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As Boca Raton marks its 100th anniversary, the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is thrilled to present 1925!, a new exhibit that transports visitors back to the year of the city's incorporation. Running from July 2 to December 20, 2025, the exhibit will immerse guests in the culture, style, and innovations that defined this transformative era in both Florida and American history. “The year 1925 was pivotal for Boca Raton, setting the stage for the city’s remarkable growth over the last century,” said Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society. “This exhibit offers a fascinating glimpse into what life was like at the time, showcasing how history, fashion, and innovation converged to shape our community.” From rising hemlines and rebellious flappers to the Florida land boom that first put Boca Raton on the map, 1925! explores the everyday lives and pop culture trends that shaped the Roaring Twenties. Through a carefully curated collection of historic images and artifacts, visitors will discover: - The bold fashions of the era, from beaded dresses to boater hats - Elegant interior design trends that ushered in the modern age - The evolution of automobiles and their impact on daily life - The rise of modern conveniences, such as indoor plumbing and electricity - The booming popularity of sports, including baseball and golf - The Florida real estate frenzy, which sparked both prosperity and bust - The iconic flapper lifestyle, which redefined social norms for women The 1925! exhibit will be on display at the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, located at Town Hall, 71 N. Federal Highway, from July 2 through December 20, 2025. Sponsors include the Boca Raton Observer. For more information, call 561.395.6766 or visit www.BocaHistory.org. About The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum: The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is the home of the Boca Raton Historical Society, whose mission is to collect, preserve, and present information and artifacts relevant to the past and evolving history of Boca Raton and to maintain a visible role in the education and the advocacy of historic preservation in the community. Now open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, the museum is in historic Town Hall at 71 N. Federal Highway (33432). For more information, please call 561.395.6766 or visit www.BocaHistory.org.
As Boca Raton marks its 100th anniversary, the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is thrilled to present 1925!, a new exhibit that transports visitors back to the year of the city's incorporation. Running from July 2 to December 20, 2025, the exhibit will immerse guests in the culture, style, and innovations that defined this transformative era in both Florida and American history.
“The year 1925 was pivotal for Boca Raton, setting the stage for the city’s remarkable growth over the last century,” said Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society. “This exhibit offers a fascinating glimpse into what life was like at the time, showcasing how history, fashion, and innovation converged to shape our community.”
From rising hemlines and rebellious flappers to the Florida land boom that first put Boca Raton on the map, 1925! explores the everyday lives and pop culture trends that shaped the Roaring Twenties. Through a carefully curated collection of historic images and artifacts, visitors will discover:
- The bold fashions of the era, from beaded dresses to boater hats - Elegant interior design trends that ushered in the modern age - The evolution of automobiles and their impact on daily life - The rise of modern conveniences, such as indoor plumbing and electricity - The booming popularity of sports, including baseball and golf - The Florida real estate frenzy, which sparked both prosperity and bust - The iconic flapper lifestyle, which redefined social norms for women
The 1925! exhibit will be on display at the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, located at Town Hall, 71 N. Federal Highway, from July 2 through December 20, 2025.
Sponsors include the Boca Raton Observer.
For more information, call 561.395.6766 or visit www.BocaHistory.org.
About The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum:
The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is the home of the Boca Raton Historical Society, whose mission is to collect, preserve, and present information and artifacts relevant to the past and evolving history of Boca Raton and to maintain a visible role in the education and the advocacy of historic preservation in the community. Now open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, the museum is in historic Town Hall at 71 N. Federal Highway (33432). For more information, please call 561.395.6766 or visit www.BocaHistory.org.