Palm Beach is known all over the world as a place synonymous with the Good Life. Named for the beautiful beaches and trees lining the area, Palm Beach was first founded in 1909. As the epicenter of fashion for the elite social season, Palm Beach has attracted tourists and new residents alike for many years! For everyone from Hollywood stars to heads of state, from literary and artistic icons to millionaires and international business magnates, the allure of this lush area has been irresistible. The perfect coffee-table book, Historic Photos of Palm Beach contains nearly 200 photographs collected from Florida's top historic archives.

Inviting beaches, scenic vistas, magnificent architecture, and a fascinating history have made Palm Beach one of America’s premier tourist destinations. Beginning with Henry Flagler’s construction of railroads, and the Royal Poinciana and The Breakers luxury hotels in the late 1800s, the county has been a beacon for vacationers seeking escape from everyday life and winter weather for more than one hundred years. With a selection of fine historic images from his best-selling book Historic Photos of Palm Beach County, Seth H. Bramson provides a valuable and revealing historical retrospective on the growth and development of the area. Remembering Palm Beach presents the story of this popular section of Florida, told through vivid black-and-white photographs carefully selected from the finest archives. The images in these pages show how the region grew from “almost a wildernessâ€� to become a place where beachfront property is coveted.

From South Beach to the Everglades, Historic Photos of Greater Miami is a photographic history collected from the areas top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth from the mid 1800's to the late 1900's of ?the Magic City? in stunning black and white photography. The book follows life, government, events and people important to Miami and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time resident or history lover of Miami!