Bonnet House

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	Aviary in the Courtyard The aviary used to keep Evelyn Barlett's birds and monkeys. The aviary was built for Evelyn in 1936 by Frederic Bartlett. It is located in the courtyard area of the Bonnet House. Info from: Rice, Jayne Thomas. Bonnet House: The Life & Gift. Miami: Th...
	Bamboo Bar The bamboo bar where guests were entertained.
	Beach across A1A View of the beach across A1A. The busy road is a constant reminder of the change and development that has occurred at least outside of the Bonnet Estate.
	Beach across A1A View of the beach across A1A.
	Bonnet House A view of the Eastern side of Bonnet House. The property that the Bonnet House was built on was originally owned by Hugh Taylor Birch. When his boat was washed up onto the shore during a storm, he decided that he was meant to stay there. The house pr...
	Bonnet House A closer view of the eastern side of the Bonnet House.
	Bonnet House and Slough The eastern side of Bonnet House facing the slough lined with Royal Palms.
	Ceiling of Walkway Ceiling of the walkway around the courtyard. The ceiling is made from tree trunks.
	Chickee Bridge The chickee bridge crossing over the slough and leading to the beach. Originally, the roof of the chickee was made by a group of Seminoles.
	Chickee Bridge A view from inside the chickee bridge.
	Chickee Bridge A view of the chickee bridge from the shoreline of the slough.
	Chickee Bridge View of the chickee bridge. The bridge takes you across the slough and to the beach path.
	Courtyard and Fountain View of the courtyard and fountain.
	Courtyard and Fountain View of the courtyard and fountain.
	Courtyard of the Bonnet House The courtyard of the Bonnet House. This is an enclosed area that is filled with exotic tropical plants. At the center of the courtyard is a fountain that can be seen when walking through the front entrance. It is a very different area than the desert...
	Courtyard of the Bonnet House View of the courtyard and the tropical plants and trees throughout the area.
	Desert Garden The desert garden that is located at the entrance of the estate.
	Fountain in the Courtyard View of fountain in courtyard. Originally, there was a different fountain than the one pictured. Because the original fountain designed and made by Frederic Bartlett out of shell and coral was too fragile, it was replaced with this fountain. Info fro...
	Front Entrance The front entrance to the house. Above the door is a sculpted cow fish. It matches the bright yellow and blue colors of the door and introduces guests to the overall fanciful and creative atmosphere throughout the house. Just to each side of the door...
	Gate to Courtyard A decorative gate leading to the courtyard.
	Island Theater The island theater surrounded by a koi moat and dense vegetation. The island theater was first built in 1938 in order to show a home video of a gorilla hunt, but today the theater is used for educational material. Info from: Rice, Jayne Thomas. Bonne...
	Island Theater Entrance Entrance to the island theater. The island theater is surrounded by a moat that is filled with koi fish.
	Main house View of the main house from the path that goes around the slough and towards the beach path.
	Main House and Chickee Bridge View of the main house and chickee bridge from across the slough.
	Marble Fountain The marble fountain located at the rear of the Bonnet House property. It was designed by Frederic Bartlett and built in 1942.
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