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The Sawmills of South Dade – Chapter 2

Historic South Dade Posted on January 14, 2026 by JeffJanuary 17, 2026

Bt Jeff Blakley In Chapter 1, an introduction to logging in South Dade County was provided. In Chapter 2, the sawmills from Flagler Street south to just north of South Miami will be covered. Left out of this chapter are … Continue reading →

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The Sawmills of South Dade – Chapter 1

Historic South Dade Posted on November 11, 2025 by JeffJanuary 14, 2026

by Jeff Blakley Introduction The Redland District, which once stretched from Biscayne Bay to the Everglades and from SW 184th St. to what is now Long Pine Key in Everglades National Park, was justly famous for its agricultural production. At … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Cutler, Environment, Princeton | Tagged Business, Cutler, Environment, Princeton | 6 Replies

The Story of Franjo Road

Historic South Dade Posted on November 28, 2023 by JeffNovember 17, 2025

By Jeff Blakley I wrote my article about Baile’s Road, which I had always been curious about, because it did not follow the rectangular grid of Dade County’s streets and avenues. There is another road in South Dade which does … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Cutler, Real Estate Speculation | Tagged Cutler, Ehrehart, Franjo, Ingraham Highway, Perrine | 8 Replies

William C. Norwood

Historic South Dade Posted on February 5, 2021 by JeffJuly 24, 2025

By Jeff Blakley William C. Norwood, an early merchant in Detroit, is only briefly mentioned in the histories of this area, which repeat the familiar tales about Wm. Anderson’s general store in Silver Palm, which was not the only store … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Florida City, Newspapers, Pioneers | Tagged Detroit Florida, Florida City, Pioneers | 10 Replies

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