The Cuban Historical Political Prison or “Casa del Preso” continues to be a haven for men and women who have stood against the Castro regime till this day. “Casa del...
Category - Miami History
Sadly, the historic Shenandoah Presbyterian Church is being demolished. The congregation that worshiped within its walls and under its soaring roof occupied a prominent...
In September and October, Miami holds its annual celebrations of “Hispanic Heritage.” The tradition recognizes that most Latin American nations celebrate their...
The Shenandoah Presbyterian Church is an icon that is also going to serve as the perfect example of what cannot continue to happen in our community. We need to stand...
Upon its reopening under the auspices of Wometco, its new owner, in 1931, Nelson Tower, the appropriately named theater manager, explained this neighborhood cinema’s...
Little Havana is on the map for Super Bowl LIII and we are excited as can be for the festivities. I had an interesting experience one morning two weeks ago. While...
That Calle Ocho is enjoying an unparalleled renaissance—with much more to come—is a given. And its most enduring element, the magnificent Tower Theater, whose origins...
Cultural ambassador and Miami tour guide Anneliese Morales continues to share her passion with both locals and tourists daily by connecting people to the neighborhood...
Now we come to Shenandoah as we close out this historic overview, in four installments, of Little Havana. “Shenandoah” is the name applied to the old Miami neighborhood...
Two Early East Little Havana Neighborhoods South of Today’s Calle Ocho In previous installments of this column, we learned that part of today’s Little Havana lying north...