Biscayne Boulevard/Belle Meade Historic Walking Tour

Organization
MiMo Biscayne Association, Inc.

Description
2009-2010 Season of Scheduled Walking Tours of Biscayne Boulevard and the Neighborhoods of North East Miami

Primary Category
Fairs, Festivals & Shows

Extras
Covers 160 years of recorded history of North East Miami starting with the 1857 Military Trail that became Biscayne Boulevard in the 1920's and served as the spine for the development of the area. Focuses on the boom time Belle Meade and Aqua Marine subdivisions and the architecture of the Mediterranean Revival, Art Deco and MiMo periods. Also includes the history of Coppertone, Benjamin Green, its forgotten inventor, and the historical Coppertone Girl Sign. Tours begin at 10:30AM from the Vagabond Motel, 7301 Biscayne Boulevard, across from the Coppertone Girl Sign. They last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and cover about a mile on foot. This tour is offered in conjunction with the Taste of MiMo promotion by local restaurants on six Saturday Mornings.

Place
Vagabond Motel

Address
7301 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33138

Ticket Cost
$0.00 - $10.00

Seating Information
A $10.00 donation for the Biscayne MiMo Association is requested. No credit cards

Contact Name
Antolin G. Carbonell

Contact Email
antolingarciacarbonell@gmail.com

Contact Phone
305-358-6144