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.
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, 1916 - Dr. Jackson’s Residence and Office Diverted to Brickell
On September 16, 1916, Dr. James Jackson's home and office / surgery center were diverted and moved by barge from downtown Miami to South Bayshore Drive and 12th Terrace, in the Brickell neighborhood. The buildings were originally destined for Ocean Beach, or the future Miami Beach, before the change in destination moved them to the Brickell neighborhood.
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.
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 ‘Learn More’ button below. Scroll to the bottom of the page to purchase your signed copy online.
The C. O. Huttoe story sparked some childhood memories of my City of Miami Policeman father talking about the Lieutenant who would later become Captain Huttoe after a remarkably "in the news" career. This was a case of bad news overcoming good news because despite the controversy around this gentleman, he had a pretty impressive career overall.