Model of 1916 Court House is Unveiled

Eventually, the model, donated by Yvonne and Laszlo Wagner of The Landfall Group, will be permanently displayed in the Court House when the renovation is complete.

In the lobby of the Main Courthouse, the Palm Beach County Historical Society unveiled a model of the 1916 Court House on November 8, 2004. The model will be on display for approximately two months.

Originally, the old courthouse held all County government offices, including the jail. When completely restored, the neo-classical 1916 courthouse will once again house County government offices. The building will also contain a historical museum and home for the Historical Society of Palm Beach County.

The museum will offer programs such as family excursions, history “camps,” archaeological digs, museum sleepovers and storyteller festivals. The museum will operate without admission fees, making it one of the most accessible cultural and educational venues in the state of Florida.

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