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Miami Beach: America’s Tropical Resort exposition at The Historical Museum of Southern Florida

Vice Mayor Roslyn Brezin, Historical Museum Curator Dr. Joanne Hyppolite and Mayor Norman S. Edelcup pose in front of the famous giant Pelican, which had been seen on the façade of Driftwood Motel and represented it over forty yearsOn June 22rd City Officials attended the opening reception of the new exposition Miami Beach: America’s Tropical Resort at The Historical Museum of Southern Florida. This exhibition appeals to all generations, particularly travelers who over the years vacationed on Miami Beach during the height of its tourism heyday, from the 1930s to the 1970s. This expo will be open through January 14, 2007 at The Historical Museum located in downtown Miami in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center, across the street from Metrorail’s Government Center Station at 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. Hours are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday noon - 5 p.m. Admission for adults is $5, children (ages 6-12) is $2, and children under 6 are free. Saturday is free admission, and Sunday is by contribution. For more information, call 305.375.1492 or visit www.historical-museum.org.

A replica of a tourist vacationing on Miami Beach in vintage bathing suit under beach umbrella (pictured in the center) poses with Vice Mayor Roslyn Brezin, Mayor Norman S. Edelcup, Madi Thaler and Commissioner Lewis J. Thaler Mayor Norman S. Edelcup, Jackie Gleason’s wife Marilyn Gleason, Commissioner Lewis J. Thaler with his wife Madi, Vice Mayor Roslyn Brezin

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