Miami Springs · Est. 1926
Miami Springs
Historical Society
Celebrating Our Centennial — 100 Years of Miami Springs
About the Society
The Miami Springs Historical Society preserves and shares the rich history of one of Florida's most distinctive communities, founded by aviation pioneer Glenn Hammond Curtiss during the 1920s Florida land boom. Our museum at 501 East Drive chronicles the city's remarkable story — from Glenn Curtiss's Pueblo Revival vision to a centennial celebration. All are welcome through our open doors.
Visit Us
501 East Drive
Miami Springs, FL 33166
Museum Hours
Saturdays, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Contact
Email Us
(305) 884-4406
P.O. Box 660175, Miami Springs, FL 33266-0175
A City Born from Vision
Miami Springs owes its existence to Glenn Hammond Curtiss and James Bright, who during the 1920s Florida land boom developed Country Club Estates — one of Florida's first planned communities, alongside Coral Gables and Opa-locka.
Curtiss laid out the Circle and Pueblo Revival architecture. Country Club Estates was incorporated in 1926 and later renamed Miami Springs.
Harris & Ewing. Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division. Public Domain.
Architecture of the Southwest
Curtiss chose the Pueblo Revival style as the architectural theme for Miami Springs — a novelty in 1920s South Florida, drawing on the adobe traditions of the American Southwest.
Thick stucco walls, flat roofs, rounded corners, and decorative vigas gave the city a look unlike anywhere else in Miami-Dade County. The Curtiss Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Fishbaugh, W.A. (William Arthur). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Public Domain.
One Hundred Years — 1926 to 2026
In 2026, Miami Springs marks one hundred years since its incorporation — a century of growth, resilience, and community in one of Florida's most distinctive cities.
We invite you to be part of the centennial. Visit our museum at 501 East Drive, follow us on Facebook, and explore 100miamisprings.com — the official centennial site.
Eisenthesky Productions released to public domain per file information., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Events
- Apr 11
MSHS Booth — River Cities Regatta
Visit the Miami Springs Historical Society booth at the River Cities Regatta — Miami Springs’ annual celebration of local culture, art, music, and food. Stop by to learn about the city’s history, the centennial, and how to get involved with the Society.
- Apr 12
Tours and Talks at the Mansion
Join us for an evening of hors d’oeuvres and drinks, a series of short historical talks, and guided tours of the historic Curtiss Mansion. All are welcome.
- May 12
Monthly Membership Meeting
Our monthly membership meeting, open to all members. Come stay informed, get involved, and connect with fellow history enthusiasts.
Connect With Us
Follow our Facebook page for announcements, photos, and community updates.
Miami Springs Historical Society
We share stories, photographs, and announcements about Miami Springs history and upcoming events on our Facebook page. Like and follow us to stay connected with our community.
Visit our Facebook Page →Board of Directors
Board elections are held each April.
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Emily (Bruener) Messina
President
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Isabel Escuela Gueits
Vice President of Operations
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Carlos Gueits
Vice President of Development
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Ken Wilde
Historian
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Esther Flores
Secretary
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Pam Carneri
Public Relations Director
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Maria Petralanda
Communications Coordinator
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Mike Hiscano
Museum Tour Coordinator
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Jaime Petralanda
Historic Community Affairs Liaison