National Register of Historic Places

Comeau Building

West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
Listed
September 5, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000975

About this property

The Comeau Building is a historic U.S. building in West Palm Beach, Florida. It is located at 319 Clematis Street. A 10-story Neo-Classical Revival-style structure, the building was conceptualized by businessman Alfred J. Comeau and designed by the local architectural firm Harvey and Clarke. After opening in 1926, the structure served as one of the most prestigious office buildings in downtown West Palm Beach for decades. Comeau sold the building in 1932 due to struggling financially following the conclusion of the Florida land boom and the start of the Great Depression. On September 6, 1996, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. In recent years, the structure sold for $5.1 million in 2006 and $12 million in 2015. In 2021, it sold along with three other nearby buildings for $54.2 million.

Location

319 Clematis St.
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
26.71368, -80.05234

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Sources

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When was Comeau Building listed on the National Register?

Comeau Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 5, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Comeau Building?

Comeau Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Comeau Building?

The period of significance for Comeau Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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