PBSCV1599
Gen. James Patton Anderson Camp 1599
Celebrating 34 Years 1992 - 2026
EARMAN HOUSE HOTEL
The Earmans
The Earman family is pictured here in the 1890s on the porch of their Fram Vernacular hotel, typical of the pioneer era in West palm Beach (Courtesy of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County,)
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ABOVE - POST CARD ABOUT 1907
The Earman House Hotel was located on the block where the Meyer Amphitheatre is now located. It was built around 1885 and was pulled down to make way for theSalt Air Hotel about 1913. The Salt Air Hotel stood until about 1960 when it was pulled down to make way for the Town House Hotel which would later become The Holiday Inn Town House. That too would be pulled down in 1993 to make way for the current Meyer Meyer Amphi-theater.
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The Miami News
Tue, Jan 24, 1905
Page 4
A favorite stopping place for visitors to this city during the tourist season -- whether it be for a day, a week, a month or the entire season is "The Earman," located on Datura Street not far from the lake shore and surrounded by flowers, shrubs, and trees, native and exotic. Persons having stopped at "The Earman." and again visiting West Palm Beach invariably returned to it while remembering its attractive surroundings, large, well-furnished, comfortable rooms, excellent food and satisfactory service. The house is kept by Mrs. Earman, whose skill as a housekeeper and marked attention to her guests have given her celebrity as a hostess. Mrs. Hermann is giving special attention to the education of her son, Bert, at the State University at Lake City. The parents have recently received gratifying information as to the young man's progress in his education and the high esteem in which he is held by teachers and fellow students.
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The Miami News
Thu, Mar 16, 1905
Page 5
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For Sale -- The Earman Hotel and furnishings. Terms easy. Part cash and mortgage for balance. Apply at the house, address "The Earman," West Palm Beach Florida
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​The Miami News
Wed, Aug 23, 1905
Page 4
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Notwithstanding the seasonal shortage in the patronage of the hotels and boarding houses of the city, the Erman, pleasantly situated near the lakeshore on Evernia Street, has experienced but little diminution in its roll of guests. Pleasant rooms, satisfactory service and a tempting menu directed by the accomplished hostess accounts for this.
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The Miami News
Sat, Nov 28, 1908
page 6
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West Palm Beach -- Nov. 26 Miss Fannie Ray of the Earman House entertained the Girls Athletic Club at a leap year dance Tuesday evening. The house was tastefully decorated and delicious punch and cake added to the enjoyment of the many friends of this organization. "Skeeter" presided at the piano with his usual skill the following devotees of Terpsichore whiled away the merry hour;s Mrs. Mary Lou Hatchett, Rein Walker, Ethel Fleming, Bernice Strand, Bertha Elliott, Mabel Sherman, Sarah Starke Teresa Friend, Grace Cook, Lillian Cook, Fannie Ray, Messrs Trevis Lockwood, Bird Hiscock, Neil Watkins, Earl Rivenburg, F. E. Effie Montplainer, Charles Gruber, Charles Hodges Penick of Miami, Ricahrd Ray, Frank Dimmick, Edward Heinberger, and Dr. Freedlund.
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​The Miami News
Tue, Jul 6, 1909
Page 3
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​A jolly little party from Miami and vicinity who attended the celebration at Palm Beach yesterday were dining at the Earman House. They were Dr. and Mrs. E. K. Jaudon, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Combs, Mrs. Eric Holmes, Miss Irene Jaudon, Mr. Ivan Jaudon, Mr. and Mrs Thos. McGahey, Mr Albert Kauffman, Mr A. S. Joyner, Mr. and Mrs John M. Bryan and little son of Dania, Miss Margaret Bryan, Mr. Reed A. Bryan, of Dania and Mrs. Albert Hinton, Miss Eva Yarborough, Miss Dot Hooks and Mr. Jack Yarborough.
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The Miami News
Sat, Jul 31, 1909
Page 7
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​A party of Earman House boarders consisting of Messrs. J. B. McGinley, F. a. Guild, Dick Ray and Theo Pope went over to the pier Thursday afternoon to try their skill at fishing. Some of them claim they gave their catch of snapper tp friends, but the Earman House had to furnish steak for supper.
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The Miami News
Tue, Aug 10, 1909
Page 7
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Clarence Griffin, of New Smyrna, a brother-in-law of City Surveyer, Franklin Sheen, spent Sunday in this city, a guest at the Earman House.
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Earman House Hotel
Joseph Elliott House
POST CARD - Dated 1912 on back
The Breakers
Whitehall
JOHN SITES EARMAN - FIRST MAYOR
WEST PALM BEACH
John S. Earman, First Mayor
On November 5, 1894, citizens gathered and voted 77-1 to incorporate as the town of West Palm Beach. The next day, the voters elected John Sites Earman as the town’s first mayor. Earman had his home in town and operated a citrus grove farther north, where he started a small settlement called Earman, located near today’s Lake Park. John Earman is at center, flanked by his son Joseph Lucien (left), grandson Joseph Simms, and great-grandson John Henry.
(Courtesy of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County.)