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John MacArthur with the Legends of Golf
"Mr. Mac," John D. MacArthur, seen here basking in the glory of his dreams come true, is surrounded by some of golf's legendary players at the award-winning golf club that he built. To the right of John D. MacArthur (second from left) are golf…
Lt. Henry "Hank" Nolan & the Chevrolet Nova
Seeking economical performance, the city purchased Chevrolet Nova police cars in September 1975, which doubled the life of the tires while using half as much gasoline as the larger police cars. Lt. Henry "Hank" Nolan stands beside one of the Novas.…
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…
Nativity Lutheran Church, 1973
The American Lutheran Church Board of American Missions bought five acres on Holly Drive in 1962, just behind what was also known as Plant Drive Park. Construction began on the new Nativity Lutheran Church by June of that year, with the founding…
Notable Figures at the 50th Anniversary of the City
Strategically photographed in front of the MacArthur Statue, present and former city council members from Palm Beach Gardens attend a 50th Anniversary event for the city. From left to right are David Levy, Eugene Walker, Bert Premuroso, Don…
Officer William S. Mathews, In Memoriam
Officer William S. Mathews, the only officer to die in the line of duty, was killed in a motorcycle accident on July 12, 1979, while attempting to stop a drunk driver. The plaque at the right is mounted on a granite base prominently displayed in the…
Original Fire Station
During Fire Prevention Week in October 1978, Fire Chief Ed Arrants dedicated the original fire station "to the memory of the department's charter members, some of whom are still with us, some of whom have passed on, but all of whom have given a great…
Palm Beach Community College, 1988
The Palm Beach Junior College north campus at 3160 PGA Boulevard was dedicated on June 4, 1982. The college was built on land purchased from John D. MacArthur and opened as a full time facility, offering associate degrees in arts and sciences and…
Palm Beach Gardens Administrative Offices
In 1967, the city rented units at 10128 Meridian Way on a temporary lease agreement. The 2,000-square-foot complex accommodated administrative offices and housed the building inspector and the police department. Following a short stay in these…
Palm Beach Gardens Church of God, now Cross Community Church
Palm Beach Gardens Church of God, founded by A.T. and Imogene Lowery and Milton and Vonice Pinder, conducted its first service on March 12, 1967, in a private home. In December that year, construction began on a building that became known as…