Homestead, Florida: From Railroad Boom to Sonic Boom - Hardcover

Bramson, Seth H; Jensen, Bob

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 154022225X ISBN 13: 9781540222251

Publisher: History Press Library Editions, 2013

Synopsis

Originally settled prior to the coming of the Florida East Coast Railway in 1904, Homestead became only the second incorporated municipality in Dade County in 1913. A land of rich soil steeped in agricultural heritage, the area soon grew into a marvelously diverse city of more than sixty thousand residents. The foundation laid by the railroad gave way to the aviation industry when the city became home to Homestead Air Force Base, now Homestead Air Reserve Base. The city has also dealt with adversity, rebuilding itself from the devastation of Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Homestead is now the gateway to two national parks and is home to Homestead-Miami Speedway, a unique winery and a thriving business community. Join authors Seth H. Bramson and Bob Jensen as they detail the rich history of this South Florida gem.

Edition details

• Publisher: History Press Library Editions
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 154022225X
• ISBN 13: 9781540222251
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 162