Week in History: September 9 - 16
Week in History: September 9 - 16
Events that occurred during the week of September 9th through the 16th in South Florida's history.
OTD: September 9, 1944 - Lieutenant C.O. Huttoe Suspended
On September 9, 1944, Lieutenant CO Huttoe, head of the city's moral’s squad, was suspended by the Miami Police Department on multiple charges of participating in politics.
OTD: September 14, 1898 - Remembering Julia Tuttle
Remembering Julia Tuttle on the anniversary of her passing on September 14, 1898. She was only 49 years of age at the time of her death. She is fondly remembered as the "Mother of Miami" for her contributions to the founding of the City of Miami.
Click on the button below to hear a Miami History podcast episode on the life and contributions of Julia Tuttle to the formation of the City of Miami.
OTD: September 14, 1933 - Roddy Burdine Gets Re-Married
On September 14, 1933, Roddy Burdine, the prince merchant of Burdines Department Store, got married to Lillian Jennette Chapman. Lillian was Roddy's second wife.
September Paid Subscriber Promotion
Anyone who becomes or is a paid subscriber during the month of September will be entered into a raffle to win two tickets to the Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans game on Monday Night Football (September 30, 2024). Click on the button below for more information.
OTD: September 15, 1850 - Coconut Grove Pioneer Kirk Munroe was Born
On September 15, 1850, Kirk Munroe, early Coconut Grove pioneer, writer and conservationist, was born in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Explorer, author and adventurer are three words to describe Munroe. He traveled the world and wrote stories based on his experiences. He arrived and settled in Coconut Grove ten years prior to Miami incorporating as a city. For more information about Munroe, click the ‘Read More’ button below.
OTD: September 15, 1961 - Legendary Dolphin’s Quarterback Dan Marino was Born
On September 15, 1961, Miami Dolphin quarterback legend, Dan Marino, was born in Pittsburgh, PA. Dolphin fans miss the days when Dan would "pick a guy and let it fly".
OTD: September 15, 1903 - Miami Evening Record Published First Newspaper
On September 15, 1903, Frank B. Stoneman, father to environmentalist and writer Marjory Stoneman Douglas, began publishing the Miami Evening Record. In 1910, the paper reorganized and became the Miami Herald.
OTD: September 16, 1928 - Deadly Hurricane Floods Lake Okeechobee
On September 16, 1928, a massive storm, known as the San Felipe Segundo hurricane, hit Florida near West Palm Beach and proceeded to dump tons of water into Lake Okeechobee. The loss of life was estimated over 2000 people. It was one of the deadliest hurricanes ever recorded in the North America basin. The storm killed an estimated 2,500 people, with most of the fatalities near Lake Okeechobee.