Could a place named “Bay View Estates” ever truly capture the charm of the Mediterranean? Right here in Miami Shores, that was the initial vision. See, before Miami Shores earned its nickname “The Shores,” it was a tapestry of plantations and groves, a testament to early pioneers who thrived off the land. By the 1920s, the allure of development took hold. The Shoreland Company, known for their work on the Venetian Islands, envisioned transforming this area into “America’s Mediterranean.” They dreamt big: grand homes, a bustling business district, even a causeway connecting to Miami Beach. The dream, like many in those roaring twenties, met an abrupt end with the devastating hurricane of 1926, forcing the Shoreland Company into bankruptcy. Yet, from the wreckage rose a new hope. Roy H. Hawkins, a visionary in his own right, spearheaded the New Miami Shores Corporation and picked up the pieces. He revived the plans, nurtured the community, and finally, on January 2nd, 1932, Miami Shores Village was officially born.
Glenn Hubert Library
What secrets lie hidden within the walls of a university library? Right here in North Miami, the Glenn Hubert Library