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Yes, you read that correctly. Mar a Lago used to be a National Park. It never opened to the public and was only part of the NPS for just 8 years, but, nonetheless it was once part of the National Park System. In today's day and age, when Mar a Lago is one of the most famous properties in America, not many people know about this part of its history. As a self-proclaimed park nerd, I think it's fascinating, and so I dug into the history of Mar a Lago, how and why it became a National Park, and ultimately, what led to its deauthorization. Enjoy.
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Sources and Resources:
Mar a Lago Historic Photos - www.loc.gov/re...
www.palmbeachp...
www.npr.org/20...
www.palmbeachd...
www.housediges...
timeline.com/m...
www.smithsonia...
tile.loc.gov/s...
www.gpo.gov/fd...
time.com/vault...
www.govinfo.go...
time.com/46617...
Photos and Music:
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Library of Congress
State of Florida Archives
Historical Association of Palm Beach County