The iconic Breakers Hotel is just one of the many architectural wonders designed by the famous resort architects Schultze & Weaver. Explore the Breakers, the Waldorf-Astoria, and other grand hotels from the "Roaring Twenties" through design drawings, renderings, and photographs from The Wolfsonian's collection.
Over the past 40 years, the Preservation Foundation has undertaken numerous projects throughout the island that protect the heritage and enhance the beauty of Palm Beach.
After witnessing the ever-changing built environment, Barbara D. Hoffstot took it upon herself to document the remaining historic resources in Palm Beach. Her windshield survey led to the publication of Landmark Architecture in Palm Beach in 1974. “From the Beginning: Celebrating 40 Years of the Landmarks Preservation Ordinance” showcases the struggles and successes of the concerned citizens of the Town of Palm Beach seeking to save their historic resources from demolition.
Polly Jessup (1899 – 1988) was bestowed the title “Grande Dame of Palm Beach Decorators” in a 1987 New York Times editorial. Jessup was a nationally-renowned interior designer whose designs were integral to the gracious lifestyle for which Palm Beach is known. The exhibit tells the mostly unknown story of Jessup’s life and career through images of her interior design work and recollections from clients and colleagues. The Preservation Foundation is delighted to be given the opportunity to pay homage to someone so important to the history of the island and is grateful to the Society of the Four Arts for the use of images from its Polly Jessup Collection.
