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Historic board opens designation process for former First United Methodist Church in West Palm Beach
Summary
The West Palm Beach Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously on April 23 to initiate the process to designate the former First United Methodist Church of West Palm Beach as an historic property and landmark; staff will prepare a report for consideration by the board and city council. The board and staff clarified procedural questions about owner notice and protections while designation is under review.
The West Palm Beach Historic Preservation Board on April 23 voted to begin the formal process to consider designation of the former First United Methodist Church of West Palm Beach as an historic property and as a landmark.
Margie Ansura, who identified herself as church historian and a long‑time member, urged the board to act and described the building’s history and community role, saying the church was built in 1926 and “served the community by housing survivors from the 1928 hurricane” and later hosted services for Cuban refugees and community programs. She told the board she has compiled…
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