Alfred J. Comeau House
A two-story Mediterranean Revival residence in Florida, designed by Harvey and Clarke for businessman Alfred J. Comeau and recognized as a significant contributor to the city’s historic residential fabric.
At a glance
Built in 1924, the Alfred J. Comeau House exemplifies the Mediterranean Revival style that flourished in early twentieth-century Florida. The L-shaped plan and period detailing reflect the architectural preferences of West Palm Beach’s prosperous era. The house honors its original owner, a developer who also commissioned the prominent Comeau Building downtown.
History
Alfred J. Comeau, a businessman of note, commissioned this residence in 1924. Constructor Ernest Benjamin Walton, Sr. built the house to designs by architects Harvey and Clarke. The property remained significant enough to warrant listing on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on March 24, 2000, acknowledging its contribution to local architectural heritage.
What you see
The house presents a two-story L-shaped form characteristic of Mediterranean Revival domestic design. Period details and proportions typical of the 1920s remain evident. Harvey and Clarke’s design balances residential scale with architectural distinction, integrating the vocabulary of Mediterranean precedent adapted to Florida’s climate and landscape.
Cultural significance
The Alfred J. Comeau House stands as a contributing property within the Flamingo Park Historic Residential District, documenting the residential development of West Palm Beach during its early boom period. Its survival and recognition reflect the city’s commitment to preserving examples of early twentieth-century American domestic architecture and the lives of its commercial leaders.
Key facts
- Location: 701 Flamingo Drive, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
- Coordinates: 26.71333333, −80.0525
- Date: 1924
- Style: Mediterranean Revival
- Architects: Harvey and Clarke
- Constructor: Ernest Benjamin Walton, Sr.
- National Register listing: March 24, 2000
- District: Flamingo Park Historic Residential District (contributing property)
Practical information & getting there
The house is located at 701 Flamingo Drive in West Palm Beach. As a private residence listed on the National Register, exterior viewing is possible from the street. The Flamingo Park neighborhood remains accessible to visitors exploring West Palm Beach’s historic residential areas and early twentieth-century architecture.
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