Photo taken May 30, 1924 of the almost completed ninety foot steel bridge spanning the Miami canal at Hialeah. The bridge was painted a steel gray and special attention was given to the approaches where ornamental features could be added later. The bridge took the place of the three pontoon bridge which had been used by cars, trucks and pedestrians. It connected the business center of Hialeah with the main road on the south side in Country Club Estates leading to the municipal golf course (Miami Springs golf course)and to the shooting park, log cabin and the wells of the Miami and Miami Beach water supply. The new bridge was going to be especially a convenience to truckers, dairymen and poultry farmers south of the canal who under the pontoon system had been required to travel the south canal road to Musa Isle to reach their home at night. After being inspected the County commissioners declared it ready to open June 12th. The historic bridge is still in use today.
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.
