Miami’s Anniversary Week: 129 Years of History, Business, and the Secret to Its Global Success (1886–2024)
(By Maqueda-Maurizio) The miracle of a city that was born from a mosquito-infested swamp, in the literal middle of nowhere. A visionary woman. A railroad magnate. That’s how Miami was founded — the only major American city established by a woman: Julia Tuttle. This July 28th, Miami celebrates 129 years of transformation—from a village of 300 residents into Latin America’s financial and cultural hub, with a GDP of USD $457 billion (2024).
Reading Time: 5 Minutes
(By Maqueda-Maurizio) The miracle of a city that was born from a mosquito-infested swamp, in the literal middle of nowhere. A visionary woman. A railroad magnate. That’s how Miami was founded — the only major American city established by a woman: Julia Tuttle. This July 28th, Miami celebrates 129 years of transformation—from a village of 300 residents into Latin America’s financial and cultural hub, with a GDP of USD $457 billion (2024).
Reading Time: 5 Minutes