Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society

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Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society Our mission is to collect, preserve, and share the rich history of Palm Beach Gardens We invite you to share your stories, images, news articles, etc.

Our society was co-founded in May of 2008 by Don & Arline Kiselewski along with Steve Cohen, Maria Mamlouk, Irene Pedrick and Linda Smith. As a non-profit, non-governmental volunteer organization, we established our first Board of Directors and adopted our mission statement. One of the board's first missions was to establish a series of enrichment lectures, highlighting a notable person, place or project from our past or future from our city and south Florida. This enlightening series continues to be a favorite among our members, residents and guests. Please view the images and videos that highlight our rich history and the people who were an integral part of its historical journey. about the Gardens on any of our weekly posts. All content listed on this page is property of the Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society, Inc.. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society, Inc. has been designated a 501(C)(3) public charity. Donations may be tax deductible pursuant to section 170 of the U.S. internal revenue code. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll free (800) 435-7352 within the state of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. REG FEIN #30-0488920

You're invited!
10/21/2026

You're invited!

-Don Kiselewski Jr., FPL Director of External Affairs, will be presented our prestigious "Pillar of the Community" award on behalf of his family in recognition of their role in establishing the Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society  

10/07/2026
Looking northeast, this photo is of the now nonexistent intersection of PGA Blvd and Alternate A1A, taken August 1987.  ...
10/05/2026

Looking northeast, this photo is of the now nonexistent intersection of PGA Blvd and Alternate A1A, taken August 1987. The Gardens Mall, which opened 38 years ago today, can be seen under construction in the background. The flyover bridge that was built in the early ‘00s now takes the traffic on PGA completely over this area.
The Historical Society is always thankful to receive photos such as this, which was recently donated by one of our members. Donated photos and memorabilia help us to preserve the history of our city. Please feel free to message us if you have anything to share.

Membership application/renewal -
10/01/2026

Membership application/renewal -

The Internal Revenue Service recognizes Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society, Inc. as a 501(c)3 public charity. Contributions to this entity are tax deductible under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 170. This entity is also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers, or gif...

One of our members recently donated these photos of the original Publix on Alternate A1A at Lighthouse Drive.  They were...
09/28/2026

One of our members recently donated these photos of the original Publix on Alternate A1A at Lighthouse Drive. They were taken in July 1988 which was a little more than a year before the store relocated to the large expansion of the plaza directly to the north. At the time the center was known as Gardens East Plaza and it contained an S&H Green Stamp store, Rite Aid drug store and others. After the addition opened it was renamed Promenade Plaza. The last photo is what the original part of the plaza looks like today with the Beall’s occupying approximately where the Publix was located.

Save the date!
09/18/2026

Save the date!

09/11/2026
In 1976 as a part of Palm Beach Gardens’ Bicentennial Committee, a history booklet was compiled on our 17 year old city....
07/03/2026

In 1976 as a part of Palm Beach Gardens’ Bicentennial Committee, a history booklet was compiled on our 17 year old city. Does anyone have memories of Bicentennial festivities in the Gardens or what else came out of this committee?

The Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society was created in 2008 to preserve and share the history of our city from 1959 to the present day. What photos, momentos or memorabilia do you have to share?

Today marks the 67th anniversary of the founding of our fair city, June 20 1959.  Our founder, John D MacArthur is pictu...
06/20/2026

Today marks the 67th anniversary of the founding of our fair city, June 20 1959. Our founder, John D MacArthur is pictured here sometime in the 1960s on the PGA Blvd overpass of the Florida Turnpike.

The Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society was created in 2008 to preserve and share the history of our city from 1959 to the present day. What photos, artifacts or memories of the Gardens do you have to share of the last 67 years?

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PO Box 30183
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
33420

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