Week in History: June 25 - 30
Events that occurred during the week of June 25 through June 30 in South Florida's history.
OTD: June 25, 1918 - Miami City Hospital Opens
On June 25, 1918, Miami reached a major milestone with the opening of Miami City Hospital, the city’s first municipal hospital. The new facility was the result of years of determination by civic leaders and residents who recognized the need for a public healthcare institution to serve the growing community.
The hospital’s original building earned the nickname “The Alamo” because its Spanish Mission-style façade resembled the famed Alamo Mission in San Antonio, Texas. In 1924, following the death of Miami’s pioneering physician, Dr. James M. Jackson, the hospital was renamed Jackson Memorial Hospital in his honor.
OTD: June 25, 1924 - Property for Nolan Mansion Acquired
On June 25, 1924, George Nolan, president of Miami National Bank in downtown Miami, purchased property from E.J. Witham for $5000 and built his colonial-style mansion at 1548 Brickell Avenue. This residence still stands today and has been used as a law office, an art studio, shared office space, and a real estate sales showroom since its historic designation in 1997.
OTD: June 27, 1896 - Miami City of Miami Applies for Charter
On June 27, 1896, the Ocala Evening Star publishes an article entitled "Magic City of Miami Applies for Charter", using both the city's not yet official name of 'Miami' along with its nickname to announce the intention of a small outpost along Biscayne Bay to incorporate as a city. Click on the button below to read more about how Miami got its nickname - 'The Magic City’.
OTD: June 27, 1899 - Pan American Airlines Founder Juan Trippe was Born
On June 27, 1899, Juan Trippe, who was the founder of Pan American Airlines, was born in Sea Bright, New Jersey.
OTD: June 27, 1928 - Miami Beach Council Pledges to Oust Al Capone
On June 27, 1928, the headline in the Miami News read "Miami Beach Council Pledges Aid in Ousting Capone" stating clearly that the municipality was making it known that Al Capone was not welcome to live on Palm Island or anywhere else in the city of Miami Beach. Click on the button below to read more about Capone’s time in South Florida.
OTD: June 30, 1930 - Trustee for Al Capone Acquires Island in Deerfield Beach
On June 30, 1930, Vincent Giblin, acting as trustee for Al Capone, purchased what would later be referred to as "Capone Island" in Deerfield Beach. It is now known as Deerfield Island Park.
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 button below. Scroll to the bottom of the page to purchase your signed copy online.
I wish Jackson Health Systems would have more public access to tour the Alamo and restore Halissee Hall so people could see it, too. I've had the chance to conduct tours in both.