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A Very Short History of Florida City

Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum Posted on December 29, 2015 by JeffMarch 28, 2018

By Jeff Blakley At the turn of the 20th century, Florida City (originally known as Detroit) was marketed by its developer, the Miami Land & Development Company, as a planned agricultural community. While Homestead, to the north, had its roots … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida City, Real Estate Speculation | Tagged Detroit, Florida City, Longview, Sottile, Stiling, Tatum | 1 Reply

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