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To see the article in its entirety, subscribe to Florida Heritage. After ninety-four years, the grandeur of Henry Flagler's Palm Beach home hasn't been lost. The palatial residence, a gift from Flagler to his third wife, Mary Lily Kenan, was called Whitehall, because it reminded Mrs. Flagler of the white-columned plantations in North Carolina. Today, it is one of Florida's prized landmarks and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Brilliant white columns set against azure coastal skies set the tone for the home's elegance.