With Boca Raton’s centennial celebrations already in full swing, the Boca Raton Historical Society is joining the party.
It has created a glossy coffee-table book titled Dream City: A Pictorial History of Boca Raton that chronicles the city’s evolution over the past 100 years since its incorporation, starting with architect Addison Mizner’s vision for the city.
“We wanted to create more than just a history book — we wanted to tell the story of Boca Raton through the voices, images and moments that have shaped our community,” said Mary Csar, the society’s executive director. “Dream City is a reflection of our city’s evolution and the people who have made it what it is today.”
The book, priced at $100, can be purchased at the society’s Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum gift shop at 71 N. Federal Highway, at www.bocahistory.org and at www.boca100.com.
A book signing was held on Feb. 20 at the history museum where guests could meet author and museum curator Susan Gillis.
In addition, the history museum will present 1925!, a new exhibit about the city’s founding, from July 2 to Dec. 20.
More information is available at www.bocahistory.org
— Mary Hladky
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