Travel, Tourism and Urban Growth in Miami

Development of Tourist Sites Bibliography
	Coral Gables: A Brief History Coral Gables, FL: Planning Dept., Historic Preservation Division, 1989. This book focuses on the historical development of Coral Gables. It includes a number of pictorial works identifying some of the most important buildings of Coral Gables.
	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.
	Parrot Jungle Miami, FL. The archive collection focuses on the creation of the main attractions in the park. Contact: (305-258-6453). By appointment only.
	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.
	Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Miami, FL. The archival collection contains material relating to the history and construction of Vizcaya. Contact: Remko Jamsonius (305-250-9133). By appointment only.
	Adams, Adam G. "Vizcaya" Tequesta 15(1955): 29-39.
	Akin, Edward N. Flagler, Rockefeller Partner and Florida Baron Kent, OH: Kent State University Press, 1988. The book opens with a look at the young Henry Flagler. It focuses on his business partnership with Rockefeller and the Standard Oil Company, underlining the combined impact of the oil industry and railroad expansion to the development of Miami and the Keys.
	Alvarez, Leonardo, et al. Places in Time: Historic Architecture and Landscapes of Miami Miami, FL: Florida International University, School of Design, 1994. This book provides a number of pictorial works featuring the buildings of Miami. There is a foreword written by historian Arva Moore Parks.
	Arend, Geoffrey Great Airports: Miami International New York, NY: Air Cargo News, 1986. Arend highlights the history of the aeronautic industry in Florida with a special emphasis on the history of the Miami International Airport. The book also includes a number of illustrations.
	Armbruster, Ann The Life and Times of Miami Beach New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1995. Armbruster examines the historical development of Miami Beach. She traces the city's history from its inauspicious beginnings, through the construction efforts of John Collins, the glitzy tropical playground image of the 1950's hotel scene, and its triumphant early 1990s rebirth as one the the world's trend defining hotspots. Her work also includes information on the area's leading personalities, Jackie Gleason, Arthur Godfrey, and well known hoteliers.
	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.
	Bayley, John B. "The Villa Vizcaya" Classical America 3(1973): 67-93.
	Blackman, E.V. Miami and Dade County, Florida: Its Settlement, Progress and Achievement. Miami, FL: Victor Rainbolt, 1921. This is a general history about the initial stages of Miami's development as a city. It includes short biographies on notable local figures including the author.
	Blackman, E.V. Miami and Dade County, Florida: Its Settlement, Progress, and Achievement Chuluota, FL: Mickler House, 1977. This work was originally published in 1921. It offers a general history of the initial stages of Miami's development as a city. It includes short biographies on notable local figures including the author.
	Blank, Joan Key Biscayne: A Historical of Miami's Tropical Island and the Cape Florida Lighthouse Sarasota, Fl: Pineapple Press, 1996. Blank covers the history of Key Biscayne island, including its settlement, the environmental issues it faced, the problems it encountered in terms of public access to its beaches, etc. The sources include original documents, such as letters and pictures saved by descendents of settlers and lighthouse keepers. A bibliography is also included.
	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.
	Braden, Susan R. The Architecture of Leisure: The Florida Resort Hotels of Henry Flagler and Henry Plant The Florida History and Culture Series. Gainesville, FL: University of Florida Press, 2002. Braden documents the early growth of the hotel and leisure industry across southeastern Florida. She draws upon archival research as well as the memoirs and journals of visitors and hotel employees. The book ncludes information about Henry Flagler and Henry Plant, in addition to their far reaching impact on the area's economic composition and environment.
	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.
	Capitman, Barbara Deco Delights: Preserving the Beauty and Joy of Miami Beach Architecture New York, NY: E.P. Dutton, 1988. This is one of several books that Capitman has written on the Art Deco District of Miami Beach. Here, she presents a history of Art Deco architecture in Miami Beach.
	Capitman, Barbara Portfolio: The Art Deco Historic District Miami. FL: Bill Bucolo, 1980. Capitman founded the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL), which started the Miami Beach Art Deco preservation movement. She also led in the formation of the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District, the nation’s only Art Deco district to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Capitman is the founder of the World Congress on Art Deco and the author of three books, including this one, which identifies Miami Beach's main art deco buildings and tells readers about their histories.
	Capitman, Barbara, ed. Time Present, Time Past: The Art Deco District Miami Beach, FL: Miami Design Preservation League, 1980. Capitman founded the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL), which started the Miami Beach Art Deco preservation movement. She also led in the formation of the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District, the nation’s only Art Deco district to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This book identifies the main art deco buildings, tells readers about their histories, and deals with the efforts made to restore and conserve these architectural treasures.
	Capitman, Barbara, et al. Rediscovering Art Deco U.S.A. New York, NY: Viking Studio Books, 1994. This book discusses Art Deco's influence on Miami Beach's architectual heritage between the jazz age and World War II. It is one of several pieces that Capitman has written on Art Deco architecture.
	Ceo, Rocco J., and Joanne Lombard Historic Landscapes of Florida [Miami, FL]: Deering Foundation and the University of Miami School of Architecture, 2001. This work presents historic and contemporary Florida landscape photography as well as information on the state's most significant historic places and buildings. It includes sections on the work of renowned Florida architect William Lyman Phillips who designed the Mountain Lake Sanctuary, a part of the Bok Tower Gardens (now Historic Bok Sanctuary)in Lake Wales, Fairchild Tropical Garden, McKee Jungle Gardens in Vero Beach , and Graynolds Park in North Miami Beach. It also highlights former residences of John and Mable Ringling in Sarasota, the Thomas A. Edison Winter Estate and Botanical Gardens in Ft. Myers, the Charles Deering Estate in Cutler, brother James Deering's Vizcaya Estate in Miami, and the Kampong, the Coral Gables home of Dr. David Fairchild.
	Cerwinske, Laura Tropical Deco: The Architecture and Design of Old Miami Beach New York, NY: Rizzoli, 1981. This book discusses the past and future of Miami Beach's famed Art Deco District. Cerwinske examines both the design and evolution of the early twentieth century architectual movement.
	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.
	Curl, Donald Mizner's Florida: American Resort Architecture Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1987. This book documents the role played by the architect Addison Mizner in the design and development of several South Florida areas during the spectacular growth period of the 1920s. As Curl sees it, Mizner was a society architect. He used his Spanish Revival style in a number of works throughout West Palm and South Florida. The book contains 150 illustrations.
	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.
	Dunlop, Beth Arquitectonica Washington, DC: American Institute of Architects Press, 1991. This book examines the work of Arquitectonica - an international architectural firm - over the last twenty years. It contains project descriptions, photographs, and architectural plans. Since playing a large role in the design of downtown Miami, the firm has gone global with their high-style modern architecture appearing in Hong Kong, France, New York, and throughout South America. Before writing this book, Prior to writing this book, Dunlop worked as an architecture critic for the Miami Herald.
	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.
	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.
	Gleason, David K. Over Miami Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana State University Press, 1990. Gleason's book provides readers with a series of aerial photographs of Miami. Gleason focuses on the city and its relationship to the water. He also provides readers with an overhead glimpse of the ethnically diverse neighborhoods of Miami.
	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.
	Hailey, Charlie "Southern Campsites: Florida's Vernacular Spaces from John Ruskin to the Tin Can Tourists of the World" Southern Quarterly 42(Fall 2003): 75-96.
	Harner, Charles Florida's Promoters: The Men Who Made It Big Tampa, FL: Trend House, 1973.
	Harwood, Kathryn The Lives of Viscaya: Annals of a Great House Miami, FL: Banyan Books, 1985.
	Jackson, Faith R. Pioneer of Tropical Landscape Architecture: William Lyman Phillips in Florida Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida, 1997. Jackson's book examines the life and achievements of the renowned landscape architect, William Lyman Phillips. She discusses his role in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Florida, the numerous public and private parks that he designed, and one of his greatest accomplishments - Fairchild Tropical Garden.
	Kennedy, Trish Miami in Vintage Postcards Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2000.
	Kleinberg, Howard Miami Beach: A History Miami, FL: Centennial Press, 1994. Kleinberg's work provides a detailed history of Miami Beach. It includes information on early Miami Beach immigration and settlement, changing land-use patterns, the development of tourist sites, and urban life.
	Kleinberg, Howard Woggles and Cheese Holes: A History of Miami Beach's Hotels Miami Beach, FL: Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association, 2005.
	Lapidus, Morris An Architecture of Joy Miami, FL: E. A. Seeman, 1979. This is an autobiography describing the evolution of Morris Lapidus' architectural style. He played an important role in the architectural development of Miami Beach. In this book, Lapidus describes some of his early influences as well as the ways in which his style changed over the years.
	Lapidus, Morris Too Much is Never Enough: An Autobiography New York, NY: Rizzoli, 1996. This is an autobiography describing Lapidus' more than sixty year career as an architect. It deals with his early influences from the world of theater. Lapidus' book enlightens readers as to how his work was key in the early development of the post-modernist architectural movement.
	LaRoue, Samuel D., and Ellen J. Uguccioni The Biltmore Hotel: An Enduring Legacy Miami, FL: Centennial Press, 2002. LaRoue thoroughly examines the chronology of the historic Biltmore Hotel from its initial construction in the 1920s to its renovation in the 1980s and 90s. Identified by many as a historically significant hotel, and having played host to throngs of celebrities, politicians, and other well known and well to do personalities, the Biltmore Hotel serves as a reminder of the original grandeur and luxury George Merrick envisioned when he constructed the surrounding area in the 1920s.
	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.
	LeJeune, Jean Francois and Alan Shulman The Making of Miami Beach:1933-1942: The Architecture of Lawrence Murray Dixon. New York, NY: Rizzoli, 2000. This book examines the history of Art Deco architecture in Miami Beach. It pays particular attention to the involvement of Lawrence Murray Dixon, one of the best known practitioners of the era, and his role in the construction of Miami Beach's famed Art Deco District.
	LeJeune, Jean Francois and Maurice Culot Miami: Architecture of the Tropics. Miami, FL Brussels: Center of Fine Arts; Archives D'Architecture Moderne, 1992. A collection of essays discussing the architectual highlights of the Miami Area. Includes works focused on Art Deco in Miami Beach.
	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.
	Leynes, Jennifer B., and David Cullison Biscayne National Park Resource Study Atlanta, GA: National Park Service, Southeast Region, 1998.
	Lombard, Joanna, and Beth Dunlop DPZ: The Architecture of Duany and Plater-Zyberk New York, NY: Princeton Architectural Press, 2000. This book examines the urban design patters of the architectural firm DPZ. It contains information, as well as a number of illustrations, on the firm's work throughout the United States, Canada, and elsewhere. The author includes a look at the mark made by the firm in South Florida - one evidenced in such structures as Coconut Grove's Hibiscus House.
	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
	Lummus, John Newton The Miracle of Miami Beach. Miami, FL: Miami Post Publishing Co., 1940. Written by Miami Beach's first mayor and early developer, this history recounts the initial years of the beach's growth as a community and tourist attraction.
	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.
	McCally, David The Everglades: An Environmental History Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida, 1999. McCally provides a history of the Everglades, focusing on the land itself instead of the people who have lived there. He begins with a look at the geological formation of the Everglades. He continues with an overview of how the land was impacted differently by paleo and archaic Indians, the Calusa, and later the Spanish. He examines why it lay untouched for so long and then shifts to a thorough retelling of how the United States has related to the land, covering periods where aims have varied from draining to preserving the Everglades.
	McCarthy, Kevin The Hippocrene U.S.A. Guide to Black Florida New York, NY: Hippocrene Books, 1995.
	Mclver, Stuart B. The Greatest Sale on Earth: The Story of the Miami Board of Realtors, 1920-1980 Miami, FL: E. A. Seemann, 1980.
	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.
	Millas, Aristides J., and Ellen J. Uguccioni Coral Gables, Miami Riviera: An Architectural Guide Miami, FL: Dade Heritage Trust, 2003. This book provides readers with a historical background of Coral Gables as well as a guide for exploring the architecture of today's Coral Gables. The book examines the nineteenth and twentieth century architectural forms that influenced the city's developers. It explains the developers' intention to create a "Master Suburb," and ends by providing six self-guided tours for viewing the city.
	Mizner, Addison Florida Architecture of Addison Mizner New York, NY: Dover, 1992. This book is a reprint of a 1928 edition. It chronicles the architectural style of Addison Mizner. The book contains over 180 photographs, including residences and other public landmarks. The book is largely dedicated to his work in Palm Beach and Boca Raton. There is an introduction by Donald Curl and a biographical sketch by Ida Tarbell.
	Mormino, Gary R. Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams: A Social History of Modern Florida Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida, 2005. Mormino's book is a social history of Florida since World War II. It deals with how the history of Florida and its people have been shaped by a number of factors. Included are looks at the impact of "land booms," tourism, and technology on the development of the state. There is also a chapter on the people of Florida's relationship with the environment.
	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.
	Munroe, Ralph Middleton and Vincent Gilpin The Commodore's Story: The Early Days on Biscayne Bay 2nd ed. Miami, FL: Historical Association of South Florida, 1985.
	Nash, Charles Edgar The Magic of Miami Beach. 1st ed ed. Philadelphia: David McKay Co, 1938. Subtitle: 'A detailed account of the traditions, history, and phenomenal growth of a wonder city built with the touch of Aladdin upon the sands of the semi-tropical lower east coast of Florida.'
	Nash, Eric P and Randall C. Robinson Jr. MiMo: Miami Modern Revealed San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books, 2004. A combination of post WWII optimism and modernism, MiMo embodies the flavorful and glamorous energy of a city developed around the notion of tropical splendor and decadence. Nash and Robinson provide backround on the main MiMo areas, Biscayne Boulevard and Collins Avenue, before delving heavily into the tourist centric mentality that helped to create the necessary atmosphere for this architectual style. Chronicling the subtropical modernist influence in MiMo, as well as that of the famed architect Franklin Lloyd Wright, the authors present and discuss the city's best known individual structures and neighberhoods. Moving onto the colorful celebrity personalties and architects who helped to define the era, MiMo Revealed displays how these people came to shape the character of not only Miami and Miami Beach, but to a large extent, the way in which America and the world have come to view the sub tropical haven that is South Florida.
	Parks, Arva Moore Miami, The Magic City. 1st ed. American Political Series. Tulsa, OK: Continental Heritage Press, 1981. This book covers the history of Miami from the city's founding until the publication of Moore's book (1981). The extensive photography that is included is the work of Steven Brooke.
	Parks, Arva Moore Miami: The Magic City 2nd ed. Miami, FL: Centennial Press, 1991. This book covers the history of Miami from the city's founding through the 1980s. This is a revised and updated edition from that which she published in 1981. The extensive photography that is included is the work of Steven Brooke.
	Parks, Arva Moore The Pathway to Greatness: Building the University of Miami, 1926-2001 Miami, FL: Colonial Press International, 2001.
	Raley, H. Michael, Linda G. Polansky, and Aristides J. Millas Old Miami Beach : A Case Study in Historical Preservation, July 1976-July 1980 Miami Beach, FL: Miami Design Preservation League, 1994.
	Redford, Polly Billion-Dollar Sandbar: A Biography of Miami Beach New York, NY: Dutton, 1970.
	Rinhart, Floyd and Marion Rinhart Victorian Florida: America's Last Frontier Atlanta, GA: Peachtree Publishers, 1986. This book is a pictorial history of Florida. The authors' work begins in the north of Florida, but deals with places such as Tampa and Key West as well. It illustrates the ways in which Florida's first tourists saw the frontier gradually being pushed further south.
	Roy, Joaquin The Streets of Coral Gables: Their Names and Their Meanings Miami, FL: University of Miami Press, 1989.
	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.
	Taylor, Jean Villages of South Dade St Petersburg, FL: Bryon Kennedy & Co., 1985?.
	Tebeau, Charlton W. They Lived in the Park: The Story of Man in Everglades National Park Coral Gables, FL: Everglades Natural History Association, 1963.
	University of Miami Library, Florida International University Libraries, and Historical Museum of Southern Florida Reclaiming the Everglades: South Florida's Natural History, 1884-1934 Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 2002. Documents the history of the Everglades. Examines major topics and issues relating to the development, reclamation, conservation, and protection of the Everglades. Features personal correspondence and diaries, essays, manuscripts, typescripts, rare books, periodicals, scientific and engineering reports, memoranda, black and white photographs, telegrams, pamphlets, maps, color postcards, and publications from individuals and the government drawn from sixteen collections housed in the archives and special collections of the University of Miami, Florida International University, and the Historical Museum of Southern Florida.
	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.
	Wolff, Reinhold P. Miami: Economic Patterns of a Resort Area. Coral Gables, FL: University of Miami, 1945. Wolff deals with every aspect of South Florida's economic sphere up to 1945; includes chapters on the area's labor and natural resources, tourism, industry, real estate, and agriculture.
	Zuckerman, Bertram The Dream Lives On: A History of Fairchild Tropical Gardens, 1938-1966. Miami, FL: Fairchild Tropical Garden, 1988. Making use of interviews and the Garden's extensive archival resources, Zuckerman draws a history of FTG from its humble beginnings with Robert H. Montgomery and David Fairchild up to the fiftieth anniversary in 1988. From a simple preservation area for local plants, to an exhibition of foreign plant species, and now a home for some endangered animal species, the Garden and its enviromental mission have grown and continued to evolve since its conception.
	Zuckerman, Bertram The Kampong: The Fairchild's Tropical Paradise. Miami, FL: Fairchild Tropical Gardens, 1993. This book is a history of David Fairchild's tropical gardens as well as his involvement with nature preservation and botany in old Miami. It also provides a history of the Kampong, the Fairchild family home.
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