PBSCV1599
Gen. James Patton Anderson Camp 1599
Celebrating 34 Years 1992 - 2026
HOTEL VERA
1911 Twins Mildred and Milton Strickland, children of FEC Railway agent.
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Historical Note:
Built by Andrew Freedland in 1909 using wood from the shipwrecked Coquimbo, the hotel was first called the Freelund Hotel.
It was then purchased by Willis and Loretta Funk and renamed the Vera Hotel after their daughter.
In 1911, the property was purchased from the Funks by B. C. Hodges.
In 1915, the hotel was purchased by Ohio native Buck Muster and renamed the Buckeye State Hotel. Close to the railroad station, it provided more affordable lodgings for travellers near the railroad station than the Boynton Hotel.
In the 1930s, the property was purchased by Bertha Chadwell and renamed the Palm Lodge Apartments.
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It was demolished in the spring of 1972.
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The Palm Beach Post Tue, Oct 21, 1919 · Page 3
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Fred Muster, proprietor of the Buckeye Hotel, will open an ice cream and soft drink stand in the part of the Harvell block recently used by C. C. Mast as a real estate office. He is already moving in his equipment and will open his business as soon as possible.
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The Palm Beach Post Sun, May 30, 1937 · Page 36
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Fred (Buck) Muster suffered a slight stroke Sunday night, and is in a serious condition at his home, the Buckeye Hotel. Mrs. R. A. Crook is in attendance as nurse.
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​​The Palm Beach Post Wed, Jan 20, 1932 · Page 5
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Pioneer Resident of Boynton Dies
Mary Ellen Welshans Muster, 66, a resident of Boynton since 1914, died at her home Tuesday afternoon following an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, Fred L. Muster; a daughter, Mrs. Corwin Van Epp, of West Palm Beach; and two brothers, William Welshans, of Boynton, and John Welshans of Warwood, Va. Funeral services will be held at the Ferguson chapel this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Rev. Wright of the Boynton Methodist church, will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn.
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The Palm Beach Post Thu, Jul 13, 1939 · Page 2
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Willis H. Funk
Willis H. Funk, 73, died at his home, 722 Newark Street, at 10:30 p. m. Wednesday after a short illness. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Vera Webber, city; and five brothers, I. R. Funk, Madison, Ga., S. G. Funk, city, Dr. L. E. Funk, Chicago, U. S. Funk, London, Ill., and F. N. Funk, Boynton. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Ferguson Funeral Home.
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The Palm Beach Post Thu, Jul 10, 1941 · Page 9
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MR. AND MRS. DAUGHERTY BUY PIONEER HOTEL BOYNTON BEACH —
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daugherty have purchased the Buckeye Hotel on Ocean Avenue and plan to remodel the building extensively before occupying it. Built by Andrew Freeland, an early pioneer, the Buckeye was one of the first structures erected here. It had been operated by Buck Muster for 20 years until ill health caused him to retire a year ago.
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The Palm Beach Post Mon, Jun 01, 1942 · Page 2
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Fred Muster
Funeral services for Fred Muster, 70, Boynton Beach, who died Saturday at a local hospital, will be announced by Ferguson Funeral Home. Survivors include eight grandchildren, four of whom are Marion Van Epp, Brevard, N. C.; Corwin Van Epp, Jr. USN; Owen and Celeste Van Epp, Cashiers, N. C.