Clematis Street Historic Commercial District

The Clematis Street Historic Commercial District is a collection of twelve buildings in downtown West Palm Beach built between 1918 and 1928, displaying early twentieth-century design and features. These structures line the 500 block and form a connected group of historic commercial architecture.

Development began after 1893 when Henry Flagler founded West Palm Beach and transformed a shell-topped road into a commercial center. The buildings erected between 1918 and 1928 represent the period when the city's economy and trade flourished.

The street functions as a gathering place where visitors and locals shop, dine, and walk through restored storefronts that tell stories of past commerce. The mix of shops and restaurants keeps the area alive as a meeting point for the community.

The district is located along the 500 block of Clematis Street, just west of South Quadrille Boulevard, making it easy to walk and observe the storefronts and details. Additional historic markers near the area provide guidance if you want to learn more about each building.

The Campbell Building at number 535 is the oldest structure in the district, dating to 1918 when major construction began transforming the street. Its presence serves as a visual anchor for the entire cluster of historic architecture.

Location: Florida

GPS coordinates: 26.71306,-80.05611

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:42