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Banyan, Clematis and the 'Flower Streets': how parks and street names shaped early West Palm Beach
Summary
Janet Naughton described Banyan Street as an early drinking and entertainment street, Clematis Street as the business corridor, and the Flower Streets naming and City Beautiful movement as shaping parks and civic spaces; she also described the "Cottage City" housing style and the role of Carrie Nation during Prohibition-era activity on Banyan.
Janet Naughton told the podcast that early West Palm Beach streets and parks reflected distinct civic roles. She said Banyan Street "had a reputation for being the drinking street," with saloons and nightlife, while Clematis Street was "more business oriented and also for shopping." Naughton…
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