Page 12 - The Islander - November '23

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The Gardens Mall Turned 35 On opening day Sears, Macy’s and Burdines were the anchor your original Gardens Mall stories. Please add a comment or
stores joining 140 specialty stores (112 were actually ready on
send us an email at PBGHistory@gmail.com to let us know.
On Oct. 5 opening day). Burdines, which was a Florida-based department Below is an aerial photograph from 1980. Notice I-95 ends
store chain that closed in 2004, had built its largest store to date at PGA Boulevard and the land now occupied by the mall
Originally called The Gardens of the Palm Beaches, the mall and anchored the end of the mall now occupied by Nordstrom. towards the upper left corner is vacant.
opened to much fanfare on Oct. 5, 1988. A reported 100,000 Bloomingdales and Saks Fifth Avenue were added by Interested in supporting the Palm Beach Gardens Historical
people attended on that first day to see such things as a mini- 1990. The retail mix was carefully selected and many of Society? Whether you volunteer, become a member, or make
Macy’s parade, a world-class fashion show and six grand pianos the smaller stores were opening either their first stores a donation, you support our ongoing mission to collect,
spread throughout the mall to serenade guests. or their first stores in Florida. preserve and share the rich history of the City of Palm Beach
Robin Leach, the host of the then-extremely popular television Do you have a favorite mall store? Do you own any mall Gardens for the education and enjoyment of current and future
show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, attended as a guest of relics you’d like preserved? We’d love to see them or hear generations!
Macy’s. Then-Florida Governor
Bob Martinez spoke, although
he twice misstated the name of
our city as Palm Gardens.
Built for an estimated
$150 million by The Forbes
Co., on 100 acres leased from
the John D. and Catherine T.
MacArthur Foundation, the
mall encompassed 1.35 million
square feet of retail space.

Johnson History Museum Seeks Volunteers

The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County events. Most positions require a commitment of four to About The Historical Society
History Museum, owned and managed by the Historical six hours weekly: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 12:30 to 4 p.m., or The Historical Society of Palm Beach County is a nonprofit
Society of Palm Beach County (HSPBC), is expanding 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some flexible-hour positions are open organization founded in 1937 to collect, preserve, and share
their volunteer force for their upcoming exhibition, as well. Volunteers receive membership in the Historical the history of Palm Beach County and the larger context of
Endless Summer: Palm Beach Resort Wear. This first- Society of Palm Beach County, recognition, ongoing Florida. The HSPBC operates and maintains the Richard and
ever grand exhibition will use more galleries than for learning, and opportunities to meet many like-minded Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, an admission-
past special exhibits, as well as a new area for very young people. free, accessible institution featuring high-quality, interactive
children, all requiring attendants. For those who especially like people and enjoy history, exhibits. Funds raised by the society provide critical education
The HSPBC also welcomes volunteers to assist with the museum’s next nine-week docent training course programs to the school children of Palm Beach County. To learn
receptions, lectures, and other programs and special begins in January. more, call (561) 832-4164, Ext. 100 or visit pbchistory.org.

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