During Florida's land boom of the 1920s Americans flocked to the Sunshine State as never before. Countless new homes arose, as did commercial buildings and municipal projects. Famous cities of today, including Boca Raton, Hollywood, Coral Gables, and Venice, sprang to life during those heady times. of the state and advanced rails down to West Palm Beach, but President S. Davies Warfield wanted more In 1926, two major extensions were rushed to completion - one to Naples, the other to the Magic City of Miami. pampered them aboard five identical passenger train sections of the Orange Blossom...

During the Roaring Twenties, millions of Americans moved to the Sunshine State seeking quick riches in real estate. Many made fortunes; others returned home penniless. Within a few years there were thousands of residential subdivisions. Palatial estates, inviting apartment buildings and impressive commercial complexes were built. Opulent theaters and imposing churches opened, along with hundreds of municipal projects. A unique architectural theme emerged, today known as Mediterranean Revival. Railways and highways saw a renaissance. New cities-Boca Raton, Hollywood-by-the-Sea, Venice-were...