Week in History: August 25 - 31
Week in History: August 25 - 31
Event that occurred during the week of August 25th through the 31st in South Florida's history.
OTD: August 26, 1926 - Accident During Construction of Ingraham Building
On August 26, 1926, a beam from the Ingraham Building, which was under construction, fell through the roof of the adjacent Tatum Building which nearly struck Miami Pioneer B.B. Tatum who was working in his office when the beam catapulted through the roof of his office. Despite this event and several other setbacks which delayed the construction of the Ingraham Building, including the great hurricane of 1926, the building officially opened on May 1, 1927.
Listen to the podcast episode on the Ingraham Building to hear more about this accident and near tragedy in 1926.
New Article: Burkhart Studio & Apartments in Brickell
Past Article: Bungalows on Brickell Avenue
Past Podcast Episode: Short History of Silver Bluff
Brickell Avenue Neighborhood Book
Get your signed copy of the Brickell Avenue Neighborhood Book by ordering online on the Miami History Blog website. The book shares a pictorial history of the Brickell neighborhood from 1870 through the 1980s. Read more about the contents of this book and purchase your copy by clicking on the ‘Buy Now’ button below. Scroll to the bottom of the page to purchase your signed copy online.