Florida Historical Marker Details
SEA GULL COTTAGE - PALM BEACH'S OLDEST HOUSE
City: Palm Beach
County: Palm Beach
Year: 1992
Location: Sea Gull Cottage, 60 Coconut Row
Constructed in 1886 by R.R. McCormick, a Denver railroad developer, Sea Gull cottage was purchased by Henry Flagler in 1893 and became Flagler's first winter residence in Palm Beach. The Royal Poinciana, Flagler's first resort hotel in Palm Beach, was located next to Sea Gull. In 1984 Sea Gull was moved and restored by the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach. It is now the Parish House of the Royal Poinciana Chapel.