A waterfront condominium building with a unique semicircular shape was recommended to the Town Council for designation as a landmark this month by the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
During their monthly meeting Jan. 17 at Town Hall, commissioners voted 5-2 to approve The President of Palm Beach at 2505 S. Ocean Blvd. for landmark designation.
If approved as a landmark by the council at its Feb. 14 development review meeting, the property will join more than 350 other landmarked properties, sites and vistas that are protected under the town’s Historic Preservation Ordinance.
“I love this building,” commissioner Jackie Albarran said of the seven-story U-shaped residential structure located just south of the town’s Par 3 golf course. “I’m totally in favor of designation. I’m very impressed.”
The President of Palm Beach, which contains 94 units, was designed by architect Norman Robson in 1961 and built by Collins Construction Corp. between 1961 and 1963.
A mid-century modern building noted for its geometric forms, ornamental masonry elements and angular details, it was heralded for its luxury and architecture when it first opened in January 1963, said Janet Murphy, a landmarks consultant with the town.