National Register of Historic Places listings in Miami-Dade County, Florida facts for kids

Welcome to Miami-Dade County, Florida! This area is full of amazing places that tell stories about the past. Many of these special spots are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a national honor roll for buildings, areas, and sites that are important to American history and culture.

In Miami-Dade County, there are 189 places and areas on this list. Six of these are extra special and are called National Historic Landmarks. These landmarks are super important to the history of the whole country!

This article will tell you about some of these cool historic places outside the main city of Miami. If you want to learn about the ones inside Miami, you can check out a separate list. One interesting place, the Venetian Causeway, is so long it's on both lists because it connects Miami and Miami Beach!

Cool Historic Places in Miami-Dade County

Let's explore some of the amazing historic places you can find here!

Historic Homes and Buildings

Many old houses and buildings in Miami-Dade County have been saved because they are important.

Carl G. Adams House

The Carl G. Adams House is in Miami Springs. It was added to the list in 1985. This house is part of a larger historic area called the Country Club Estates.

Hervey Allen Study

In South Miami, you can find the Hervey Allen Study. This building was listed in 1974.

William Anderson General Merchandise Store

The William Anderson General Merchandise Store in Goulds became historic in 1977. Imagine all the things people used to buy here long ago!

H.W. Baird House

The Baird House is located in Opa-locka. It was added to the list in 1987 and is part of the Opa-locka historic area.

Beth Jacob Social Hall and Congregation

In Miami Beach, the Beth Jacob Social Hall and Congregation was listed in 1980. This building has been a special gathering place for many years.

Lily Lawrence Bow Library

The Lily Lawrence Bow Library in Homestead was recognized as historic in 1996. Libraries are often important community centers.

Cadillac Hotel

The Cadillac Hotel in Miami Beach is a beautiful old hotel that was listed in 2005. It's a great example of classic hotel architecture.

Clune Building

Another historic building in Miami Springs is the Clune Building, listed in 1985. It's also part of the Country Club Estates.

Coco Plum Woman's Club

The Coco Plum Woman's Club in Coral Gables was listed in 2005. Woman's Clubs often played a big role in community development and social change.

Coral Gables City Hall

The Coral Gables City Hall, listed in 1974, is a grand building in Coral Gables. It's where the city's government works.

Coral Gables Congregational Church

This beautiful church in Coral Gables was listed in 1978. It's a significant religious and architectural landmark.

Coral Gables Elementary School

The Coral Gables Elementary School, listed in 1988, shows how important education has been in the area.

Coral Gables House

The Coral Gables House, also known as the Merrick House, was listed in 1973. It's a key part of the city's history.

Coral Gables Police and Fire Station

This station in Coral Gables, listed in 1984, shows the history of public safety in the city.

Coral Gables Woman's Club

Another Woman's Club, the Coral Gables Woman's Club, was listed in 1990.

Glenn Curtiss House

The Glenn Curtiss House in Miami Springs was listed in 2001. Glenn Curtiss was a famous aviation and motorcycle pioneer!

Lua Curtiss House I and II

These two houses, listed in 1985, are also in Miami Springs and are part of the Country Club Estates.

Thomas Faust House

The Thomas Faust House in Homestead was listed in 1996.

Fontainebleau Hotel

The famous Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach was listed in 2008. It's known for its unique design and history.

Fuchs Bakery

Fuchs Bakery in Homestead was listed in 1996. Imagine the delicious smells from this historic bakery!

Grand Concourse Apartments

The Grand Concourse Apartments in Miami Shores were listed in 1985.

Harry Hurt Building

The Harry Hurt Building in Opa-locka was listed in 1982. It's part of the Opa-locka historic area.

King Trunk Factory and Showroom

The King Trunk Factory and Showroom in Opa-locka was listed in 1987. It's interesting to think about what was made and sold here.

Lily Lawrence Bow Library

This library in Homestead was listed in 1996.

Lindeman-Johnson House

The Lindeman-Johnson House in Homestead was listed in 1996.

McMinn-Horne House

The McMinn-Horne House in Homestead was listed in 1996.

Millard-McCarty House

The Millard-McCarty House in Miami Springs was listed in 1986.

Ocean Spray Hotel

The Ocean Spray Hotel in Miami Beach was listed in 2004.

Opa-locka Bank

The Opa-locka Bank, listed in 1983, is another historic building in Opa-locka.

Opa-locka Company Administration Building

This building in Opa-locka was listed in 1982. It was once the main office for the company that developed the city.

Opa-locka Railroad Station

The Opa-locka Railroad Station, listed in 1987, reminds us of how people used to travel by train.

Osceola Apartment Hotel

The Osceola Apartment Hotel in Miami Springs was listed in 1985.

E.E. Root Building

The E.E. Root Building in Opa-locka was listed in 1987.

Seminole Cafe and Hotel

The Seminole Cafe and Hotel in Homestead was listed in 2008.

Silver Palm Schoolhouse

The Silver Palm Schoolhouse in Goulds was listed in 1987. Imagine learning in this old school!

Arden "Doc" Thomas House

The Arden "Doc" Thomas House in South Miami was listed in 2014.

Special Historic Areas and Districts

Some historic listings are not just single buildings but entire areas or districts that have a special history.

Boca Chita Key Historic District

The Boca Chita Key Historic District is in the Biscayne National Park. It was listed in 1997 and includes a lighthouse and other structures on the island.

Collins Waterfront Architectural District

This district in Miami Beach was listed in 2011. It includes many buildings along the waterfront that show off different architectural styles.

Homestead Historic Downtown District

The downtown area of Homestead became a historic district in 2007. It's a place where many important old buildings are grouped together.

Jones Family Historic District

This district is also in Biscayne National Park and was listed in 2013. It tells the story of the Jones family and their life on the islands.

MacFarlane Homestead Historic District

In Coral Gables, the MacFarlane Homestead Historic District was listed in 1994. This area has a unique history related to early settlers.

Miami Beach Architectural District

A large part of Miami Beach is a historic architectural district, listed in 1979. It's famous for its Art Deco buildings!

Normandy Isles Historic District

The Normandy Isles Historic District in Miami Beach was listed in 2008.

North Shore Historic District

Another district in Miami Beach, the North Shore Historic District, was listed in 2009.

Pinecrest Gardens

Pinecrest Gardens in Pinecrest was listed as a historic district in 2011. It used to be a famous attraction called Parrot Jungle!

Other Unique Historic Sites

Anhinga Trail

The Anhinga Trail in Homestead was listed in 1996. It's a famous trail in Everglades National Park where you can see lots of wildlife.

Arch Creek Historic and Archeological Site

This site in North Miami was listed in 1986. It's important for both its natural arch and its history.

Cape Florida Lighthouse

The Cape Florida Lighthouse, located on Key Biscayne, is a very old and important lighthouse, listed in 1970. It has guided ships for many years.

Coral Castle

Coral Castle in Homestead is a truly unique place, listed in 1984. It's a structure made entirely of coral rock by one man!

Charles Deering Estate

The Charles Deering Estate in Cutler was listed in 1986. It's a large estate with historic buildings and beautiful natural areas.

Douglas Entrance

The Douglas Entrance in Coral Gables was listed in 1972. It's a grand gateway into the city.

Florida Pioneer Museum

The Florida Pioneer Museum in Florida City was listed in 1973. It helps us learn about the early settlers of the area.

Fowey Rocks Light

This lighthouse, located offshore near Key Biscayne, was listed in 2011. It's a beacon in the Straits of Florida.

Fulford by the Sea Entrance

This historic entrance in North Miami Beach was listed in 2010.

Hialeah Park Race Track

The Hialeah Park Race Track in Hialeah is a famous place for horse racing, listed in 1979. It was even considered for National Historic Landmark status!

Hialeah Seaboard Air Line Railway Station

This old railway station in Hialeah was listed in 1995.

Homestead Public School-Neva King Cooper School

This school in Homestead was listed in 1985.

Homestead Town Hall

Homestead Town Hall, listed in 1997, is another important building in Homestead.

Miami-Biltmore Hotel

The Miami-Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables is a National Historic Landmark, listed in 1972. It's a grand and historic hotel.

Nike Missile Site HM-69

This unique site in Homestead was listed in 2004. It's a former missile base from the Cold War era.

Old Spanish Monastery

The Old Spanish Monastery in North Miami Beach was listed in 1972. It's an actual monastery that was brought over from Spain and rebuilt here!

Populo Shipwreck

The Populo shipwreck in Biscayne National Park was listed in 2006. It's part of a group of shipwrecks from a Spanish fleet in 1733.

Sunshine State Arch

The Sunshine State Arch in Miami Gardens was listed in 2014. It's a welcoming landmark.

Venetian Causeway

The Venetian Causeway, connecting Miami Beach and Miami, was listed in 1989. It's a historic bridge that's still used today.

Venetian Pool

The Venetian Pool in Coral Gables was listed in 1981. It's a beautiful and unique public swimming pool created from a coral rock quarry.

Other Historic Properties in Miami Shores and Opa-locka

Many other individual buildings in Miami Shores and Opa-locka are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include many homes and other structures that are part of the unique history and design of these cities.

• Building at 107 Northeast 96th Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 121 Northeast 100th Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 145 Northeast 95th Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 253 Northeast 99th Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 257 Northeast 91st Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 262 Northeast 96th Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 273 Northeast 98th Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 276 Northeast 98th Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 284 Northeast 96th Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 287 Northeast 96th Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 310 Northeast 99th Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 353 Northeast 91st Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 357 Northeast 92nd Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 361 Northeast 97th Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 384 Northeast 94th Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 389 Northeast 99th Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 431 Northeast 94th Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 477 Northeast 92nd Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 540 Northeast 96th Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 553 Northeast 101st Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 561 Northeast 101st Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 577 Northeast 96th Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 1291 Northeast 102nd Street, Miami Shores
• Building at 10108 Northeast 1st Avenue, Miami Shores
• Cravero House, Opa-locka
• Crouse House, Opa-locka
• Etheredge House, Opa-locka
• Griffiths House, Opa-locka
• Haislip House, Opa-locka
• Helm Stores and Apartments, Opa-locka
• Helms House, Opa-locka
• Higgins Duplex, Opa-locka
• Long House, Opa-locka
• Taber Duplex, Opa-locka
• Tinsman House, Opa-locka
• Tooker House, Opa-locka
• Wheeler House, Opa-locka

Former Listing

Sometimes, a place that was once historic might be removed from the list, often because it was changed too much or no longer exists.

Hequembourg House

The Hequembourg House in Miami Springs was listed in 1985 but was removed from the list in 2011.

Images for kids

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  The Anhinga Trail

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  Boca Chita Key Historic District

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  Coral Castle

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  Coral Gables City Hall

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  Coral Gables Congregational Church

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  Coral Gables Elementary School

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  The Coral Gables House

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  Coral Gables Police and Fire Station

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  Coral Gables Woman's Club

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  The Charles Deering Estate

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  Douglas Entrance

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  Entrance to Central Miami

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  Florida Pioneer Museum

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  The Fontainebleau Hotel

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  Fowey Rocks Light

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  Fuchs Bakery

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  Fulford by the Sea Entrance

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  Grand Concourse Apartments

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  Hialeah Park Race Track

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  Hialeah Seaboard Air Line Railway Station

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  The Seminole Theatre in the Homestead Historic Downtown District

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  The Homestead Public School-Neva King Cooper School

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  Homestead Town Hall

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  The Jones Family Historic District

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  Lincoln Road Mall

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  The Lindeman-Johnson House

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  MacFarlane Homestead Historic District

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  The McMinn-Horne House

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  A street in the Miami Beach Architectural District

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  The Miami-Biltmore Hotel

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  Nike Missile Site HM-69

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  Normandy Isles Historic District

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  North Shore Historic District

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  The Ocean Spray Hotel

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  The Old Spanish Monastery

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  The Opa-locka Bank

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  The Opa-locka Company Administration Building

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  The Opa-locka Railroad Station

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  The Osceola Apartment Hotel

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  Pinecrest Gardens, formerly Parrot Jungle

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  The Populo Shipwreck Site

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  The Seminole Cafe and Hotel

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  The Sunshine State Arch

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  The Venetian Causeway

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  The Venetian Pool

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos en el condado de Miami-Dade para niños