National Register Listings in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Ace Theatre
Adams, Carl G., House
Allen, Hervey, Study
Anderson, William, General Merchandise Store
Atlantic Gas Station
Bacardi Complex
Baird House
Barracks and Mess Building-US Coast Guard Air Station at Dinner Key
Barry University Historic District
Bay Shore Historic District
Beth Jacob Social Hall and Congregation
Boca Chita Key Historic District
Bow, Lily Lawrence, Library
Brickell Mausoleum
Bryan, William Jennings, House
Building at 10108 Northeast 1st Avenue
Building at 107 Northeast 96th Street
Building at 121 Northeast 100th Street
Building at 1291 Northeast 102nd Street
Building at 145 Northeast 95th Street
Building at 253 Northeast 99th Street
Building at 257 Northeast 91st Street
Building at 262 Northeast 96th Street
Building at 273 Northeast 98th Street
Building at 276 Northeast 98th Street
Building at 284 Northeast 96th Street
Building at 287 Northeast 96th Street
Building at 310 Northeast 99th Street
Building at 353 Northest 91st Street
Building at 357 Northeast 92nd Street
Building at 361 Northeast 97th Street
Building at 384 Northeast 94th Street
Building at 389 Northeast 99th Street
Building at 431 Northeast 94th Street
Building at 477 Northeast 92nd Street
Building at 540 Northeast 96th Street
Building at 553 Northeast 101st Street
Building at 561 Northeast 101st Street
Building at 577 Northeast 96th Street
Cadillac Hotel
Cape Florida Lighthouse
Central Baptist Church
City National Bank Building
City of Miami Cemetery
Cla-Reina Hotel
Clune Building
Coco Plum Woman's Club
Coconut Grove Library
Coconut Grove Playhouse
Collins Waterfront Architectural District
Congress Building
Coral Castle
Coral Gables City Hall
Coral Gables Congregational Church
Coral Gables Elementary School
Coral Gables House
Coral Gables Police and Fire Station
Coral Gables Woman's Club
Cravero House
Crouse House
Curtiss, Glenn, House
Curtiss, Lua, House I
Curtiss, Lua, House II
Dade County Courthouse
Deering, Charles, Estate
Dorsey, D. A., House
Douglas Entrance
Douglas, Marjory Stoneman, House
Downtown Miami Historic District
DuPont, Alfred I., Building
El Jardin
Entrance to Central Miami
Etheredge House
Faust, Thomas, House
Fire Station No. 2
Fire Station No. 4
First Coconut Grove School
Florida East Coast Railway Locomotive #153
Florida Pioneer Museum
Fontainebleau Hotel
Fowey Rocks Light
Freedom Tower
Fuchs Bakery
Fulford by the Sea Entrance
Gesu Church
Giller Building
Grand Concourse Apartments
Greater Bethel AME Church
Griffiths House
Hahn Building
Haislip House
HALF MOON (shipwreck)
Halissee Hall
Helm Stores and Apartments
Helms House
Hialeah Park Race Track
Hialeah Seaboard Air Line Railway Station
Higgins Duplex
Homestead Historic Downtown District
Homestead Public School-Neva King Cooper School
Homestead Town Hall
Huntington Building
Hurt, Harry, Building
Ingraham Building
J & S Building
Jackson, Dr. James M., Office
Jones Family Historic District
Kentucky Home
King Trunk Factory and Showroom
Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery
Lincoln Road Mall
Lindeman-Johnson House
Long House
Lummus Park Historic District
Lyric Theater
MacFarlane Homestead Historic District
Martina Apartments
McMinn-Horne House
Meyer-Kiser Building
Miami Beach Architectural District
Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse
Miami Circle at Brickell Point Site, The
Miami City Hospital, Building No. 1
Miami Edison Senior High School
Miami Marine Stadium
Miami Senior High School
Miami Women's Club
Miami-Biltmore Hotel
Millard-McCarty House
Monticello Hotel
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Munroe, Ralph M., House
Naval Air Station Richmond Headquarters Building
Nike Missile Site HM-69
Normandy Isles Historic District
North Shore Historic District
Ocean Spray Hotel
Old Spanish Monastery
Old US Post Office and Courthouse
Olympia Theater and Office Building
Opa-locka Bank
Opa-Locka Company Administration Building
Opa-Locka Railroad Station
Osceola Apartment Hotel
Palm Cottage
Pan American Seaplane Base and Terminal Building
Parrot Jungle Historic District
Plymouth Congregational Church
Ransom School "Pagoda"
Richmond Heights Pioneer Historic District
Root Building
S & S Sandwich Shop
Sears, Roebuck and Company Department Store
Security Building
Seminole Cafe and Hotel
Shoreland Arcade
Silver Palm Schoolhouse
South River Drive Historic District
Southside School
St. John's Baptist Church
Sunshine State Arch
Taber Duplex
Thomas, Arden "Doc", House
Tinsman House
Tooker House
Trapp Homestead
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
US Coast Guard Air Station Hangar at Dinner Key
US Post Office and Courthouse
Vagabond Motel
Venetian Causeway
Venetian Pool
Virginia Key Beach Park
Vizcaya
Vizcaya (Boundary Increase)
Walgreen Drug Store
Warner, J. W., House
Wheeler House
Women's Club of Coconut Grove
About Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County Timeline
Miami-Dade County, located in southeastern Florida, has a rich and diverse history that spans thousands of years. The area was initially inhabited by Indigenous tribes, such as the Tequesta and the Seminole, who were skilled in farming and fishing along the coast. After European contact in the 16th century, Spanish explorers and settlers established a presence in the region, with Miami named after the Mayaimi Native American tribe.
In the late 19th century, Miami began its transformation from a small settlement to a city. The construction of the Florida East Coast Railway in 1896 connected Miami to the rest of the state, stimulating growth and attracting settlers. The region also benefitted from the Florida land boom of the 1920s, which brought an influx of investors and development to Miami-Dade County. However, the crash of the stock market in 1929 led to an economic depression that severely impacted the region.
Throughout the mid-20th century, Miami-Dade County experienced significant population growth and cultural shifts. In the 1950s and 1960s, many Cuban exiles fled to Miami following the Cuban Revolution, establishing a strong Cuban-American presence and shaping the city's culture and economy. The 1980s brought an influx of immigrants from Central and South America, further diversifying the population and contributing to Miami's status as a global hub.
In recent years, Miami-Dade County has faced challenges such as urban sprawl and issues related to climate change and sea-level rise. The county continues to be a major economic and cultural center, known for its vibrant arts scene, beautiful beaches, and diverse communities. It remains a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world to experience its unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.
In the late 19th century, Miami began its transformation from a small settlement to a city. The construction of the Florida East Coast Railway in 1896 connected Miami to the rest of the state, stimulating growth and attracting settlers. The region also benefitted from the Florida land boom of the 1920s, which brought an influx of investors and development to Miami-Dade County. However, the crash of the stock market in 1929 led to an economic depression that severely impacted the region.
Throughout the mid-20th century, Miami-Dade County experienced significant population growth and cultural shifts. In the 1950s and 1960s, many Cuban exiles fled to Miami following the Cuban Revolution, establishing a strong Cuban-American presence and shaping the city's culture and economy. The 1980s brought an influx of immigrants from Central and South America, further diversifying the population and contributing to Miami's status as a global hub.
In recent years, Miami-Dade County has faced challenges such as urban sprawl and issues related to climate change and sea-level rise. The county continues to be a major economic and cultural center, known for its vibrant arts scene, beautiful beaches, and diverse communities. It remains a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world to experience its unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Miami-Dade County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- 1825 - The Territory of Florida establishes Dade County
- 1896 - Dade County is renamed as Miami-Dade County
- 1920s - Miami undergoes a real estate boom, attracting many investors and tourists
- 1926 - The Great Miami Hurricane devastates the area, causing significant damage and loss of life
- 1930s - The construction of the Tamiami Trail connects Miami to the west coast of Florida
- 1959 - Fidel Castro's revolution in Cuba leads to a large influx of Cuban refugees in Miami
- 1963 - Miami-Dade County's population reaches 1 million
- 1980s - Miami experiences a surge in drug-related violence and a wave of immigration from Central and South America
- 1992 - Hurricane Andrew hits Miami-Dade County, causing widespread destruction
- 2001 - Miami-Dade County's population exceeds 2 million
- 2012 - Miami-Dade County celebrates its 100th anniversary