The Gilded Age Families Who Built South Florida (Documentary)
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- Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025
- Although these days, South Florida is known for beaches and nightlife, the Gilded Age Families who help build the region from an under explored wilderness to a bustling cultural capital have many stories to tell in this full-length, in-depth documentary.
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0:00 Introduction
Henry Flagler and His Family
Julia Tuttle: The Mother of Miami
The Brickell Family: Founders of Wealthy Miami
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Henry Flagler, often hailed as one of the founding fathers of Florida, was a pivotal figure in the development of the southeastern coast of the United States.
His vision and investments transformed Florida’s east coast into a vibrant series of resort towns and cities, linked by his Florida East Coast Railway.
Flagler's legacy is intertwined with the grand hotels he built in St. Augustine, Palm Beach, and Miami, which helped establish the region as a winter haven for the wealthy northerners of the Gilded Age.
Julia Tuttle, known as "The Mother of Miami," holds the unique distinction of being the only female founder of a major American city.
Her foresight and determination were instrumental in convincing Henry Flagler to extend his railroad to the area that would eventually become Miami.
Tuttle owned citrus groves in the region and famously sent orange blossoms to Flagler during a winter freeze to prove that Miami had a uniquely warm climate, which influenced his decision to expand his railway and develop the city.
The Brickell family, pioneers and key players in Miami's early development, contributed significantly to the region’s growth. Mary Brickell, alongside her husband William, initially acquired land south of the Miami River.
They developed this land by creating residential lots and selling them to newcomers, which eventually led to the establishment of the Brickell neighborhood, known today as one of Miami’s most affluent areas. Their real estate ventures and strategic foresight were crucial in shaping Miami into a thriving urban center.
Together, these figures underscore the dynamic history of Miami, from a remote outpost to a bustling metropolis, each playing a distinct role in its development through their unique contributions and visionary actions.
Their legacies continue to influence Miami’s cultural and economic landscape today.
I've been basking in the sun of South Florida for my entire life. I was born here, and I still live here.
Same here 🌴💕
Flagler College is stunning. Worth a look if you’re in St. Augustine.
I'm just now watching this and learning new things about my beloved native home state!
Loved that they covered the Brickells. Huge for us in Miami. Wouldn't be Miami without them
Shame you didn’t care enough to read up on it sooner. History is a fascinating subject.
Excellent production and authentic enthusiasm Eric
I love history❤
My elementary school in Miami is named after Henry M. Flagler so yes I knew but love this video going into detail!
Thank you
much appreciated from Punta Gorda Florida
made Charlotte County my home for thirty years and love it
I also ment to say that I was born and raised in MIAMI-DADE CO. and now I'm living in Avon Park, Fl. I very deeply miss my native Miami!
Interesting/informative/entertaining.
Thank you!
I lived in Florida for over 21 yrs 1st Tampa now Orlando. This was interesting just subscribed
Thanks, Joe!
Very interesting! Now I get why my Great grandfather left the East Coast of Florida and settled on the West Coast.
Even then it was quieter on the West side. The East Coast is vastly different than the West. I hope it stays that way a little longer.
Wow I actually grew up in Flagler County, which is Bunnell (pronounced BUH-nell) and Palm Coast. I just learned more history about my hometown then I ever did growing up
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We vacation on Flagler Beach in the summer. The most wonderful place on the world. This summer, my family swam in the ocean with sea turtles!
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i went there in march one year on vacation im from connecticut.........omg it was so freakin hot and humid...walking from the a/c to a car is enough time to sweat through your clothes lol......i was constantly thirsty and my brain melted......im not sure how people live there haha......key west was more comfortable but that bridge thing in the ocean freaked me out lol
Feel the same way! Orlando in April one year was awful!
Your description is of the most accurate. Yes, it is f***ing hot down here, today is 96° and summer just started. Fml!
after thirty years of acclimating; can go out and walk and ride but preferably not between the hours of ten and four lol 😊
@@susiefairfield7218 you are one tough cookie lol
Never travel to New Orleans.
You didn't mention the plantations?
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Some immigration instruments Flagler used still exist today. Born and raised here , it was never paradise or affluent for so many.
Amazing how many times Ohio was mentioned.
but the british AI voice pronounced it o-HEE-o
theres a lot of streets in my town called Toledo Blade
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Why don’t rich people wanna be railroad barons anymore? We don’t need a luxury brand, we just need cross country rail
Haha, too many regulations and NIMBYs! :)
High speed trains are upcoming connecting major cities. One new one running thru my area, Central FL, connects Miami with Orlando, Brightline. These are a coming thing now government funded mostly. I'm sure there are investors would benefit. I think high speed rails going direct cross country are impractical. People would rather fly. A high speed train from coast to coast would be okay with me, tho, I'm terrified of flying!
Look what the spawns of the gilded age did to us.
“A women of remarkable beauty and intelligence ”? I’m going to have to disagree. Is that a personal opinion from the author or is that public consensus
Every time I hear these people described as “remarkable beauties” I keep saying to myself, “it’s in the eye the beholder, it’s in the eye of the beholder!”
I find them anything but.
Definitely public consensus if you must ask.
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As far as the convict Workforce and slave labor accusations what's the difference in the whole area and time the coal mines did that until the 50s almost the 60s the mines in Colorado Idaho Montana all did the same thing company owns stores housing and low wages that was a way life was