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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 15 MIN

William and Mary Brickell: Pioneers of South Florida

from Tales From South Florida: Stories of the People and Places That Shaped South Florida · host BILL MONTY

Long before Miami became one of the world's most famous cities, it was a remote frontier settlement along the Miami River. In this episode of Tales From South Florida, we explore the lives of William and Mary Brickell, their friendship with Julia Tuttle, their partnership with Henry Flagler, and the events that led to the founding of Miami in 1896.Discover what Miami was called before incorporation, how the Great Freeze helped change Florida's future, and why the Brickell name remains one of the most recognized names in South Florida today.Your kind support helps to keep the stories coming. I THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. BUY ME A COFFEE Past Episode Links: Julia Tuttle and Eddie RiceknbackerHenry Flagler and The Train That Built FloridaWilliam Brickell, Mary Brickell, Julia Tuttle, Henry Flagler, Miami history, Brickell Avenue history, Brickell district history, Brickell Key, Florida pioneers, South Florida history, Miami River history, Florida East Coast Railway, Mother of Miami, Florida history podcast, early Miami settlers, historic Miami #MiamiHistory #WilliamBrickell #MaryBrickell  #JuliTuttle #HenryFlagler  #BrickellAvenue #FloridaHistory  SouthFloridaHistory #HistoricMiami #OldFlorida #FloridaPodcast #MiamiHeritage Send Me a MessageSupport the showClick the Leave A Message link above to text Bill Monty...FREE!Share your Memories here: Send a voice message to TalesFromSouthFloridaVisit our website at Tales From South Florida Want to be a guest on Tales From South Florida? Send Bill Monty a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17520056164340322cfae84a5 - Search Share your South Florida memories with us at [email protected] or leave us a voice mailat 754-800-3170. Be sure to tell us your name and the best way to contact you as well as the story you'd like to tell.

Long before Miami became one of the world's most famous cities, it was a remote frontier settlement along the Miami River. In this episode of Tales From South Florida, we explore the lives of William and Mary Brickell, their friendship with Julia Tuttle, their partnership with Henry Flagler, and the events that led to the founding of Miami in 1896. Discover what Miami was called before incorporation, how the Great Freeze helped change Florida's future, and why the Brickell name remains one of...

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