The Hotel Redland

Historical marker location:

5 S Flagler Ave, Homestead, Florida

( Marker is at the intersection of South Flagler Avenue and East Mowry Drive, on the right when traveling north on South Flagler Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1997

The Everglades, one of Florida's most iconic natural landmarks, was not always a protected area. In fact, it was once considered a worthless swamp and was drained and developed for agricultural purposes in the early 20th century.