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🎉🌳 Happy birthday to the iconic Buttonwood Tree in Por La Mar Park! Over 100 years old and still standing strong, this historic tree was originally designated in 1992. TODAY, as part of our Centennial Celebration, we’re proud to rededicate it as an official “Historic Tree!” A symbol of Boca Raton’s natural beauty and deep-rooted heritage, the Buttonwood is a living reminder of our community’s commitment to preserving green spaces and 44 proud years as a Tree City USA. Here’s to a century of growth & roots! (B&W photo c. 1928 - courtesy of @BocaHistory) @BocaRecreation Deputy Mayor Fran Nachlas @andythomsonboca, Boca Raton City Council Commissioner Marci Woodward @marswoodward

Last week, as part of Boca Raton’s Centennial, we had the privilege of joining retired Fire Chief Tom Woods for a special lecture on the history of Old Betsy, our City’s very first fire engine. Chief Wood guided us through 100 years of the City's fire service, tracing Old Betsy’s journey from her birth in 1925 through the eras of Fire Chiefs who served alongside her. A true symbol of Boca Raton’s humble beginnings, Old Betsy was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 and received a Florida Historic Marker recognition in July 2024. We’re incredibly lucky to have Chief Woods, help keep our history alive during this milestone year. Thank you to the Boca Raton Historical Society for hosting this meaningful event. @BocaHistory

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Hip Hip Hooray... it's the 💯th day! So fun celebrating with our '100 Year Old' Eagles! 🎊

2/4/1925 - Chas & Ona setting peppers on canal. Will & I out west & planted 1 lb. onion seed. Mules, Jim, John. #iambocaraton #bocahistory #bocaraton #freshfromFlorida | bocahistory.org/franks-tweets

1/31/1925 - Will & I to Palm Beach for a load of coconuts. Men out west pulling up beans. #iambocaraton #bocahistory #bocaraton #freshfromFlorida | bocahistory.org/franks-tweets

What better way to reflect on a Century than through Art? Happy Centennial, Boca!🎈#ArtExhibit at @palmbchculture through Mar 29 #Boca100 palmbeach.floridaweekly.com/articles/100-y… @janengoren @FloridaWeekly @CityBocaRaton @PalmBeachesFL @BocaHistory

1/30/1925 - N., Will, L., & I to Palm Beach. To the fair. #iambocaraton #bocahistory #bocaraton #freshfromFlorida | bocahistory.org/franks-tweets

1/29/1925 - O. & I up to Hs. Muck & out west. Chas setting peppers at canal. #iambocaraton #bocahistory #bocaraton #freshfromFlorida | bocahistory.org/franks-tweets

Saturday Feb. 1st! 🎨

🛍️✨ Saturday, February 8th @JMcLaughlinNY in Mizner Park! 10% of sales benefit our educational and preservation programs.

1/28/1925 - Jim picked out west. C. at canal. Lena here. Will, Lena & I to Lauderdale in P.M. & over to Birches place. #iambocaraton #bocahistory #bocaraton #freshfromFlorida | bocahistory.org/franks-tweets

Boca Street Fest is this afternoon at Mizner Park. Don't miss this amazing FREE new event, in conjunction with the City of Boca Raton's Centennial Celebration!

@palmbchculture 100 Years of Boca Artistic Expression!

1/25/1925 - Jim hauled the beans from here & O. got those out west & put all in car. Muck all under water. #iambocaraton #bocahistory #bocaraton #freshfromFlorida | bocahistory.org/franks-tweets

1/24/1925 - Rained. Everything flooded. O. & Mathis packed their beans. Jim & O. each hauled a load & put in shed at barn. #iambocaraton #bocahistory #bocaraton #freshfromFlorida | bocahistory.org/franks-tweets

1/23/1925 - O., Jim, & Mathis picked. C. had mule 1.50. John same. Rainy. Fertilized some pines. #iambocaraton #bocahistory #bocaraton #freshfromFlorida | bocahistory.org/franks-tweets

🎉 Reminder: Boca Street Fest is THIS Saturday! 📅 Jan 25 | ⏰ 12–4 PM 📍 Mizner Park Amphitheater Enjoy live music, a beer garden, local vendors, food, and fun for FREE! Bring your friends and celebrate Boca’s Centennial in style. #BocaStreetFest #Boca100 @CityBocaRaton