Completed in 2004, the Preservation Foundation’s Mediterranean Revival–style headquarters was designed by architect Jeffrey W. Smith of Smith Architectural Group. The building reflects the architectural heritage the Foundation is dedicated to protecting—combining classical elegance with contemporary purpose.
Inside, the headquarters houses the Foundation’s architectural archives and provides space for lectures, cultural programs, and exhibitions that celebrate Palm Beach’s unique legacy.
The Foundation’s earlier homes are themselves part of its preservation story. The first office was Sea Gull Cottage, Palm Beach’s oldest house and the Foundation’s inaugural restoration project. Later, operations moved to a repurposed gas station, a creative example of adaptive reuse that ultimately inspired the creation of Earl E.T. Smith Park, a public green space that continues to serve the community today.
From Sea Gull Cottage to the present headquarters, each setting has embodied the Foundation’s mission: to preserve not just Palm Beach’s buildings, but its sense of place.
Location
311 Peruvian Avenue
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Office Hours
Business Hours: Weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm
Open to the Public: Weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm
Closed on Federal Holidays, and Mondays in July and August.