Miami Springs

“A city founded by the ‘Father of Naval Aviation’? Intriguing, isn’t it?” you might be thinking. You’re standing right in Miami Springs, a city intrinsically tied to the world of flight. Founded by none other than Glenn Hammond Curtiss, along with James Bright, Miami Springs came alive during the roaring 1920s land boom. This wasn’t just any development though; it was one of Florida’s first planned communities. Picture a place designed around a theme, much like Coral Gables or Opa-locka. Miami Springs, however, set its sights on the Pueblo Revival style, echoing the architectural spirit of the American Southwest. In the heart of Miami Springs, you’d find the original Hotel Country Club, its design a tribute to a pueblo village. And the city’s name? That comes from a spring that once quenched Miami’s thirst with fresh water until the mid-1990s. Today, Miami Springs holds onto its charm. It exists as a peaceful haven from the bustling energy of Miami-Dade County, a legacy perhaps of its early days as a planned community. Although the natural springs may no longer flow as they once did, the city’s history remains interwoven with the very air you breathe, a reminder of its airborne origins.