Week in History: August 17 - 24

Events that occurred during the week of August 17th through the 24th in South Florida's history.

OTD: August 17, 1931 - Florida National Bank & Trust Opens in Miami

Florida National Bank & Trust building at 118 East Flagler Street in 1931. This was formerly the location of City National Bank of Miami from 1925 - 1930. Courtesy of Florida State Archives.

On August 17, 1931, the Florida National Bank & Trust, owned by Alfred I Dupont, opened its first branch in Miami at 118 East Flagler Street. The bank purchased the assets of City National Bank & Trust after that bank, headed by J.C. Penney, abruptly closed in December of 1930.

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OTD: August 18, 1920 - Nineteenth Amendment Passed

The headline in the Miami Daily Metropolis on August 18, 1920. Courtesy of the Miami News Archives.

On August 18, 1920, the nineteenth amendment to the US Constitution was ratified. This amendment gave women  the right  to vote.

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OTD: August 19, 1916 - Dr. Jackson Residence Moved to Barge

Dr. James Jackson’s house at the end of Flagler Street on a barge preparing to be moved. Courtesy of HistoryMiami Museum.

On August 19, 1916, Dr. James Jackson's house and office were moved from downtown to a barge located at the end of Flagler Street on Biscayne Bay, to prepare for a move to Ocean Beach. They were ultimately moved to the Brickell neighborhood in September of 1916.

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OTD: August 20, 1981 - Venetian Pool Added to National Register

Postcard of the Venetian Pool. Courtesy of Casey M. Piket.

On August 20, 1981, the Venetian Pool in Coral Gables was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

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OTD: August 21, 1972 - National Convention for the Republican Party Began in Miami Beach Convention Center

Richard Nixon accepting the Republican nomination at the convention. Courtesy of the Miami Herald.

On August 21, 1972, the national convention of the Republican Party took place at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The three day convention culminated with the nomination of Richard Nixon as their presidential candidate for reelection.

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OTD: August 24, 1992 - Hurricane Andrew Made Landfall

Headlines in the Miami Herald in anticipation and the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Courtesy of the Miami Herald.

On August 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew made landfall in South Florida at approximately 5:00am. Andrew was a category 5 storm, with winds in excess of 175 MPH.

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