Preparing the Grounds for the City of Miami
In the Fall of 1895, John Sewell was in Palm Beach, Florida, working for Joseph A. McDonald who was the head of the construction arm of the Florida East Coast…
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Villa Augusta – Royal Palm Cottage
One of the earliest residential quarters in Miami was a cluster of cottages built by Henry Flagler in 1896 to house Florida East Coast Railway employees during the construction of…
Gesu Church in Miami – Part 1 of 2
The oldest institution in the greater Miami area centers on religion, specifically the Roman Catholic faith, which traces its beginnings here to a Spanish Jesuit mission on the Miami River…
Captain Vails Floating Hotel
Captain Edward E. Vail was more than just a Miami pioneer. His experiences on the sea and as an entrepreneur provided him with several lifetimes of fascinating stories. He was…
History of Miami City Cemetery – Part 1 of 2
As a native Miamian, my introduction to the historic Miami City Cemetery came “late” in life for me. It was the mid-1970s, and I had returned to Miami, temporarily, after…