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.