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John D. MacArthur and Zeck
John D. MacArthur, founder of the city of Palm Beach Gardens, seen here with his dog Zeck in the mid-1960s, was born poor, the son of a Scottish preacher in rural Pennsylvania. After dropping out of high school, he became a self-made…
City Seal of Palm Beach Gardens
The City Seal of Palm Beach Gardens is emblematic of a glorious city emerging from the beaches of a sunshine state. The city was incorporated on June 20, 1959.
Breaking Ground on PGA National Golf Course
Early residents of Palm Beach Gardens, including John D. MacArthur, break ground on the PGA National Golf Course. Eventually, the name was changed from PGA to JDM, but the final name to which the site is known today is Ballen Isles.
MacArthur and the Golf Capital of the World
John D. MacArthur stands with a sign indicating his intention to make golf a catalyst for turning scrubland into prime residential property. Curiously, MacArthur knew very little about golf and did not play the game. However, he recognized a good…
Entrance to the City - Banyan Tree and Waterfall
The city's first historic district starts at the entrance to MacArthur Boulevard. The great banyan trees that were planted in 1961 and 1962 are in the center of the oval, framed on both sides of the road with waterfalls flowing over a large rock…
Entrance to the City - Waterfall
The city's first historic district starts at the entrance to MacArthur Boulevard. The great banyan trees that were planted in 1961 and 1962 are in the center of the oval, framed on both sides of the road with waterfalls flowing over a large rock…
City Municipal Building
Aerial View of the newly constructed municipal complex that would become the fifth home for Palm Beach Gardens City Hall.
City Hall Building - Street View
Ground View of City Hall Building that was used from 1971 to 2000. The building was the home of the city manager, the city clerk, as well as the police, building, recreation, and fire departments until a new municipal complex was completed in 2000.
City Hall Building - Aerial View
Aerial View of City Hall Building that was used from 1971 to 2000. The building was the home of the city manager, the city clerk, as well as the police, building, recreation, and fire departments until a new municipal complex was completed in 2000,…
Entrance to the City - Banyan Tree
John D. MacArthur, founder of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, took great strides to uphold the "garden theme" and the beauty of his new community. He envisioned winding streets without sidewalks named after flowers and trees and lush native and…