The Andrews House is the oldest surviving historic house in Boynton Beach. This privately owned landmark is currently endangered due to upcoming development plans. A group of devoted preservationists have temporarily saved the house from demolition, but its future remains uncertain. Join the effort to protect this important piece of local history.
Historic buildings are a crucial element in fostering community cohesion by creating a sense of time, place, uniqueness, civic pride, and stability. When too many memory hooks from
childhood are bulldozed, even though a person may never move psychologically, they may become rootless transients with no vested interest or concern about the local community.preservationists have temporarily saved the house from demolition, but its future remains uncertain. Join the effort to protect this important piece of local history.
This is the report created by Mike Fitzpatrick and delivered to the City of Boynton Beach City Commission/CRA
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The Edith Andrews House, located at 306 SE First Avenue in Boynton Beach (Block 8, lots 3 & 4), is a significant example of frame vernacular architecture, constructed between 1901 and 1909 by Bert L. Kapp. Kapp acquired the land (Block 11, lots 4, 5, 6) from Birdie and Fred Dewey, and by 1913, the house was already serving as a guest hous
The Edith Andrews House, located at 306 SE First Avenue in Boynton Beach (Block 8, lots 3 & 4), is a significant example of frame vernacular architecture, constructed between 1901 and 1909 by Bert L. Kapp. Kapp acquired the land (Block 11, lots 4, 5, 6) from Birdie and Fred Dewey, and by 1913, the house was already serving as a guest house.
In May 1924, the property changed hands, sold by Kapp to Mrs. Alice Fields of Georgia. The following year, in July 1925, Katie Gager Andrews (1887-1971) purchased the house, continuing its operation as a guest house. The house remained in the Andrews family for decades, passing from Katie's son, Charles Lee Andrews (1912-1991), to her other son, George Kermit Andrews (1916-1993) in 1972. Upon George’s death in 1993, his widow, Edith Burns Andrews (1916-2003), inherited the property. The house was sold to Robert Katz in March 1998 and later to the developer
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Anna L. Boynton, the youngest daughter of Major Nathan Boynton, married Albert Edward Parker, a prominent figure in early Boynton Beach history. A.E. Parker, as he was known, managed the Boynton Hotel for many years and was originally a farmer from the London, England area. Anna and Albert owned the Bertanna Dairy in Boynton.
Parker holds the distinction of being Palm Beach County's first naturalized citizen following its establishment in 1909. He was an influential community leader, serving as the first president of the Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce. He played a pivotal role in securing funds from the Boynton heirs to commission Addison Mizner to design t
Parker holds the distinction of being Palm Beach County's first naturalized citizen following its establishment in 1909. He was an influential community leader, serving as the first president of the Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce. He played a pivotal role in securing funds from the Boynton heirs to commission Addison Mizner to design the Boynton Woman’s Club building. During the 1920s, Parker also served as City Manager for West Palm Beach, worked as a realtor, and was a member of the South Lake Worth Inlet District. He sold much of his Boynton (Ocean Ridge) land holdings to Addison Mizner and Col. Robert McCormick.
Regarding Andrews' purchase of the house from A.E. Parker, it's important to emphasize the cultural and historical significance of preserving Major Boynton's daughter's home. This house served as a vital connection to Boynton’s legacy and as a place where Major Boynton likely spent time with his family. Dismissing this heritage would refl
Regarding Andrews' purchase of the house from A.E. Parker, it's important to emphasize the cultural and historical significance of preserving Major Boynton's daughter's home. This house served as a vital connection to Boynton’s legacy and as a place where Major Boynton likely spent time with his family. Dismissing this heritage would reflect a lack of appreciation for our community’s diverse history.
Andrews wasn’t even his name. His real name was Benjamin Green. Despite their many accomplishments, A.E. Parker and Anna Boynton Parker did not have children.