History Talks | Miami’s Boom Era Communities: Opa-locka

Name: History Talks | Miami’s Boom Era Communities: Opa-locka
Start: 2025-09-17T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-17T14:30:00-04:00
Location: 101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL, United States, Florida 33130

Schedule

Wed Sep 17 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL, United States, Florida 33130 | Miami, FL

Known for its iconic Moorish Revival architecture, the development of Opa-locka is said to have been inspired by The Arabian Nights. Reflect upon the history of this city as you explore one of the three Greater Miami communities conceptualized by aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss and cattleman James H. Bright.
Dr. George will be joined in conversation by community member and founder of the Opa-locka Preservation Association, Alex Van Mecl, who will discuss the work he has led in this community, including the Opa-locka Heritage Trail and the new Opa-locka History Museum.
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Journey through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder, this lecture series will explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores, Coral Gables, Opa-locka, and Hialeah. More information: https://historymiami.org/learn/history-talks/