Path Through the Palms

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... more

by Liesl Walsh

Title

Path Through the Palms

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 black and white (See "Path Through the Palms, Black and White").

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October 23rd, 2015