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Because his wife, Mary Flagler, was having health problems. Doctors told Mary that she needed to spend her winters in warmer climates. Henry and Mary Flagler were living in New York at the time, where it was cold. Since Florida wasn't very cold in the winter, that is why they moved there.
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Where did Henry Flagler live?
st.augustine
What is the name of the owners of the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach Florida?
The Kenan Family and operated by Flagler Systems.
Where is the Flagler Community Library in Flagler located?
The address of the Flagler Community Library is: 311 Main Ave, Flagler, 80815 0364
Who brought the railroad to Miami?
Julia Tuttle, a local citrus grower convinced Henry M. Flagler, the hotel baron and railroad tycoon to expand the Florida East Coast Railroad to Miami. He made it a railroad hub, dredged the harbor, began a recreational center, and promoted tourism.
What was the First railroad to key west?
The Henry Flagler Overseas Railroad operated from 1912 to 1935 -- one of the great engineering challenges on the planet. Key West is at the western end of a long series of islands called the Florida Keys. Even to this day, building railroads on oceans is still very difficult, and that is why it wasn't rebuilt in this hurricane-prone region.
How long did Henry Flagler own Florida?
Henry Flagler was the founder of the city of Palm Beach, Florida. He also founded the Florida East Coast Railway and was named the father of Miami, Florida.
What industrialist built a railroad from Jacksonville Florida to Miami Florida?
Henry Flagler.
Who founded Miami Florida?
Micheal Jackson
How did Henry Flagler impact the development and economy of Florida?
Developer
What role did Henry Flagler play in the growth of Florida in the late 1800s?
He built the hotel Ponce De' Leon
What is the phone number of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in Palm Beach Florida?
The phone number of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum is: 407-655-2833.
Where is the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in Palm Beach Florida located?
The address of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum is: Po Box 969, Palm Beach, FL 33480-0969
What hotels were built by Henry Flagler?
henry flagler built flagler college
Who is henery flagler?
Henry Flagler was the founder of Standard Oil. From there, he became a developer in Florida and started the Florida East Coast Railway.
When did Henry LeClair die?
Henry LeClair died on January 1, 2003, in Flagler County, Florida, USA.
What great inventions happened in Florida?
well Henry flagler was named the man who invented Florida he built train ways and hotels
Who are some people who helped Florida?
Henry Flagler Don Shula Famous Amos Walt Disney
