Week in History: May 09 - 16
Events that occurred during the week of May 9th through May 16th in South Florida's history.
OTD: May 14, 1979 - Art Deco District Placed on National Register
On May 14, 1979, the Art Deco District on Miami Beach was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Being listed on the National Register of Historic Places for a historic district means official recognition of its historical and architectural significance. The biggest advantage to this distinction is that it provides a public record of the district's importance and can open doors to preservation incentives and federal grants.
OTD: May 14, 1998 - Remembering Marjory Stoneman Douglas
On May 14, 1998, Marjory Stoneman Douglas died at the age of 108. Marjory was a journalist, writer, feminist and environmentalist that spent most of her adult life in Miami. She was a staunch defender of the everglades by opposing drainage in the interest of land development.
OTD: May 15, 1896 - The Miami Metropolis Published First Issue
The Miami Metropolis, forerunner of the Miami News, published it's first issue on May 15, 1896. It was the first newspaper in Miami and the first issue was published two months prior to the incorporation of the city.
OTD: May 16, 1918 - Downtown YMCA Dedicated
On May 16, 1918, the YMCA in downtown Miami was formally dedicated at 40 NE Third Avenue, aka Short Street.
Brickell Avenue Neighborhood Book
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