Gulf Stream in Palm Beach County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
North Ocean Boulevard
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, August 2, 2016
1. North Ocean Boulevard Marker
In 1992, North Ocean Boulevard (State Road A1A) in the Town of Gulf Stream, was designated as a State Historic Scenic Highway to preserve the last remaining Australian Pine Canopy and the original character and beauty of the 1920s A1A in Florida. State Road A1A through Gulf Stream, one of the earliest most scenic highways in Palm Beach County, was officially opened in 1916 in this area. In the 1920s Australian Pines were planted on both sides of the road in south Florida up to the freeze line to act as a windbreak. Being a fast growing species, a canopy over A1A soon developed, adding greatly to the beauty, charm, and character of the area. The canopy has been destroyed with the exception of that remaining in Gulf Stream. Ironically, Australian Pines are now too prolific and are not as welcomed in some areas as they once were. Yet the Town has protected the canopy and has obtained authority from the State to restore it, which is gradually being accomplished.Erected 2003 by The Town of Gulf Stream and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-495.)
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Location. 26° 28.631′ N, 80° 3.387′ W. Marker is in Gulf Stream, Florida, in Palm Beach County. Marker is on North Ocean Boulevard (State Road A1A) 0.1 miles north of George Bush Boulevard (State Road 806A), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delray Beach FL 33483, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Delray Beach Hotel (approx. 0.9 miles away); Orange Grove House of Refuge No. 3 (approx. 0.9 miles away); Del-Ida Park Historic District (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Del-Ida Park Historic District (approx. 1.1 miles away); First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall (approx. 1.2 miles away); Atlantic Avenue Crossing (approx. 1.2 miles away); Old School Square Historic District (approx. 1.2 miles away); Marina Historic District (approx. 1.3 miles away).
Regarding North Ocean Boulevard. An identical marker is located at the northern limit of Gulf Stream.
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, August 2, 2016
2. North Ocean Boulevard Marker with FL A1A in background
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on September 3, 2016, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
