Early in the 1900s, one-time oil baron Henry Morrison Flagler took interest in the Southern coast of Florida and began developing an exclusive resort community. Establishing a railroad that would allow easier access to the area, he went on to build two hotels, this modest community would later evolve into an iconic American destination, hosting British royalty, American movie stars, and becoming the home-away-from-home, as the century continued, Palm Beach established itself as a luxury hideaway synonymous with old-world glamour and new-world sophistication.