Finale Event with Author Les Standiford

Flagler's train in the Keys-Last Train to Paradise

The Director of the Flagler Museum, John Blades, was the moderator at the Finale Event held on May 7th, 2012 at the Harriet Himmel Theater at City Place for the 'Read Together Palm Beach County Campaign'.  The guest speaker was Les Standiford, author of Last Train to Paradise. 




Harriet Himmel Theater at City Place

 




Pavilion with Flagler's Rambler
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This event was originally scheduled for the Henry Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, but due to the overwhelming response, the finale was moved to the Himmel Theater. Many were disappointed, as we were looking forward to have the 'Rambler' as the back drop for this event. See a picture above.





This is Flagler's Rambler as it sat outside by the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach for many years. It was always fun to tour the 'camper' like train car when we toured the museum. This is the same train car Mr. Flagler traveled in to Key West for the celebration of the new Overseas Highway.
Image Credit: http://www.westpalmbeach.com/attractions/flaglermuseum/

 



Les Standiford and his wife Kimberly



This is the Flagler Museum where Mr. Standiford did much of his research for his book.  He utilized many of the museum's archives, and finding many pictures covering the history of the Flagler Railroad.

Flagler Museum in Palm Beach as it looks today-built in 1902

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