Museum Members: $5, Non-Members: $15
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Reflect upon the rise of Biscayne Boulevard on a virtual tour with HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George. View some of the early buildings that made up Miami’s developing skyline, including the Miami News Tower and nearby hotels such as the Alcazar and Everglades Hotel. Explore the history of Bayfront Park, which by the 1930s was thought of as Miami’s “front porch,” and of the floating aquarium that was once docked nearby.
Zoom presentation will feature a lecture by Dr. George accompanied with a visual presentation of contemporary and archival images.
The recording of the program will be available for registered participants to view on-demand for up to one-week should you miss the live program.
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Featured Speaker:
Dr. Paul George, Resident Historian
For three decades, HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local, national, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking, coach, and boat tour experiences, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods, landmarks, and sites. As a Miami native, author, and former college professor, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique.
Accessibility
To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any disability accommodation, please contact Hana Squires, Accessibility Coordinator, at accessibility@historymiami.org or call (305) 375-1621 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
Live captioning is available for this program.