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History: The meaning of the name Boca Raton has always aroused curiosity. Many people wrongly assume the name is simply Rats Mouth. The Spanish word boca (or mouth) often described an inlet, while raton (literally mouse) was used as a term for a cowardly thief. But the Thieves Inlet, Boca Ratones, appeared on eighteenth century maps associated with an inlet in the Biscayne Bay area of Miami. By...
Under the shimmering golden dome of the city's original town hall is a vital repository of archival material and special exhibits on the area's development, run by the Boca Raton Historical Society. With advance reservations, you can experience a 40-minute guided tour of Boca Raton's original town hall and a small museum. The Boca Raton Historical Society also runs a monthly trolley tour from...
Am history and art buff. Loved this small Museum, filled with the 1920s style Spanish Colonial Revival furniture, beautiful with exhibits and video telling the story of Boca Raton, from its beginnings onward.
Not very much there. Thought there was a WWII exhibit, but there were only a couple of items. Wouldn't recommend.
This place is a wealth of history and information. Susan and her staff are available whenever you need information and reference material.
This historical former city hall building houses both a wonderful museum of local history and a guide for visitors. See Steve for maps of the area and for ideas. For $5, you can tour the former city offices which are now decked out with local...
This small museum is located in an old fire station in the middle of the city, it is not very large, but the artifacts of the City are Displayed and there is a small gift shop. Worth a visit if you happen to catch it...
Boca Raton Historical Society can be found at N Federal Hwy 71. The following is offered: Entertainers. The entry is present with us since Sep 10, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Boca Raton there are 15 other Entertainers. An overview can be found here.
Since 1972 the company has been providing Historical Society.
Tours, Gift Shop, Exhibits, Archives
Best Attractions & Activities: This charming structure, originally designed by Boca Raton's visionary architect, Addison Mizner, is a city landmark, especially given its prominent gold dome. Although Mizner's money ran out before he was able to construct the building, William Alsmeyer, another architect, revised the plans and finished the project. These days, the building is a repository of...
The 1927 Town Hall is home to the Society's collection of artifacts relating to local history. Historic tours, lectures, permanent and rotating exhibits, and museum store are offered. The restored gold-domed Mediterrean-Revival building is listed on the National Register.
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