1958 photo of Couture Rent A Car at the corner of NW 36th St & East Drive in Miami Springs. Couture was owned and operated by brothers Robert & Earl Smalley. Earl went on to found the Miami Dolphins with Joe Robbie. After two Super Bowl wins Earl Smalley sold his interest in the Dolphins to Robbie. Robert Smalley sold Couture to Hertz & went on to become Hertz CEO. He later retired from Hertz & in 1972 founded American Land Cruisers in South Miami. It was renamed Cruise America to reflect the active aspect of the RV lifestyle. This is the name by which people know the company and it is now the largest RV rental company in the United States.
Visit the Miami Springs Historical Society and Museum The Miami Springs Historical Society is located at 501 East Drive in Miami Springs.
Miami Springs Historical Society Museum
Address:
501 East Drive
Miami Springs, FL 33166
Directions:
From the Palmetto, exit at NW 36th Street and head East on NW 36th Street. Continue East on NW 36th Street and make a left hand turn (North) on East Drive. Continue North until you reach 501 East Drive.
From I-95, take I-95 to State Road 112 Westbound. Exit State Road 112 at NW 36th Street. Continue west on NW 36th Street until you reach East Drive. Make a right hand turn at East Drive (North). Continue North on East Drive until you reach 501 East Drive.
From Hialeah, take Okeechobee Road until you reach East 4th Avenue. Turn south on East 4th Avenue and cross the bridge into Miami Springs. Take the center lane and continue south onto East Drive. You’ll see Stafford Park on your left hand side and then the entrance to the Museum Parking lot at 501 East Drive.
Map to the Miami Springs Historical Society
Miami Springs Historical Museum Hours
The Museum is open each Saturday (except Christmas & New Years) from 12 Noon to 4 pm.
Entrance is FREE!
Donations are welcome.
