Miami, “the Magic City,” really began in 1891 when a widow from Cleveland, Julia Tuttle, moved to South Florida and convinced Standard Oil cofounder Henry Flagler to help her develop the area. Flagler built a railroad to Miami and the tourists began to arrive, entranced by the orange blossoms and fine weather. During World War II, the city grew as the military moved in to build major training centers that brought thousands of new people into the region. Sites include: Cape Florida, Royal Palm Hotel, Halcyon Hotel, Point View, Burlingame Island, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Flagler Street, Scottish Rite Temple, Freedom Tower, Biscayne Boulevard, Riverside, Tamiami Trail, Miami River, Coconut Grove, Vizcaya, El Jardin, Pan Am terminal, Coral Gables, Biltmore Hotel, Douglas Entrance, Miracle Mile, Hialeah Race Course, Opa-Locka, Miami Beach, Collins Canal, Fisher Island, Espanola Way, Deauville Hotel, Normandy Isle and Old City Hall.
Miami Then and Now®
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Author: Parks, Arva Moore
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781909815070
Details:
Author: Parks, Arva Moore
Brand: Pavilion
Color: Grey
Edition: Illustrated
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 144
Release Date: 01-06-2014
Part Number: black & white halftones, colour illustra
Package Dimensions: 12.7 x 10.5 x 1.3 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781909815070
