The document provides a history of Boynton Beach, Florida from the post-Civil War era to present day. It describes the areas inhabited by Native Americans and pioneers in the late 19th century. It highlights the founding of Boynton Beach in the 1890s by Nathan Boynton and others. The town grew through the early 20th century as a resort destination and agricultural center, with tomato farming and family farms. The real estate boom in the 1920s and the hurricane of 1928 had major impacts. Later, the town continued developing through the mid-20th century with new infrastructure, hospitals, and retirement communities. Boynton Beach has continued expanding through the late 20th century and into the present.
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History of Boynton Beach Florida by Janet DeVries
1. HISTORY OF BOYNTON BEACH:
The Gateway to the Gulf Stream
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Janet DeVries