History

Although the Panama City Beach is popular for its beaches and white sands, emerald sea water, sun bathing and various fun-filled activities, the beach city has a remarkable history which is true to its character. It would be nice to be acquainted with the history of the place before you embark on travel Panama City beach fl.

There are records of early Spanish expeditions in the 16th and 17th century, when explorers built several colonies along the Gulf Coast. The city was also a popular hub of the pirates who found it the ideal place to hide their belongings as well as a hiding destination for runaway slaves.

The US government purchased this land in 1819. Thereafter, the place started to show signs of development in various ways - political, social and economical. It got a port. Moreover, a government was set up as well as a lot of companies started setting up their operations in the locality.

A brief history of Panama

http://www.historycentral.com/nationbynation/panama/history1.html

Although the area witnessed settlers since a long time, the real history of the city begin only in May 2, 1936, when the city was officially founded. The city got its name from the then newly opened Panama Canal. Soon after, there were a few other cities adjacent to the Panama City that started to come up.

These cities are called West Panama City Beach, Long Beach and Edgewater. At present, the four cities have become one single entity. It is collectively called Panama City Beach and is run by a single chartered government.

Milestones

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In the early 1930s, developer G Thomas saw immense potential in the city as an attractive tourist destination. He was a visionary who felt that the city can be converted into a popular tourist spot to attract people from all over the world. He built the Panama City Hotel also contributed in enhancing the infrastructure of the city.

Soon, the beach became a popular destination for travelers. In the 1940s the beach was known for a trendy bar called The Hangout. It was a hot destination for dance and trendy beach parties. Unfortunately, the building was destroyed by Hurricane Eloise in 1975.

A good knowledge of the history of the place would only make your travel Panama City Beach plan interesting.

Panama information guide

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