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	FLORIDA IN THE 1920 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		In the 1920's Florida was the focus of one of the greatest economic and social phenomenon in American history as hundreds of thousands of Americans of all types of financial strata poured into the Sunshine State and forever changed the global image of Florida.
		Florida land appeared to be in 1921 one of those instruments of future success.
		Florida tourist had forever changed, and few groups had a greater influence on this fact than "the tin can tourists." They were tourist who arrived by automobile and truck, loaded with tents and food supplies.
	www.sjerdon.com /florida_in_the_1920.htm (2258 words)

	The Florida Land Boom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The Florida land boom was an outgrowth of the industrialization of America, the onset of World War I, and the special natural environment of the state.
		Florida Bed and Breakfast - Hibiscus House, West Palm Beach, FL com Hibiscus House was built in 1922 by Mayor David Dunkle during the Florida land boom in the heart of Old Northwood?
		Boom, Bust and World War II, 1920-1950 : Boom and Bust Florida's Land Boom During the 1920s, the economic prosperity of the nation and the...
	www.newenglandrealestatelistings.com /real-estate-books/1567200133.html (671 words)

	History of North Brevard - Titusville, Florida (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		British policy emphasized the economic development of East Florida, particularly the development of trade and commercial agriculture, in contrast to the practices of the Spanish whose primary concerns were military defense and christianization of the Indian population.
		The population of East Florida grew, hastened by the immigration of British loyalists fleeing from the revolutionary north and a group of colonists from the Mediterranean region.
		The Florida Boom collapsed in 1926, bringing to a close a significant period of growth for communities throughout the state.
	www.nbbd.com /godo/history/NBrevHist/index.html (9453 words)

	Developmental History of Fort Lauderdale Jo and Gerry Fort Lauderdale waterfront houses and luxury real estate
		Land sales during this era of unprecedented prosperity revolved around subdivisions that were annexed to the original town.
		The Rio Vista subdivision is situated east of the Federal highway in the bend caused by the confluence of the Tarpon River and the New River.
		The already weakened boom was brought to a grinding halt by the disastrous hurricane of September 18, 1926.
	home.att.net /~Jo-Gerry.Shore.to.Please/history (3711 words)

	the florida land boom
		Reporting the Florida land boom of the 1920s [electronic resource] : Kenneth L. Roberts in Florida / by James M. Ricci.
		During the Florida land boom, Addison hobnobbed with, and often designed houses for the rich and famous, including...
		Political controversies have rocked Florida lately, but they can't compare with the hysteria unleashed during the land boom of the 1920s...
	www.floridainlandrealty.com /South-Central-Florida-Real-Estate/the-florida-land-boom.html (414 words)

	FLORIDA IN THE 1920's (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The State of Florida and many cities borrowed considerable amounts of money at high interest rates to build facilities to attract the expected growth of new residents and tourists.
		The strangest element of the Florida real estate industry was the use of binder boys to start land transactions and to relieve realtors of the task of standing around hot, vacant land waiting for investors.
		Florida was a place to vacation, a place to have fun, a place to make money.
	www.floridahistory.org /floridians/1920's.htm (3087 words)

	South Florida history
		Persuaded by land offers from Julia Tuttle and William and Mary Brickell, which were accompanied by fresh orange blossoms to prove that Miami was frost-free, Flagler agreed to extend his railroad south from West Palm Beach, build a luxurious hotel, and lay out the city of Miami.
		The Florida land boom fit the spirit of the Roaring Twenties when women were bobbing their hair and raising their hemlines, bootleg liquor was enjoyed at speakeasies, and South Florida became the nation’s winter playground with its beaches, fancy hotels, horse races, and top-name entertainers.
		When a major hurricane struck South Florida in September of 1926, killing over one hundred people and causing millions of dollars in damage, Miamians were forced to confront the end of the Boom.
	www.historical-museum.org /history/southfla.htm (1732 words)

	Florida's Land Boom [MUST Read on past RE Madness. (My title)] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Florida's Land Boom By 1920, Florida had a population of 968,470 people.
		During this boom, however, most people who bought and sold land in Florida had never even set foot in the state.
		With land prices rising rapidly, many of the buyers planned to sell the land at a profit before the real land payments were due.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/906826/posts (759 words)

	Old Florida Pottery - The history of pottery making in Florida from 1859-1966.
		Old Florida Pottery is the first book to define the history of pottery making here in Florida from before the Civil War to the early 60's.
		There was some beautiful pottery made here in Florida, some of it as good as any made at the Newcomb or Rookwood potteries and not many people know about it.
		The pots, churns, jugs, and jars needed to survive in the Florida wilderness were all made out of state.
	www.oldfloridapottery.com (850 words)

	keylargopage2
		The project was disrupted in late 1926 by a hurricane and the bridge had to be raised higher off the water.
		The building of a road from the mainland was important for Key Largo, as the Florida Land Boom was in progress and vehicle access to land for sale was becoming critical.
		One problem was not a single inch for a land base existed --a total underwater state park.
	www.keyshistory.org /keylargopage2.html (1618 words)

	Florida's History Through Its Places @ Florida OCHP
		They housed the offices of his development corporation, but shortly after their completion the Florida land boom ended and the corporation failed.
		Town hall of Kelsey City (Lake Park), a 1920s land boom town, which was one of the area's first luxury winter resorts.
		Representative of the type of resort hotel designed during the Florida land boom of the 1920s.
	dhr.dos.state.fl.us /facts/reports/places/Counties/Palm_Beach.cfm (962 words)

	MSN Encarta - Multimedia - Florida Land Boom
		MSN Encarta - Multimedia - Florida Land Boom
		New railroads and highways plus rumors of grand real estate schemes brought thousands of people to Florida in the 1920s.
		The state’s population increased dramatically between 1921 and 1926.
	encarta.msn.com /media_461512917/Florida_Land_Boom.html (37 words)

	Florida Land Boom by Bill Bonner (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		In Florida, colleague Steve Sjuggerud tells us that everyone talks about making money in real estate.
		Some coastal real estate in Florida today bears a resemblance to the 1920s boom, and even to the tech stock boom of the late 1990s.
		On September 18, 1926, 400 people died and many thousands were injured, as the hurricane ripped roofs off of houses and tossed elegant yachts into the streets of Miami.
	www.lewrockwell.com /bonner/bonner55.html (545 words)

	History Of Overseas Highway
		The Florida Land Boom was also affecting Key West and the Lower Keys, but in my opinion not to such a great degree.
		Using the remaining car ferries the City of Key West and Florida Keys, a temporary landing for limited automobile travel was quickly planned by the WPA at Snake Creek.
		The 5.31-acre island of Pigeon Key was deeded to the Overseas Bridge and Toll District in 1936 and to Monroe County in 1954.
	www.keyshistory.org /osh.html (4003 words)

	Florida hotels: Boca Raton Resort & Club, Florida, United States. Hotel description, reviews, deals from ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Experience the grandeur and architecture of Boca Raton's past at a 356-acre resort with roots dating back to the days of the Florida Land Boom.
		Stroll the grounds of the resort and marvel at its historic architecture, exotic birds, and beautiful tropical flora from Florida's unspoiled past.
		Although there are plenty of tourist activities nearby, this luxurious resort has so much to see and do, you may be too busy to leave the grounds during your stay.
	www.asiahotels.com /hotelinfo/boca_raton_resort_and_club_fll (184 words)

	Broward Milestones (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Florida passes to Great Britain under the Treaty of Paris ending the Seven Years War.
		Swamp and Overflowed Land Act passes Congress, gives 22 million acres of federal land, including most of present-day Broward, to the State of Florida.
		Florida Land and Mortgage Company, group of British investors, buys Disston holdings in present Broward.
	www.co.broward.fl.us /hci00200.htm (1198 words)

	Historic Preservation
		This district includes a high percentage of architectural styles that typify the Florida Land Boom era and reflect the broad settlement patterns of the City of St. Petersburg.
		Based on this concentration of historic buildings and the retention of the historic character, the North Shore Historic District reflects the architectural influences of the decades before, during, and after the Florida Land Boom era.
		Based on this concentration of historic buildings and the retention of the historic character, Kenwood reflects the architectural influences of the decades before, during, and after the Florida Land Boom era.
	www.stpete.org /HistoricDistricts.htm (1564 words)

	Nie: Wonders of Florida
		Of course, summertime is just around the corner, and that's a good time for a family visit to Weedon Island, or Boyd Hill, or other wonderful places in our state.
		Florida is at the height of what will later be known as the land boom.
		Doc Webb joins a former coworker, Hayworth Johnson, and opens a small drugstore on the corner of Ninth Street and Second Avenue S. Suddenly, the land boom became a bust.
	www.sptimes.com /2002/05/27/news_pf/NIE/Wonders_of_Florida.shtml (1026 words)

	St. Petersburg Historic Landmarks
		Built in 1925, the Studebaker Building is historically significant for its association with the Florida Land Boom of the 1920s and the relationship of the automobile industry and suburbanization.
		Petersburg in particular was the destination of middle class winter tourists who came by car and were abetted in their efforts through the ambitious road building programs of Governor Martin and the completion of the Gandy Bridge in 1924, which encouraged the influx of "tin can tourists" into the city.
		The economic boom of the 1920s saw frenzied growth in all areas of commercial construction, including automotive related structures.
	www.stpete.org /Studebaker.htm (536 words)

	Relocating and Moving to Casey Key, Florida
		Land Area: Casey Key is approximately 8 miles in length, stretching from Siesta Key on the north to the Island of Venice at the southern tip
		As for Casey, he was able to restore the faith of the Seminole Indian leaders, and quiet the frontier uprisings that had plagued the area for many years.
		After the land boom went bust, the name reverted back to Casey Key.
	www.drelocation.com /florida/sarasotaco/caseykey.htm (743 words)

	florida_land_boom from longuevue.co.uk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		During the Florida land boom, Addison hobnobbed with, and often designed houses for the rich and famous, incl...
		The Florida Land Boom William Frazer / John J. Guthrie is available from NEREL...
		Palm Beach's The Breakers during the Florida Land Boom · Palm Beach Everglades Club...
	www.longuevue.co.uk /florida_land_boom.html (291 words)

	Marion County Florida History and Photos 2
		The apartments introduced a new architectural style to Ocala during the Florida land boom; one of the first
		Original owner was one of the pioneer citrus growers in the county.
		Owner was instrumental in developing the turpentine industry in central Florida during the latter part of the last century.
	www.wearefla.com /marion_county_history_and_photos_2.htm (186 words)

	Coral Gables on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Founded at the height of the Florida land boom, Coral Gables is a noted planned city, with tree-lined boulevards and Mediterranean-style buildings.
		The city suburban: an increasing number of businesses are moving into the central core of Coral Gables, lured by the successful launch of a mass transit trolley system.
		CORAL GABLES, FL -- Sen. John Kerry speaks during the first presidential debate at The University of Miami Convocation Center in Coral Gables, Florida, on Thursday, September 30, 2004.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/C/CoralG1ab.asp (861 words)

	Sondheim.com - Putting it together since 1994.
		Meantime, depressed by his lack of success in New York and by health problems, Addison fled to Palm Beach, where the Florida land boom was about to erupt.
		Wilson became Addison's partner, raking in millions during the Florida land boom.
		During the Florida land boom, Addison hobnobbed with, and often designed houses for the rich and famous, including sewing machine heir Paris Singer, who bought Joe's Alligator Farm in Palm Beach and arranged for Addison to start turning the site into tony Worth Avenue.
	www.sondheim.com /features/les_miz3.html (650 words)

	Florida's Land Boom
		Instead, they hired young, ambitious men and women to stand in the hot sun to show the land to prospective buyers and accept a "binder" on the sale.
		During this time, horse and dog racing also grew in Florida as a way to attract rich gamblers.
		The railroads continued to grow throughout the 1920s, and Henry Flagler's railroad that connected Southeast Florida with New York caused other rail routes to be built.
	fcit.coedu.usf.edu /florida/lessons/ld_boom/ld_boom1.htm (710 words)

	Boom & Bust
		By 1925, sales began slacking and when a major hurricane struck South Florida in 1926, the “boom” was over and there was no time to recover as the U.S. fell into the Depression.
		As the years passed, some of those hotels and all of the art deco structures moldered, but in the prosperous 1950s and ‘60s, Florida boomed again.
		Old hotels were restored and hundreds of new ones were built, turning South Florida into one of the world’s most famous resorts.
	www.innerself.com /nyp/floridanaturally/history_boom_bust.htm (285 words)

	Saudi Aramco World : Opa-Locka Rising (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		City leaders are capitalizing on their community's unique architectural theme, and have begun a campaign to rescue some 75 structures built in Opa-locka during the 1920's.
		But it wasn't long before the great Florida land boom of the 1920's came along, and Curtiss couldn't sit still.
		Before the Florida land boom went bust, Curtiss's firm, under the direction of New York architect Bernhardt E. Muller, built more than 100 buildings, of which 75 are still standing.
	www.saudiaramcoworld.com /issue/198905/opa-locka.rising.htm (1645 words)

	THE FLORIDIANS TEXT HOME PAGE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		It may be used as part of a history course or as a popular reference to the story of Florida.
		FLORIDA OF THE CONQUISTADORS FLORIDA OF THE FRENCH
		FLORIDA OF THE SPANISH FLORIDA OF THE BRITISH 1763-1783
	www.floridahistory.org /floridians/textpg.htm (143 words)

	Big Sugar, Big Soy, Big Oil
		For its sake the Florida Land Boom was rigged: to mask underground BO (Big Oil, though note that BO doubles as Bank One), to reclaim not the Everglades, but the Confederate treasury, and to take down the country's most powerful labor bank, all for the original corrupt government insider railroad faction.
		There was a "Disney Realty Company" incorporated in Florida at the height of the Boom in 1926- interestingly juxtaposed with certain Geo.
		Official Records of Highlands County, Florida and of Allen County, Indiana, along with historical documentation and accounts of every sort prove that the public memory is religiously exfoliated to further the causes of BS/BO.
	www.frankkryder.com /sebring2.htm (947 words)

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