Exciting New Concept For the McNab House

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McNab House, an iconic, 1926 historic structure located at 1736 East Atlantic Boulevard, could become a new, beautiful and exciting dining and entertainment destination for Pompano Beach! Adaptive reuse of the existing structure could lead to its conversion into a restaurant like the former historic homes Sundy House and DaDA now popular destinations in Delray Beach. The McNab House and Botanical Gardens concept includes renovations to the house, lush tropical landscaping and water features throughout the site. Additional proposed uses include a bes and breakfast and an open English-style garden design with a gazebo for weddings and other special events. Within the McNab House and Botanical Gardens concept, a paseo is suggested to activate the area with pedestrians and bicyclist. While the concept calls for private operators, it will remain open to the public during business hours.

Today the McNab House is one of the oldest homes in Pompano Beach and had been in the McNab family for generations. In December of 2018, the McNab property was purchased by a private developer. There is strong support by many, including the McNab family, to preserve the McNab House and avoid demolition. The site identified as an alternative location for The McNab House is McNab Park, a few blocks east of the existing home. There is an opportunity to keep the McNab family ties strong by relocating the house to McNab Park. The existing park is on land that was donated by the McNab family to the City of Pompano Beach. “We’re excited about this project and the possibility to save an historic structure and activate the park with uses such as a restaurant and bed and breakfast for the community and tourist to enjoy,” said Pompano Beach City Commissioner Tom McMahon, former President of the Pompano Beach Historical Society. The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board expressed the same sentiment after seeing the concept at their last meeting.

The McNab House and Botanical Gardens project has been met with overwhelming support from the community. Many supporters embraced the idea of having a destination place like Sundy House in Pompano Beach. Sundy House in Delray Beach is a beautiful venue with lush tropical gardens, a restaurant, and inn that attracts thousands of tourists and visitors every year. In addition to the public support for the project, a letter of support from the Pompano Beach Historical Society was shared with the public at the CRA Board Meeting.

The project, would continue to stir economic development activity along the Atlantic Boulevard corridor. “The City of Pompano Beach has a unique opportunity to preserve a piece of history and save the McNab House from demolition. This area could become a gathering space for the community and a destination place for visitors,” continued Commissioner McMahon. Cultural Heritage Tourism is a growing sector of the tourism market and the proposed concept is an opportunity to tap into that market, educate the local community on Pompano’s history, and continue economic growth along the Atlantic Boulevard corridor. The McNab House and Botanical Gardens concept would create jobs, generate new revenue, and continue to put Pompano Beach on the map.