Sunlit Arches: How William Manly King Shaped South Florida - Hardcover

Gonzalez, Aia Rick: - RICK GONZALEZ, AIA has over 34 years of experience in historic preservation and architectural profession. Rick received two architectural degrees from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. with additional course work completed at Miami-Dade College, Francisco Marroquin University in Guatemala City and the Autonomous University of Central America in San Jose, Costa Rica. Mr. Gonzalez is a past Board Member and past President of the Florida Trust of Historic Preservation from 2008 to 2020 and a member of the American Institute of Architects and was appointed to the Florida Historical Commission (FHC) by Governor Charlie Crist in 2008 to present and to Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design (BOAID) by Governor Bush for two terms 2000-2007 (Chairman 2005 & 2006). Mr. Gonzalez was awarded the PB AIA Gold Medal in November 2020.Naughton, Janet: - Janet Naughton is a faculty librarian, history professor, and award-winning author dedicated to uncovering Florida's overlooked stories. A Palm Beach County resident since 1987, she has served as archivist for the Boynton Beach City Library and the Delray Beach Historical Society, and as president of the Boynton Beach Historical Society. She works as a history consultant and writer for museums, libraries, and historical organizations throughout Florida.Passionate about Florida's social, architectural, and environmental history, Naughton has written or co-authored more than a dozen books. Her titles include Pioneering Palm Beach: The Deweys and the South Florida Frontier, Legendary Locals of West Palm Beach, and The Crystal Ball Chronicles, all co-authored with Ginger L. Pedersen, as well as several volumes in Arcadia Publishing's Images of America and Vintage Postcard series.Her fascination with Florida's built environment and the stories behind it led her to William Manly King Jr., whose influence on South Florida's architecture had long been overlooked. This book grew out of years of research, community history work, and a desire to preserve the stories behind the structures we often pass without notice.Known for her meticulous use of primary sources, Naughton approaches research like a detective, cross-checking historic records, photographs, and firsthand accounts to separate fact from myth. Inspired since childhood by Nancy Drew's love of clue-hunting, she thrives on tracking down elusive evidence, exploring historic landmarks, and leading tours such as the Moonlight Cemetery Tours of Woodlawn Cemetery. When she's not in the archives, she's often pedaling Florida's coastline, chasing stories that drift in with the tide.