In 1948 Dr. & Mrs. Carl P Arant built this grand home & lived there with their 3 children, Carl JR, Muriel Kay, & Jessica Susan. In 1953 the Catholic Diocese acquired it along with its 10 acres of land & founded the Blessed Trinity Catholic Church & School. The following is a description of the home from an August 1, 1948 Miami News article.
“Arant Centers Home On Ten Acre Tract”
“One of the showplaces of the Miami Springs area is the new colonial type dwelling of Dr. and Mrs. Carl P. Arant. The 12-room residence is centered on a 10-acre tract at 4020 N. Red rd. and sets back 650 feet, with approximately five acres between the street and house. The left wing of the first floor contains a spacious hall, large living room, library and circular stairway leading to the second floor. A guest bedroom and bath, dining room, circular breakfast room, kitchen, loggia with adjoining laundry room, servants’ quarters and two-car garage are included, in the right wing. On the second floor the left wing contains, a master bedroom, dressing room, bath and study. The right wing has two bedrooms with adjoining baths and , a utility room. The attic contains a children’s playroom and storage space.”
Dr. Arant passed away in 1996, his wife Muriel in 1994 & their son Carl Jr. in 1991.
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.
