North Ocean Boulevard Historical

North Ocean Boulevard Historical (HM1TRL)

Location: Gulf Stream, FL 33483 Palm Beach County
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Country: United States of America
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N 26° 30.005', W 80° 3.182'

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In 1992, North Ocean Boulevard (State Road A1A) in the Town of Gulf Stream, was designated as a State Historic Scenic Highway to preserve the last remaining Australian Pine Canopy and the original character and beauty of the 1920s A1A in Florida. State Road A1A through Gulf Stream, one of the earliest most scenic highways in Palm Beach County, was officially opened in 1916 in this area. In the 1920s Australian Pines were planted on both sides of the road in south Florida up to the freeze line to act as a windbreak. Being a fast growing species, a canopy over A1A soon developed, adding greatly to the beauty, charm, and character of the area. The canopy has been destroyed with the exception of that remaining in Gulf Stream. Ironically, Australian Pines are now too prolific and are not as welcomed in some areas as they once were. Yet the Town has protected the canopy and has obtained authority from the State to restore it, which is gradually being accomplished.
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HM NumberHM1TRL
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Year Placed2003
Placed ByThe Town of Gulf Stream and the Florida Department of State
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, August 15th, 2016 at 9:01am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17R E 594367 N 2931414
Decimal Degrees26.50008333, -80.05303333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 26° 30.005', W 80° 3.182'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds26° 30' 0.3" N, 80° 3' 10.92" W
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Area Code(s)954, 561
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3700-3898 Florida A1A, Gulf Stream FL 33483, US
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