Summary: Proclamation Announced
"By official proclamation as mayor of
Miami, E.C. Romfh has declared a
special Arbor day on November 11th
to be celebrated in conjunction with
Armistice anniversary ceremonies.
Flowers and shrubs will be planted
in Royal Palm Park [Bay Front Park]
by representative of various clubs
and of many Northern cities at that
time."
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"By official proclamation as mayor of
Miami, E.C. Romfh has declared a
special Arbor day on November 11th
to be celebrated in conjunction with
Armistice anniversary ceremonies.
Flowers and shrubs will be planted
in Royal Palm Park [Bay Front Park]
by representative of various clubs
and of many Northern cities at that
time."
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Summary: Miami Show Street to
Be Memorial to Veterans of All
Wars
"Biscayne blvd to be dedicated
Armistice day, Nov. 11, as a
memorial to veterans of all wars in
which the United States has taken
part..."
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Be Memorial to Veterans of All
Wars
"Biscayne blvd to be dedicated
Armistice day, Nov. 11, as a
memorial to veterans of all wars in
which the United States has taken
part..."
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Summary: Miami Prepares (the day
before celebration)
"Miami Show Street to Be Memorial
to Veterans of All Wars. Biscayne
blvd to be dedicated Armistice day,
Nov. 11, as a memorial to veterans
of all wars in which the United States
has taken part..."
"Banks throughout city will be
closed..only one delivery of
mail...larger downtown stores
closed...business offices closed.
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Article continued
before celebration)
"Miami Show Street to Be Memorial
to Veterans of All Wars. Biscayne
blvd to be dedicated Armistice day,
Nov. 11, as a memorial to veterans
of all wars in which the United States
has taken part..."
"Banks throughout city will be
closed..only one delivery of
mail...larger downtown stores
closed...business offices closed.
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Article continued
Miami Herald
November 4, 1926
Arbor Day For Miami Is Set By Mayor
November 4, 1926
Arbor Day For Miami Is Set By Mayor
Miami Daily News and Metropolis
November 9, 1926
Biscayne Blvd. Dedication Set
November 9, 1926
Biscayne Blvd. Dedication Set
Miami Daily News and Metropolis
November 10, 1926
Miami Prepares - Day Before
November 10, 1926
Miami Prepares - Day Before
Miami Herald
November 5, 1926
Proclamation of Miami Arbor Day
November 5, 1926
Proclamation of Miami Arbor Day
Summary: Mayor's Proclamation
"Whereas local citizens, led by the
patriotic organizations, will
participate in appropriate exercises
to commemorate the principles of
our great war, and to honor the
memory of those valiant Americans
who fell in all wars, and
"Whereas it is fitting and proper that
Miami in the midst of her
reconditioning program, pause in
memory of those who have suffered
and lost their lives in our recent
disaster.
"I E.C. Romfh, Mayor of the City of
Miami, do hereby proclaim Thursday,
November 11, 1926 as Miami Arbor
Day.
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"Whereas local citizens, led by the
patriotic organizations, will
participate in appropriate exercises
to commemorate the principles of
our great war, and to honor the
memory of those valiant Americans
who fell in all wars, and
"Whereas it is fitting and proper that
Miami in the midst of her
reconditioning program, pause in
memory of those who have suffered
and lost their lives in our recent
disaster.
"I E.C. Romfh, Mayor of the City of
Miami, do hereby proclaim Thursday,
November 11, 1926 as Miami Arbor
Day.
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Miami Herald
November 12, 1926 - Cover Page
Full Coverage of Nov. 11 Ceremonies
November 12, 1926 - Cover Page
Full Coverage of Nov. 11 Ceremonies
Summary: "Miamians Dedicate Boulevard in Honor of City's Veterans...
Armistice Day Ceremonies and Tree Planting Events Are Linked"
Armistice Day Ceremonies and Tree Planting Events Are Linked"
Coverage of Miami's combined Armistice Day and Arbor Day Ceremonies, November 11, 1926
Sub-headline: "Eight Years Of Peace Are Reviewed As Nation Joins Miami
Armistice Day Observance and Boulevard Dedication"
Armistice Day Observance and Boulevard Dedication"
Page 4 Continuance (Full Coverage of Nov. 11 Ceremonies)
"At Sixth street and Biscayne boulevard a brief pause was made while Mr. Warton dedicated an Achrocomi [royal] palm
tree, which had been raised in straight standing dignity on the avenue as a connecting link of the tall sentinels chosen to
grace and guard Miami’s premier thoroughfare."
"Eight years of peace are reviewed as nation joins Miami Armistice Day Observance and Boulevard Dedication"
tree, which had been raised in straight standing dignity on the avenue as a connecting link of the tall sentinels chosen to
grace and guard Miami’s premier thoroughfare."
"Eight years of peace are reviewed as nation joins Miami Armistice Day Observance and Boulevard Dedication"
| - Miami Herald, November 12, 1926 |
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Preparations - Miami's combined Armistice Day and Arboar Day Ceremonies, November 11, 1926
Miami Herald
October 6, 1956 - Clipping
30th "Pearl" Anniversary Planned
October 6, 1956 - Clipping
30th "Pearl" Anniversary Planned
Summary: "30th anniversary celebration of
Biscayne Boulevard tied with the first Miami
Automobile Show in fire years will take place in
Mid-December."
Biscayne Boulevard tied with the first Miami
Automobile Show in fire years will take place in
Mid-December."
30th "Pearl" Anniversary Celebration and Miami Car Show, 1956
Sub-headline: "TV Star Dave Garroway
(host of 1950s NCB Today Show)
received his official invitation to
participate in Saturday's parade. The
invitation was delivered by Bonnie
Landrum clad in a pearl covered gown
and pearl spangled hat valued at
$150,000."
(host of 1950s NCB Today Show)
received his official invitation to
participate in Saturday's parade. The
invitation was delivered by Bonnie
Landrum clad in a pearl covered gown
and pearl spangled hat valued at
$150,000."
Miami Herald
December 13, 1956 - Clipping
Pioneers of Biscayne Boulevard to be Honored
December 13, 1956 - Clipping
Pioneers of Biscayne Boulevard to be Honored
Miami Herald
December 14, 1956 - Clipping
Boulevard Builders Honored/Miss Biscayne Boulevard
December 14, 1956 - Clipping
Boulevard Builders Honored/Miss Biscayne Boulevard
Sub-headline: "Mayor Randall N. Christmas presented
scrolls to the pioneers. Pictured with Bonnie Landrum,
Miss Biscayne Boulevard, left to right, are R.V. Waters, first
president of the Biscayne Boulevard Association; B.M.
Duncan, city engineer during the boulevard's construction;
T.B. McGahey, head of the construction company which
participated in the building; Roy Hawkins, associated with
the Phipps interests, major donors of boulevard land;
James E. Cotton, public works director during the
construction; M.R. Harrison Sr., one of the original
contractors, and Paul R. Scott, attorney who handled the
title clearances."
scrolls to the pioneers. Pictured with Bonnie Landrum,
Miss Biscayne Boulevard, left to right, are R.V. Waters, first
president of the Biscayne Boulevard Association; B.M.
Duncan, city engineer during the boulevard's construction;
T.B. McGahey, head of the construction company which
participated in the building; Roy Hawkins, associated with
the Phipps interests, major donors of boulevard land;
James E. Cotton, public works director during the
construction; M.R. Harrison Sr., one of the original
contractors, and Paul R. Scott, attorney who handled the
title clearances."
Summary: "There will be a nostolgic touch in the
Biscayne Boulevard birthday celebration today and
tomorrow with recreations of such personalities as
Tex Rickard, Jack Dempsey, Bernarr MacFadden,
and even Al Capone."
Biscayne Boulevard birthday celebration today and
tomorrow with recreations of such personalities as
Tex Rickard, Jack Dempsey, Bernarr MacFadden,
and even Al Capone."
Miami Herald
December 13, 1956 - Clipping
Pioneers of Biscayne Boulevard to be Honored
December 13, 1956 - Clipping
Pioneers of Biscayne Boulevard to be Honored
Miami Herald
December 16, 1956 - Sunday Clipping full size
Boulevard Chalks-up 'Big 30th'
December 16, 1956 - Sunday Clipping full size
Boulevard Chalks-up 'Big 30th'
Summary: "There was a birthday Saturday and the
guest of honor was a street. Biscayne Boulevard,
one of the world's best known thoroughfares was
30 years old.
It isn't very ancient as streets go. Compared to
Broadway, Picadilly or Havanah's Prado, it is just
an infant. But if anybody anwhere mentions
Biscayne Boulevard, everybody knows it's in Miami.
For the party, Miami's main stop went back to its
youth. The feature of the colorful birthday parade
was a fleet of vintage automobiles that were young
and proud when the street was born."
guest of honor was a street. Biscayne Boulevard,
one of the world's best known thoroughfares was
30 years old.
It isn't very ancient as streets go. Compared to
Broadway, Picadilly or Havanah's Prado, it is just
an infant. But if anybody anwhere mentions
Biscayne Boulevard, everybody knows it's in Miami.
For the party, Miami's main stop went back to its
youth. The feature of the colorful birthday parade
was a fleet of vintage automobiles that were young
and proud when the street was born."
Miami Herald or Miami Daily News
1956 - Clipping
30th "Pearl" Anniversary Planned
1956 - Clipping
30th "Pearl" Anniversary Planned
Summary: "The 30th birthday of one of the
world's most famous streets--Miami's own
Biscayne Boulevard will be marked during the
week of December 14-21 wtih several public
celebrations..."
world's most famous streets--Miami's own
Biscayne Boulevard will be marked during the
week of December 14-21 wtih several public
celebrations..."
Miami Herald
Circa 1970 - Clipping
Proposed 12-lane stretch of traffic lanes
Circa 1970 - Clipping
Proposed 12-lane stretch of traffic lanes
Summary: Funds will be available next year to
add $500,000 worth of beauty and braun to
Biscayne Boulevard according to city manager"
add $500,000 worth of beauty and braun to
Biscayne Boulevard according to city manager"
Other proposed re-inventions of Biscayne Boulevard
Summary: "George Kunde, Miami traffic
engineer, says there is no other practical way
to relieve the northeast traffic strangulation.
"For years we tried to get an overpass at the
Boulevard and 79th Street," said Kunde.
Biscayne Boulevard property owners will take
their fight to keep Miami's famous thoroughfare
a two-way "gateway to Miami" before the city's
Planning Board tonight. "We want to keep
Biscayne Boulevard teh gateway to Miami. We
don't want them to turn it into a 'highball' street
for homeward bound motorists."
An over-all traffic plan backed by city and state
highway engineers for relieving traffic tie-ups in
the northeast section...includes making
Biscayne Boulevard one-way north between
54th Street and 88th Street. As a parallel
southbound thoroughfare, NE 4th Court would
be widened and made one-way south to 54th
Street where it would tie in with Federal
Highway.
engineer, says there is no other practical way
to relieve the northeast traffic strangulation.
"For years we tried to get an overpass at the
Boulevard and 79th Street," said Kunde.
Biscayne Boulevard property owners will take
their fight to keep Miami's famous thoroughfare
a two-way "gateway to Miami" before the city's
Planning Board tonight. "We want to keep
Biscayne Boulevard teh gateway to Miami. We
don't want them to turn it into a 'highball' street
for homeward bound motorists."
An over-all traffic plan backed by city and state
highway engineers for relieving traffic tie-ups in
the northeast section...includes making
Biscayne Boulevard one-way north between
54th Street and 88th Street. As a parallel
southbound thoroughfare, NE 4th Court would
be widened and made one-way south to 54th
Street where it would tie in with Federal
Highway.
Miami Daily News
June 30, 1958
Proposed one-way boulevard (Upper Eastside)
June 30, 1958
Proposed one-way boulevard (Upper Eastside)
Miami Herald
1981 - Clipping
Proposed re-routing through Bayfront Park
1981 - Clipping
Proposed re-routing through Bayfront Park
Summary: "A group of south Florida architects
wants to move Biscayne Boulevard eastward to
remove it as a barrier between miami and its bay
front parks...
"In words that seemed to attack much that has
marked growth in Miami during its 85 years as a
city, architect Jorge Arango told an influential
group of business men this week, "Great cities
are known by their open spaces. When you think
of Paris, you think of its plazas, its boulevards."
"His words struck against the history of urban
Mami, where development has emphasized
filling space -- where high-rises have walled off
the Atlantic Ocean on Miami Beach and the bay in
Miami, where Dupont Plaza in downtown Miami is
beginning to fill iwht massive office and grage
strucutres, where the expanse of Watson Island
may be carved into an amusement park and
where city officials are considering allowing
condo towers to rise south of Bicentennial Park.
wants to move Biscayne Boulevard eastward to
remove it as a barrier between miami and its bay
front parks...
"In words that seemed to attack much that has
marked growth in Miami during its 85 years as a
city, architect Jorge Arango told an influential
group of business men this week, "Great cities
are known by their open spaces. When you think
of Paris, you think of its plazas, its boulevards."
"His words struck against the history of urban
Mami, where development has emphasized
filling space -- where high-rises have walled off
the Atlantic Ocean on Miami Beach and the bay in
Miami, where Dupont Plaza in downtown Miami is
beginning to fill iwht massive office and grage
strucutres, where the expanse of Watson Island
may be carved into an amusement park and
where city officials are considering allowing
condo towers to rise south of Bicentennial Park.
