Edison Defeats Miami High on Thanksgiving in 1952
One of the longest standing traditions in Miami on Thanksgiving was the annual Miami High – Edison football games. The ...
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First Baptist Church Service in 1901
On November 24, 1901, the First Baptist Church conducted its first service in their new church on the corner of ...
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Miami Pioneer Freeman Burdine
When William and Mary Burdine moved their three boys and one daughter to Miami in 1898, they were on the ...
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Chaille Street Naming Plan in 1920
Prior to the plan submitted by Miami City Councilman Josiah Chaille, the city’s street names followed a pattern of letters ...
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Cape Florida Lighthouse Attacked in 1836
On January 6, 1836, the Cooley family was attacked by Seminole Indians at the New River in today’s Fort Lauderdale ...
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Seizure of Illegal Contraband in 1927
On July 13, 1927, a Miami News headline reported that a seizure of $250,000 in illegal contraband was poured into ...
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Bicentennial Park Dedicated in 1976
Following the movement of the Port of Miami to Dodge Island in the mid-1960s, many wondered what would become of ...
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Hotel Martinique on May 6, 1919
On the front page of the Miami Metropolis on May 6, 1919, it was announced that C.J. Martin had acquired ...
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Easter Sunrise Service in 1927
South Florida has always offered a unique experience to enjoy Easter. Temperate weather and miles of beachfront have always provided ...
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South Shore Hospital Razed in 2019
On April 16, 2019, South Shore Hospital at 630 Alton Road was razed to make room for a new development ...
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