Year 1920
The Miami Beach land boom begins. Between 1920 and 1929 millionaires
like Harvey Firestone, J.C. Penney, Harvey Stutz, Albert Champion,
Frank Seiberling, and Rockwell LaGorce build mansions on the
three-mile stretch of Collins Avenue know as "Millionaire's
Row."
Year 1926
A severe
hurricane strikes South Florida. Extreme flooding catches
the Beach community by surprise and causes substantial loss
of life and property damage.
Year 1927
The Million Dollar Pier is constructed at the southern tip of
Miami Beach.
The Kennel
Club opens at the southern tip of Miami beach.
Construction begins on the second City Hall at Drexel and Washington
Ave. in South Beach.
Temple Beth David, the Beach's first Synagogue, opens at 3rd
and Washington Ave.
Year 1929
Flamingo Park is acquired by the city and dedicated as a public
facility.
Year 1930's
Miami Beach flourishes with a boom of art deco buildings.
