Discover the History of Miami’s Richmond Heights

Nov. 18, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series is Miami’s Richmond Heights from local authors Patricia Harper Garrett and Jessica Garrett Modkins. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images chronicling the growth and change of the community.

Richmond Heights, a community in southwest Miami, was founded in 1949 by Capt. Frank Crawford Martin for African American World War II veterans. Captain Martin, also a veteran, thought this community would be a good business venture, but for this white man in the late 1940s it turned into a tool for social change leading all the way to the White House.

Miami’s Richmond Heights chronicles the beginnings of the original residents who were World War II veterans, including Tuskegee Airmen, as well as Fortune 500 presidents, doctors, university professors and many other professionals. It explores the vision for the community, how it translated to residents and to Pres. Harry Truman’s involvement.

Highlights of Miami’s Richmond Heights include:

•A collection of historic documents, like the ledger indicating the first 25 families who signed contracts to move into the community.
•The story of Anthony Palmore, who is credited as the first Black United States Postmaster in the state of Florida.
•Images of the pool in Richmond Heights, the first pool located inside a community for Blacks in Miami.
•President Harry Truman’s involvement in the development of Richmond Heights.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.

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