staff rooms, houses for the chauffeur and gardener and a tap room.

Hogarcito was built by Marjorie Meriweather Post. She decided it was too small and built Mar a Lago. This photo as taken from its bell tower.

On Middle Road, the home below, Casa Juanita, is a 1925-landmarked estate built by Sterling Postely, and named after his wife, Jeanne.

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