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Biscayne Boulevard | Without protection, State's plan would
have forever changed Miami's famous Gateway
A major street renovation of Biscyane Boulevard is currently underway by Florida's
Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Shortly after the deadly category 4 hurricane of 1926, Miami embarked on a city-wide
reconstruction and greening project including the planting of hundreds of royal palm
trees along Biscyane Boulevard.
This project nearly destroyed its historic palm-lined landscape forever by removing
many of the majestic royal palms that have lined Miami's world famous thoroughfare
since the 1920s.
Under national fanfare, the boulevard was dedicated to veterans of all wars on
Armistice Day, that same year.
Miami Show Street Retains Her Palms
On December 10, 2009, the Miami City Commission voted in favor of protecting
Biscayne Boulevard's historic palm-lined landscape.
Soon after that vote, the State Department of Traffic agreed to adjust its plan...in favor of
landscape preservation.
Biscayne Boulevard | Without protection, State's plan would
have forever changed Miami's famous Gateway
A major street renovation of Biscyane Boulevard is currently underway by Florida's
Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Shortly after the deadly category 4 hurricane of 1926, Miami embarked on a city-wide
reconstruction and greening project including the planting of hundreds of royal palm
trees along Biscyane Boulevard.
This project nearly destroyed its historic palm-lined landscape forever by removing
many of the majestic royal palms that have lined Miami's world famous thoroughfare
since the 1920s.
Under national fanfare, the boulevard was dedicated to veterans of all wars on
Armistice Day, that same year.
Miami Show Street Retains Her Palms
On December 10, 2009, the Miami City Commission voted in favor of protecting
Biscayne Boulevard's historic palm-lined landscape.
Soon after that vote, the State Department of Traffic agreed to adjust its plan...in favor of
landscape preservation.
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A Short History: Biscayne Boulevard, Gateway to Miami
1926: Boulevard Dedicated to Veterans of all Wars
For generations of Miamians, Biscayne Boulevard was a source of pride. For
out-of-town snowbirds it was billed as "Fifth Avenue of the South".
The palms, "sentinels chosen to grace and guard Miami's premier
thoroughfare" (Miami Herald, 11/12/1926) are a living memorial to
those who have served, and to those who have died, in the name
of freedom.
On November 11, 1926, at combined Armistice Day and Arbor Day
ceremonies, Mayor Romfh and City Manager Frank H. Wharton planted
the last of the royal palms that were to become Biscayne Boulevard's
trademark; the thoroughfare was then dedicated to the veterans
of all wars. That was the official birthday of Biscayne Boulevard.
80-years later, we are hopeful of protecting the boulevard's historic
landscape, for future generations, by designating the boulevard as "Scenic Transportation
Cooridor" (similar to the protected landscape of Coral Way).
Today it is being stripped of its royal palms.
1940s: Boulevard Dedicated as a Tribute to Armed Forces
Shortly after World War II, Biscayne Boulevard was further dedicated as a Blue Star Memorial
Highway. "A tribute to the armed forces that have defended the United States of America,"
sponsored by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs in cooperation with State Road
Department of Florida and the Tropical Garden Club.
2007: SavePalms Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Opening On February 12, a few SavePalms
supporters (including community activists, Elvis Cruz and Teri D'Amico) celebrated Biscayne
Boulevard's 80th birthday by handing out cupcakes, water and SavePalms fliers at 69th Street
and Biscayne Boulevard.
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1926: Boulevard Dedicated to Veterans of all Wars
For generations of Miamians, Biscayne Boulevard was a source of pride. For
out-of-town snowbirds it was billed as "Fifth Avenue of the South".
The palms, "sentinels chosen to grace and guard Miami's premier
thoroughfare" (Miami Herald, 11/12/1926) are a living memorial to
those who have served, and to those who have died, in the name
of freedom.
On November 11, 1926, at combined Armistice Day and Arbor Day
ceremonies, Mayor Romfh and City Manager Frank H. Wharton planted
the last of the royal palms that were to become Biscayne Boulevard's
trademark; the thoroughfare was then dedicated to the veterans
of all wars. That was the official birthday of Biscayne Boulevard.
80-years later, we are hopeful of protecting the boulevard's historic
landscape, for future generations, by designating the boulevard as "Scenic Transportation
Cooridor" (similar to the protected landscape of Coral Way).
Today it is being stripped of its royal palms.
1940s: Boulevard Dedicated as a Tribute to Armed Forces
Shortly after World War II, Biscayne Boulevard was further dedicated as a Blue Star Memorial
Highway. "A tribute to the armed forces that have defended the United States of America,"
sponsored by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs in cooperation with State Road
Department of Florida and the Tropical Garden Club.
2007: SavePalms Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Opening On February 12, a few SavePalms
supporters (including community activists, Elvis Cruz and Teri D'Amico) celebrated Biscayne
Boulevard's 80th birthday by handing out cupcakes, water and SavePalms fliers at 69th Street
and Biscayne Boulevard.
Copyright 2010 © AMBIENTE MAGAZINE. Do not reproduce without citing this source
SavePalms is a collaborative
effort of citizens, local
boulevard businesses and
local area organizations
striving for the preservation
of Biscayne Boulevard's
decades-old, historic
landscape.
Since 2006, much of it has
been destroyed forever. We
have been working to have
our famous thoroughfare
designated as a Scenic
Transportation Corridor, to
protect its design for
generations to come.
Biscayne Boulevard's design
and landscape has a
purpose. Its royal palms
stand as a living memorial
to veterans of all wars.
More info:
www.savepalms.com
effort of citizens, local
boulevard businesses and
local area organizations
striving for the preservation
of Biscayne Boulevard's
decades-old, historic
landscape.
Since 2006, much of it has
been destroyed forever. We
have been working to have
our famous thoroughfare
designated as a Scenic
Transportation Corridor, to
protect its design for
generations to come.
Biscayne Boulevard's design
and landscape has a
purpose. Its royal palms
stand as a living memorial
to veterans of all wars.
More info:
www.savepalms.com
Biscayne Boulevard | Sin protección, el plan de Estado
cambiaria para siempre la famosa entrada principal de Miami
Una renovación de la calle principal de Biscyane Boulevard está llevando a cabo por el
Departamento de Transporte de la Florida (FDOT).
Poco después huracanes mortal de 1926 de categoria 4, Miami se embarcó en una la
reconstrucción de de la ciudad y un proyecto ecológico con la plantación de cientos de
palmeras reales a lo largo de Biscyane Boulevard.
Este proyecto de renovacion casi destruyó el paisaje histórico de palmeras para
siempre proponiendo la eliminación de muchas de las majestuosas palmas reales
que se han alineado la famosa calle desde la década de 1920.
Bajo fanfarria nacional, la avenida fue dedicada a los veteranos de todas las guerras
en el Día del Armisticio, en el mismo 1926.
Victoria para las Reales
El 10 de diceimber, 2009, la Comisión de la Ciudad de Miami voto a favor de la
protección de las palmas históricas de Biscayne Boulevard.
Poco después de esa votación, el Departamento de Estado de Tráfico se
comprometio a adaptar su plan deeliminar muchas de las palmas y replacarlas cont
oras especies de arboles, en favor de la conservación del paisaje.
cambiaria para siempre la famosa entrada principal de Miami
Una renovación de la calle principal de Biscyane Boulevard está llevando a cabo por el
Departamento de Transporte de la Florida (FDOT).
Poco después huracanes mortal de 1926 de categoria 4, Miami se embarcó en una la
reconstrucción de de la ciudad y un proyecto ecológico con la plantación de cientos de
palmeras reales a lo largo de Biscyane Boulevard.
Este proyecto de renovacion casi destruyó el paisaje histórico de palmeras para
siempre proponiendo la eliminación de muchas de las majestuosas palmas reales
que se han alineado la famosa calle desde la década de 1920.
Bajo fanfarria nacional, la avenida fue dedicada a los veteranos de todas las guerras
en el Día del Armisticio, en el mismo 1926.
Victoria para las Reales
El 10 de diceimber, 2009, la Comisión de la Ciudad de Miami voto a favor de la
protección de las palmas históricas de Biscayne Boulevard.
Poco después de esa votación, el Departamento de Estado de Tráfico se
comprometio a adaptar su plan deeliminar muchas de las palmas y replacarlas cont
oras especies de arboles, en favor de la conservación del paisaje.