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Boca Raton: Then and Now

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on October 29, 2014 at 15:35

IN THE ’50s

7960537853?profile=originalAn aerial view of Boca Raton Inlet and Lake Boca Raton shows the property that includes the Boca Raton Resort & Club. That’s Camino Real curving eastward.

IN 2012

7960537464?profile=originalAn aerial view of the land that includes the Boca Raton Resort & Club. In 1969, the resort opened a 27-story tower, shown in this photo. When built the tower was the tallest structure between Tallahassee and Miami. It is still the tallest building in Boca Raton.

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  • Ann Witte October 30, 2014 15:15

    Great photos!

    How things change.

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