On September 10, 1925, 100 years ago this week, 243 residents met at the Miami Studios located on W 10th St and 2nd Ave and voted to incorporate the town. Only one dissenting vote was cast.
Hialeah real estate man J. P. Grethen was chosen mayor by a unanimous oral vote when his name was the only one placed in nomination. Dade County deputy sheriff Paul Latham was nominated and elected city marshal.
The former home of Glenn Curtiss on Okeechobee Rd in the Deer Park section was the town’s temporary city hall until the permanent building could be constructed on Palm Ave.
This was actually Hialeah’s 2nd incorporation, the 1st being on July 6 but later overturned by the Florida Supreme Court.
The photos taken in the 1920’s show the Miami Studios building and mayor J. P. Grethen.
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.
