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Originally built as a luxurious hotel to anchor the development of Country Club Estates and to entice prospective buyers, this remarkable architectural landmark was converted to a health spa by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, was used as a military recuperative facility during World War II and now supports our community as a home for the elderly.
This lovely little home was constructed in the Pueblo Revival style as seen in other early buildings in Country Club Estates, and is an excellent example of the housing being built at the time for workers and retirees.
Home to aviation pioneer and promoter, flying ace, prolific inventor, developer, "Father of Naval Aviation" and Distinguished Flying Cross recipient Glenn Hammond Curtiss, this beautiful home is significant for both the achievements of Curtiss and for its unique architecture.
G. Carl Adams, who first moved here to work with his famous brother, made his individual and significant mark on our community as a businessman, contractor and longtime mayor.
Home to the half-brother of Glenn Curtiss, this picturesque and rambling Pueblo Revival villa was the second largest in the community at the time of its construction.
Dr. Browne, who served the families of this area from the time of the Great Depression, devoted his life to his patients and made many contributions to the health and well-being of our community
Over the 40 years of his span of practice, Dr. Thompson was an FAA medical examiner and delivered more than half of the babies born in Miami Springs!
In 1944, Dan Ryan came to work full-time for the City of Miami Springs as City Clerk. Being City Clerk at that time meant that he was also Miami Springs’ Director of Finance, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Supervisor of Registration and Clerk of the Municipal Court! He was a highly respected municipal administrator and contributed much to our community.
Pioneer resident Colonel William McCarty, an architect by training, was also a decorated military hero, councilman and mayor.
In continuous use since 1925, this commercial building is the only surviving structure from the original “civic center” envisioned by Glenn Curtiss.