History Talks: The Dramatic Opening of Palm Beach and the Lake Worth Region

As late as the mid-1880s, the region around Lake Worth was so inaccessible by land and sea that only a few dozen families dared to settle here. The opening of the 7 1/2-mile Celestial Railroad in 1889, linking the Indian River Lagoon in Jupiter to Juno on Lake Worth, served as the gateway for residents, goods, and tourists. This photo-rich presentation, largely sourced from the HSPBC archives, will include vivid before-and-after views of a transformative five-year period.

History Talks are held in the historic courtroom on the third floor of the 1916 Historic Courthouse.

Free parking becomes available at 5:00 p.m. in the parking lot on 4th Street just east of Dixie Highway.

Talks begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. This ticket is non-refundable.