History of the Brazilian Court Hotel

In 1962 The Social Spectator, a high society resort magazine published by Alan Howard, ran a feature article about the BC. Howard, a winter regular at the hotel, wrote a glowing review of the BC and its man- agement. Howard always brought several dozen golf balls for Bright with the magazine logo stamped on them. Howard had known Johnson for decades, da- ting back to the early 1940s at the Montauk Manor on Long Island. There were many correspondences between the two. Describing the south patio Howard wrote, " ... and by night, it is beyond wonder, simply breathtaking in loveliness, with soft colored lights twinkling from the trees and bushes - and starlit sky and Florida moon o'erhead. Dining there, on warm Florida eve- nings is - memory unforgettable, pleasure almost be- yond words."

Palm Beach. ” And how true. The vine - covered loggias, sheltered walkways leading to first floor rooms off a large patio all be- spoke Palm Beach when it began to take on a Spanish influence in 1918. Mr. Bishop ’ s hobby was collecting antique mechanical banks, and his collection is con- sidered one of the best in the world. Similar- ly Mrs. Bishop—the former Greta Byron— during old days when she came to Palm Beach with her husband, took to collecting shells. A rare collection she made with long- time Palm Beach, Miss Mary McIntosh is now on view at the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum. Elliott Foster Bishop was born April 6, 1892 in Southampton, New York. His 1917 WWI Registra- tion shows he was tall of medium build with blue eyes and light hair. He was affectionately known as “ Uncle Dud ” by his closest friends.

1964

Elliott F. Bishop died in a Wolfboro, New Hamp- shire hospital on April 22, 1964. He had been with the Brazilian Court since the 1930s and was instru- mental in its success.

The Palm Beach Post, April 23, 1964:

Palm Beach Notes By Leone King

EACH PASSING SEASON sees the passing of prominent Palm Beachers who have lived long on the scene and made many friends. Certainly none could count more than Elliott F. Bishop, a warm, lovable personality who served as manager of the Brazilian Court Hotel for 34 years. Mr. Bishop died on Wednesday in a hospital at Wolfboro, N.H., near the farm he loved so much in Tuftonboro. Bright Johnson, breaking the news of the passing of his chief said, “ Serving as assis- tant to Mr. Bishop was more than a mere job; it was an education. He was one of the world ’ s rare individuals who could bring out the best in everyone irrespective of position, and everyone who worked for him loved him. Guests too, who have been coming to Brazilian Court for many years, regarded the hotel as home because Mr. Bishop made it home to them. ” The tall, kindly gentleman once said to this reported (sic), “ We do not want to make brash changes at Brazilian Court, and in fact try to retain here the old world charm of

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