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Carmen Petsoules / Mary Brickell Collection, 1837- 2006 11 Linear Feet

 
Petsoules, Carmen

The collection consists of materials depicting the role of Mary Brickell as one of the "founding mothers" of the city of Miami, Florida. Documents detail her work as a landowner and real estate developer. The materials balance the personal and professional lives of Mary Brickell and her descendants. The collection demonstrates the growth and shaping of Miami, from the founding documents establishing the city of Miami to modern day developments in the Brickell area. The collection also documents the work of local Miami historian Carmen Petsoules and her efforts to revive public awareness of Mary Brickell and have her officially recognized as one of the founders of the city of Miami. The collection includes appraisal reports, architectural plans, bills, estate records, leases, maps, newspaper clippings, personal papers, photographs, property records, research materials, scrapbooks, silverware, tax records, warranty deeds, and wills.

  1. FIU Special Collections

Tampa Palms Development papers, 1978-1981, Date acquired: 04/22/2015 4.50 Linear Feet 3 boxes several blueprints

 
Tampa Palms is located north of the University of South Florida's campus, along Bruce B Downs Street. The area includes homes, shops, offices, churches, schools, and other facilities. The development project began in 1978 and was completed in 1981. The donor of the materials worked with Deltona Corporation, which planned the development of the site. The site consisted of 5,400 acres on either side of State Route 581 between Cypress Creek and Trout Creek.
  1. USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections