History Talks: Miami's Boom Era Communities - Coral Gables

 

Journey through time during ourHistory Talksprogram series!History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder, this lecture series will explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores, Coral Gables, Opa-locka, and Hialeah.

A History of Coral Gables with Dr. George In Conversation with Dorothy M. Wallace

Celebrate Coral Gables’ centennial anniversary as you reflect upon the history of The City Beautiful. Learn about the community that George Merrick designed and the legacy of the early Black laborers who built it. View archival images of some of Coral Gables’ most notable landmarks, including the Venetian Pool, Biltmore Hotel, and DeSoto Fountain.

Dr. George will be joined in conversation by community member Dorothy Martin Wallace. Mrs. Wallace will share stories of her life living in the McFarlane Homestead Subdivision in the 1950s and as one of the first African American women to integrate the graduate school at the University of Miami.

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Wednesday September 10
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History Talks: Miami's Boom Era Communities - Coral Gables
Wednesday September 10

1:00 PM
2:30 PM
$30.00/person