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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E6I_naval-air-station-richmond_Miami-FL.html
At this site, on 15 September 1942, the United States Navy established a 2,000 acre (810 hectare) lighter-than-air facility. The Navy constructed 3 huge hangers, each 17 stories (175 feet/54 meters) high, 297 feet (110.5 meters) wide, and 1,088 fe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E45_silver-palm-historic-district_Miami-FL.html
The Silver Palm District named for the small silver-backed fronds that grew profusely in the surrounding pine forest, was the first area south of Cutler opened for settlement. In 1900, Charles Gossman, Charles Hill and William Anderson filed the f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D5H_the-tower-of-snow_Miami-FL.html
2012, Bronze 132 x 89 x 64 in. The Tower of Snow by distinguished Cuban-born artist Enrique Mart?nez Celaya honors the 50th anniversary of Operation Pedro Pan, which brought thousands of Cuban children, without their parents, to the United States …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18N6_mary-brickell-park_Miami-FL.html
The Tequesta Indians were the indigenous people of Miami prior to European contact. Mary Brickell Park encompasses a portion of what was the largest Tequesta village in southeast Florida. Archaeological evidence reveals that this site was in use f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18N5_brickell-park_Miami-FL.html
The Brickell Family donated Brickell Park to Miami in 1921 as a preserve for the family mausoleum. Their remains are now in Woodlawn Cemetery. Brickell Park is one of the few parks connecting Brickell Avenue to the shoreline of Biscayne Bay. Fr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18N4_the-miami-circle-at-brickell-point_Miami-FL.html
The Miami Circleat Brickell Pointhas been designated aNational Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.The Miami Circle is a 38-foot diameter ring of post holes ca…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18N3_the-people-of-brickell-point_Miami-FL.html
Brickell Point has been host to many cultures and witness to a number of historical milestones. The powerful Tequesta Indians made their main village at the mouth of the Miami River for over two thousand years. Abundant natural resources contri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18N2_the-miami-circle_Miami-FL.html
On this spot of land at the mouth of the Miami River, a historic discovery shed new light on one of Florida's early peoples - the Tequesta. During the demolition of the Brickell Point apartments in 1998, archaeologists uncovered preshistoric ar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18IK_saving-the-circle_Miami-FL.html
The Miami Circle site would not exist today if it were not for the support of the community. Public outcry over the impending destruction of the Miami Circle led to additional archaeological research and preservation of the 2.2 acre parcel of l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17EK_the-art-deco-tower_Miami-FL.html
This seven-story octagonal tower was built in 1929 as an entrance to the Sears Roebuck and Company department store, which was designed by the architectural firm Nimmons, Carr and Wright. It was the focal point of the first Art Deco style developm…
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