Boynton Beach Photograph Collection Unveils City's Visual History from 1890s to Present

The Boynton Beach Photograph Collection, spanning from the 1890s to the present day, provides a comprehensive visual record of the city's development and history. This extensive archive, housed at the Boynton Beach City Library, offers residents and researchers a unique opportunity to explore the area's past through a diverse array of images.

The collection functions as an artificial compilation, meaning it draws from various donors, though not all contributors are formally recorded. It includes a wide range of subjects, such as Aerial Photographs, Business, Agriculture and Dairy, Native Americans, and images of Boynton Beach City Commission members. Notable oversized items within the collection include 'Janet’s Bearded man photo' in Box 7 and several panorama business photographs, offering distinct glimpses into the city's heritage.

Residents can access these historical materials for supervised use by appointment during the Boynton Beach City Library's normal operating hours. Users must comply with the library's regulations governing use. The library adheres to all conditions specified in Title 17, United States Code, regarding copyright law, particularly concerning the reproduction of materials for private study, scholarship, or research under fair use conditions.

The collection was processed in 2016 by SMS, with its finding aid dated March 2019 by Georgen Charnes. Specific categories within the collection include Loose 4"x6" Photographs of Events and Parades in Box 10 and images related to the Congress Avenue Corridor in Box 16. These detailed records ensure that the rich visual history of Boynton Beach remains accessible for future generations.