Walter Harper

A Tour of Lake Worth Florida its Cottages & Architectural Treasures Walter Harper

This is a brief history of Lake Worth with a survey of its Cottages and architectural treasures. It includes the traditional Lake Worth frame vernacular, bungalow, shingle, masonry and Colonial Revival. Mediterranean consists of Mission Revival, Spanish Revival and crossovers into art deco. All are actually Florida vernacular since none of the designs are completely true to style, they range in age from 1915 to 1935. The locations selected are examples of this unique Florida town within the Historic Districts which are on the Lake Worth Register of Historic Places. Explore our unique town by walking, biking or by car.