1095 North Ocean - La Guerida, Kenndy Compound
Scope and Contents
The Property File Collection houses over 3,000 property files that document vital information about the built environment of Palm Beach. The collection is arranged by address and contains brochures, photographs, newspaper articles, historic designaton reports, and other relevant property information. All files can be scanned upon request, although a majority are already digitized.
Dates
- circa 1920s-2024
Creator
- Mizner, Addison (1872-1933) (Architect, Person)
Biographical / Historical
La Guerida, also referred to as the Kennedy Compound, is a large Mediterranean Revival mansion best known as the Winter White House for President John F. Kennedy. The house was originally constructed in 1923 for Rodman Wanamaker II, owner of Wanamaker Department Stores, by Addison Mizner. Maurice Fatio made numerous changes after the house was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy. In 1995, the property was designated as a landmark by the town of Palm Beach.
Extent
1 File(s)
1 Binder(s)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- Mizner, Addison (1872-1933) (Architect, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Repository