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Chapman Field – International Airport in 1925?
The story of how Chapman Field in Cutler almost became South Florida's first commercial airport in 1925.
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Frazure House on Biscayne Blvd in 1917
The story of an iconic residence that operated as a rooming house on what later became the site of the Columbus Hotel in the 1920s.
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Week in History: August 17 - 24
Events that occurred during the week of August 17th through the 24th in South Florida's history.
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Florida National Bank Opens in 1931
The Florida National Bank & Trust, owned by Alfred I Dupont, opened at 118 East Flagler Street in downtown Miami on Monday, August 17, 1931, in the…
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VJ Day Celebration on Flagler Street
On the 80th anniversary of V-J Day, we look back on how the naval servicemen and Miami residents celebrated the news of the surrender of Japan marking…
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Week in History: August 9 - 16
Events that occurred during the week of August 9th through the 16th in South Florida's history.
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Miami Tribune Building in 1924
The story of the multiple incarnations of the Miami Tribune in Miami and Miami Beach from 1924 until 1937.
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Week in History: August 1 - 8
Events that occurred during the week of August 1st through the 8th in South Florida's history.
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Elvis Performs at Olympia Theater in 1956
The fast rising Elvis Presley performed seven shows at the Olympia Theater in downtown Miami on August 3rd and 4th in 1956. Here is the story of Elvis…
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