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PIER REVIEW

Palm Beach Daily News
Swimmers and boaters, circa 1897, enjoy the beach while the Northumberland steamship takes its perch at the end of the 1,000-foot-long pier off what's known today as The Breakers. In those days, the pier served as a port, with the Northumberland taking passengers back and forth from Nassau, Bahamas.
Swimmers and boaters, circa 1897, enjoy the beach while the Northumberland steamship takes its perch at the end of the 1,000-foot-long pier off what's known today as The Breakers. In those days, the pier served as a port, with the Northumberland taking passengers back and forth from Nassau, Bahamas.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
After the railroad tracks were removed sometime around 1903, the 1,000-foot-long structure became popular with, among others, promenading locals and tourists such as Mrs. Ames and Mrs. Johns.
After the railroad tracks were removed sometime around 1903, the 1,000-foot-long structure became popular with, among others, promenading locals and tourists such as Mrs. Ames and Mrs. Johns.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
After the pier was built in 1896, it became the backdrop of gatherings on the beach, where typical head-to-toe attire included suits, hats and long skirts.
After the pier was built in 1896, it became the backdrop of gatherings on the beach, where typical head-to-toe attire included suits, hats and long skirts.
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Swimmers in the early 1900s enjoy the ocean while the pier stands sentinel beyond.
Swimmers in the early 1900s enjoy the ocean while the pier stands sentinel beyond.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY