Once referred to as the red-light district, the northern suburb of Miami incorporated as the City of North Miami in 1912. It was a short lived municipality that was annexed into Miami in June 1913.
Regarding : "uncovering my family’s connection to the places and events that helped shape the young City of Miami. Jesse J. Combs Sr., my great-great-grandfather, emerged in my research as a figure whose story"
Yes! To me, this kind of personal connection really enhances my (and I'm sure others) interest in your historic documentation. I hope other readers will comment and share any family connections to these fascinating stories also. Personal touches give the history a kind of soul.
Terrific research. I've read a few histories of Miami but can't recall ever reading one that describes the evolution of the neighborhoods you discussed here in such detail. Thank you!
Regarding : "uncovering my family’s connection to the places and events that helped shape the young City of Miami. Jesse J. Combs Sr., my great-great-grandfather, emerged in my research as a figure whose story"
Yes! To me, this kind of personal connection really enhances my (and I'm sure others) interest in your historic documentation. I hope other readers will comment and share any family connections to these fascinating stories also. Personal touches give the history a kind of soul.
Terrific research. I've read a few histories of Miami but can't recall ever reading one that describes the evolution of the neighborhoods you discussed here in such detail. Thank you!
Very interesting and informative! I have lived in Miami for a long time and have never known all of this.
Thank you
Fantastic post. Thank you!
Thank you!