Path Through the Palms, Black and White
by Liesl Walsh
Title
Path Through the Palms, Black and White
Artist
Liesl Walsh
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
Tall and majestic royal palms line a path called "Cathedral of Palms" at McKee Botanical Gardens in Vero Beach, Florida. At the end of the path there is a stone arbor covered in vines, leading you to a tropical jungle with bamboo. Lush tropical growth abounds at McKee Botanical Gardens. The history of McKee started with 80 acres as McKee Jungle Gardens in the 1930's. It had monkeys, an alligator, an aviary, and 300 royal palms planted in rows as "Cathedral of Palms". It was designed by the same man who designed Fairchild Tropical Gardens in Miami and Bok Tower in Lake Wales. It was a tourist destination until the 1970's when it could no longer compete with other amusement parks. 62 acres were turned into a golf course and condos. The remaining 18 acres are what McKee Botanical Gardens are today. This photo is available in color (See "Path Through the Palms").
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October 23rd, 2015
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