Travel, Tourism and Urban Growth in Miami

Advertising and Promotion Bibliography
	Beautiful Miami, Florida Brooklyn, NY: Albertype Co., 1920. 1 leaf, [18] leaves of photographic plates of early Miami
	Miami, Florida, "The Magic City." Miami, FL: s.n., 1920. Chiefly color illustrations, this is a pictorial work of Miami up to 1920.
	Miami: Virtual Reality Quicktime Movies Tampa: University of South Florida, School of Education, Florida Center for Instructional Technology, 2004. Color movies of the Miami skyline, Vizcaya, the South Beach Art Deco district, and panoramic scenes from the 1920s, 1930s and 1950. Most of the color movies are a full circle (360 degrees). The black and white VRs are approximately 180 degree views. Part of the 'Exploring Florida: A Social Studies Resource for Students and Teachers' site.
	The Avocado and the Development of Avocado Park Groves, "Where Dollars Grow Fast." Miami, FL: Square Deal Land and Development Co., 1924. Promotional material, with information on the area, attempting to lure buyers into purchasing shares for the Avocado Park Groves. Avocado Park Groves was located west of Coral Gables in between Tamiami Trail and Bird Road.
	The Biltmore Revisited: A Photo-Documentary Exhibition of the Miami Biltmore Hotel & Country Club, Coral Gables, Florida Coral Gables, FL: Metropolitan Museum and Art Center, 1981.
	Adams, Adam G. "Some Pre-Boom Developers of Dade County" Tequesta 17(1957): 31-46.
	Ashley, Kathryne B. George E. Merrick and Coral Gables, Florida Coral Gables, FL: Crystal Bay Press, 1985. This book provides a biography of George E. Merrick. It focuses on his various contributions to the development of Coral Gables, Florida.
	Ayers, R. Wayne Florida's Grand Hotels of the Gilded Age Images of America. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2005. The book examines Florida's most significant hotels of the late 1800's. While it deals with Gilded Age hotels from across Florida, one chapter focuses on Henry Flagler's Royal Palm Hotel in South Florida. A look at some of the events, entertainment, and other social activities that were a part of one's stay at the hotel is provided.
	Bachin, Robin F. "From the City to the Seaside: Luxury Hotels in New York, Atlantic City, and Miami Beach" In , Edited by Lamonaca, M. and J. Mogul, 38-65. New York, NY: Princeton Architectural Press, 2005.
	Ballinger, Kenneth J. Miami Millions; The Dance of the Dollars in the Great Florida Land Boom of 1925 Miami, FL: The Franklin Press, 1936. Ballinger's book examines the story of the 1925 Florida land boom. He looks at the impacts that it had on Florida, including consequences for the state economy, political decisions, land development patterns, and more.
	Bloodworth, Bertha E. and Alton C. Morris Places in the Sun: The History and Romance of Florida and Place Names Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida, 1978. This book contains several short chapters explaining varieties of Florida place names that have made this state famous over the years. Each time, the book explains these place names' etymology and history. It includes a detailed bibliography.
	Brookfield, Charles M. and Oliver Griswold They All Called it Tropical: True Tales of the Romantic Everglades, Cape Sable, and the Florida Keys. 8th ed ed. Miami, FL: Bayan Books, 1977. Filled with stories of human involvement in the Everglades, Keys, and Cape Sable areas, this work tells several tales about the history of man in this sub-tropical region. From the Tequesta Indians to the establishment of Everglades national park, Brookfield and Griswold shed some light on the dramatic and exciting history of this "tropical" paradise.
	Brookfield, Charles M., and Oliver Griswold They All Call It Tropical: True Tales of the Romantic Everglades, Cape Sable, and the Florida Keys Miami, FL: Historical Association of Southern Florida, 1985. This book was first published in 1949, two years after the creation of the Everglades National Park. At the time, author Charlie Brookfield was leading tours of the Everglades for the National Audubon Society. This is an updated version of the 1949 book. It is filled with stories of human involvement in the Everglades, Keys, and Cape Sable areas. It tells several tales about the history of man in this sub-tropical region. From the Tequesta Indians to the establishment of Everglades national park, Brookfield and Griswold shed some light on the dramatic and exciting history of this "tropical" paradise.
	Brown, William E., Jr., and Karen Hudson "Henry Flagler and the Model Land Company" Tequesta 56(1996): 46-78.
	Chamberlain, John Newton Glimpses of Miami, Florida: photo-gravures Brooklyn, NY: The Albertype Co., 1904. 1 leaf, 16 plates : all ill. (1 fold.)Includes images of homes, agricultural products, commercial activity, and undeveloped lands while offering a glimpse of old civic buildings and residential areas.
	Chamberlain, John Newton Miami, Jewel of the South Miami, FL: J.N. Chamberlain, 1921. Illustrated plates and descriptive letterpress on versos facing the plates
	Chandler, David L. Henry Flagler: The Astonishing Life and Times of the Visionary Robber Baron Who Founded Florida New York, NY: Macmillan, 1986. This book, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chandler, provides a biography of Flagler (1830-1913), co-founder of Standard Oil with John D. Rockefeller and pioneer in the development of Florida. It includes a great deal of information on Flagler's early years from ages fifteen to forty, as well as on the fate of his Palm Beach house, Whitehall.
	Doner, Michele Oka Miami Beach: Blueprint of an Eden Edited by Doner, Michele Oka, and Mitchell Wolfson, Jr.. Berlin: Art Books International, 2005.
	Douglas, Marjory Stoneman The Everglades: River of Grass Sarasota, FL: Pineapple Press, 1997. This is one of the most significant books ever to be published on the Everglades. Originally published in 1947, Douglas' work drew national attention to the increasing pressure that Floridians were putting on the Everglades. In her book, she provides an eloquent history of the people who have at various times occupied, explored, or hidden in the vast area. Additionally, she provides information on the Everglades' unique ecosystem and the many reasons why it must be preserved.
	Fisher, Jerry M. The Pacesetter: The Untold Story of Carl G. Fisher Fort Bragg, CA: Lost Coast Press, 1998. Jerry Fisher, a relative of Carl G. Fisher, traces the life of his cousin, noting his impressive accomplishments from Miami, New York, and elsewhere. The book traces Carl Fisher's role in the development of Miami Beach, and how he helped the city attain its status as an international tourist destination. Jerry Fisher also looks at his Carl's role in developing Montauk, Long Island, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the first transcontinental highway.
	Fitzgerarld-Bush, Frank S. A Dream of Araby: Glenn H. Curtiss and the Founding of Opa-locka 1st ed ed. Opa-Locka, Fl: South Florida Archaeological Museum, 1976. Fitzgerald-Bush chronicles the foundation of the Florida boom town Opa-Locka, a suburb of Miami. Created in 1925 by famed inventor Glenn H. Curtiss, the city was a combination of mystique and Arabic architectual influence. The work allows a glimpse into what made and shaped this unique area.
	George, Paul S. "Brokers, Binders, and Builders: Greater Miami's Boom of the Mid-1920s" Florida Historical Quarterly 65(July 1986): 27-51.
	George, Paul S. "Passage to the New Eden: Tourism in Miami From Flagler Through Everest G. Sewell" Florida Historical Quarterly 59(April 1981): 440-463.
	Grunwald, Michael The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise New York, NY: Simon and Schuster, 2006. Grunwald provides a detailed account of how the Everglades, previously thought of as being economically useless, have now become so desirable to developers that they require protection from the federal government. He looks at how both local and national leaders, and how both Democrats and Republicans, have come together to protect this environmental gem.
	Gullette, Thomas A. Miami and Miami Beach Holiday Guide Atlanta, GA: Delta C&S Airlines, 1954. Produced for Delta Airlines by Burke Dowling Adams, inc. this guidebook includes information on local dining, sights, and other opportunities for travel within the Caribbean. Pamphlet also mentions the optimum way to travel in South Florida, on Delta-C&S Airlines.
	Harner, Charles Florida's Promoters: The Men Who Made It Big Tampa, FL: Trend House, 1973.
	Kennedy, Trish Miami in Vintage Postcards Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2000.
	Kleinberg, Howard Miami: The Way We Were Tampa, Fl: Surfside Publishing, 1989. This is an overview of the history of Miami written by the former editor-in-chief of the Miami Times. With a plethora of archival photos, this work contains both striking visual images and text covering the ninety year history of this newspaper.
	Kleinberg, Howard Woggles and Cheese Holes: A History of Miami Beach's Hotels Miami Beach, FL: Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association, 2005.
	Lavender, Abraham D. Miami Beach in 1920: The Making of a Winter Resort Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2002. Lavender's book examines the early growth of Miami Beach. He uses the year 1920, a "milestone" year in regards to the city's development, as the point of departure for his work. It was the year in which developments related to transportation, electricity, and telephones set the city on its course to become a modern tourist mecca.
	Levin, Ted Liquid Land: A Journey through the Florida Everglades Athens, GA: University of Georgia Press, 2003. Levin examines the work done by the Army Corps of Engineers in Florida's Everglades. He details the damage done by the system of canals and levees - a system that was constructed to help with flooding almost sixty years ago. Levin's book takes into account what we have now learned about the Everglades' significance, and he lays out a plan for managing this precious resource in the future.
	Lowing, Herbert J. The World's Miami Miami, FL: World's Miami Publishers, 1927. A description of the travel and economic conditions in Miami before the Great Depression
	Maltz, Alan, Les Standiford Miami, City of Dreams Key West, FL: Light Flight Publications, 1997. This is a collection of photographs of Miami. The authors include skyscrapers, hotels, Miami Beach's art deco architecture, and other urban scenes in their work.
	Mclver, Stuart B. The Greatest Sale on Earth: The Story of the Miami Board of Realtors, 1920-1980 Miami, FL: E. A. Seemann, 1980.
	Merrick, George E. Miami and the Story of its Remarkable Growth : An Interview with George E. Merrick published by the New York Times Miami, FL: , 1925. A discussion on Miami in general with specific focus on the construction of Coral Gables.
	Miami Chamber of Commerce Life is Better in Miami Miami, FL: Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1938. An official publication of the city of Miami, this promotional pamphlet includes photos and material about the 1938-39 winter social season.
	Miami Department of Publicity Miami, Florida, By the Sea Miami, FL: City of Miami, Publicity Department, 1928. Produced by the city of Miami's Department of Publicity, this promotional booklet discusses tourist industry developments and projects in the late 1920's.
	Muir, Helen Miami, U.S.A. 2nd ed. Miami, FL: The Pickering Press, 1990. This is the second edition of Muir's book on the history and development of life in Miami. She focuses on topics varying from political debates to popular culture.
	Muir, Helen Miami, U.S.A. Illustrated with Photos 1st ed ed. New York, NY: Henry Holt, 1953. This is a colorful history of Miami streching back from the founding of Lemon City and Fort Dallas all the way to 1953. The book contains an interesting chapter about the role of well known mafiosos - including Al Capone - in Miami Beach during the 1940s and early 1950s.
	Muir, Helen The Biltmore: Beacon for Miami Miami, FL: Pickering Press, 1987.
	Parks, Arva Moore The Pathway to Greatness: Building the University of Miami, 1926-2001 Miami, FL: Colonial Press International, 2001.
	Redford, Polly Billion-Dollar Sandbar: A Biography of Miami Beach New York, NY: Dutton, 1970.
	Seebohm, Caroline Boca Rococo: How Addison Mizner Invented Florida's Golf Coast New York, NY: Clarkson Potter, 2001. This is a biography of the architect Addison Mizner. It examines his designs throughout Palm Beach - the city in which the bulk of his work was done - and elsewhere in South Florida. Seebohm also looks at how his lack of formal training and the worldly experiences he had early on came together to form an eclectic style.
	Tebeau, Charlton W. The University of Miami: A Golden Anniversary History. Coral Gables, FL: University of Miami Press, 1976. This book provides a detailed history of the University of Miami's first fifty years (1926-1976). In creating a complete historical record, Tebeau chronicles the school's turbulent beginning following the hurricane of 1926, up to the era of the Stanford presidency. From George Merrick to William Jennings Bryan, Tebeau discusses the role of many prominent figures in establishing and supporting the University. Furthermore, Tebeau ends his work by pondering several future issues facing both UM and higher education in general.
	Wisser, Bill South Beach: America's Riviera, Miami Beach, Florida New York, NY: Arcade Publications, 1995. Wisser's book exmaines the development of the city of Miami Beach. He looks at the city's early history, the development of Art Deco architecture in Miami Beach, and the city's rise to prominence as an international tourist destination.
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