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The Ponce de Leon had shops in Peacock Alley where people watched
while the rich shopped in exquisite boutiques including art studios,
gift shops, gown shops, newsstands, linen shops, and barbers. While
guests had the use of the Alcazar Casino they also had two daily
concerts, weekly dances, a library, smoking rooms, writing and billiard
rooms, playrooms for children and a large men's only bar. Later
distinguished managers would include Clarence B. Knott, Robert
Murray and John Anderson in 1902.

The Casa Monica - Cordova Hotel
Flagler had some unexpected competition from his associate,
Franklin Smith. In arranging the land acquisition for the Alcazar hotel,
Flagler gave Smith land across the street from the Alcazar and the
Sunnyside Hotel, which was moved across the street by Flagler.
Flagler encouraged Smith to fix up the Sunnyside, but Smith had

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