Tamiami Construction papers- 1916-1924

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HistoryMiami Museum

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Tamiami Construction papers- 1916-1924

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  • 1916-1924 (Creation)

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Dade County floated a bond issue for building Tamiami Trail in 1916 and contracted with McCrary's firm to build 32 miles of road west of Miami. Citing various problems, the firm sought to withdraw from the project after completing 17 miles in 1923. The State Road Dept. completed the Trail in 1928.

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[i]Originals and carbons of letters, telegrams, notes, and statements pertaining to the building of a public highway on Tamiami Trail by J.B. McCrary's firm. Most of the correspondence is with the Dade County Board of Commissioners.[/i]

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