In 2025 and 2026, a dozen cities across South Florida mark their 100th anniversaries — communities that rose quickly during the boom years of the 1920s and grew into the region we know today.In History We Call Home: 100 Years of South Florida, WLRN reporters take listeners city by city — from Miami to Boca Raton, Hollywood to Jupiter— uncovering the stories that shaped these places, and the people whose contributions were often overlooked.From historic churches and neighborhoods, to racetracks, schools, beaches, and cultural landmarks, this series explores how South Florida was built — and who was left out of the official histories.
History We Call Home
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In 2025 and 2026, a dozen cities across South Florida mark their 100th anniversaries — communities that rose quickly during the boom years of the 1920s and grew into the region we know today.In History We Call Home: 100 Years of South Florida, WLRN reporters take listeners city by city — from Miami to Boca Raton, Hollywood to Jupiter— uncovering the stories that shaped these places, and the people whose contributions were often overlooked.From historic churches and neighborhoods, to racetracks, schools, beaches, and cultural landmarks, this series explores how South Florida was built — and who was left out of the official histories.
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Hollywood: A historic hotel in limbo, and a history of segregation
When Hollywood was founded in 1925, its developer imagined a glamorous resort city. In part one, we revisit the Hollywood Beach Resort Hotel — and how it shaped the early identity of Hollywood.Also in this episode: Before Hollywood existed, a segregated Black neighborhood called Liberia was already there. We explore how Jim Crow laws shaped life in Hollywood — and how Liberia’s legacy is remembered today.From Palm Beach County to Miami-Dade, 11 cities are celebrating their centennials in 2025 and 2026. WLRN News' series "History We Call Home" spotlights the moments, ideas and people that made these cities part of our community's fabric over the past century.
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Davie: The century-old school from before the horses and rodeos
Long before the Town of Davie became known for its horses and rodeos, it was miles of wild, untamed Everglades. In the early 1900s, after the wetlands were drained, settlers came looking for new opportunities… to farm, to build, to start fresh. Those early pioneers learned to work the land and build a community from the ground up. At the center of it all was the Davie School, now known as the Old Davie School Museum.From Palm Beach County to Miami-Dade, 11 cities are celebrating their centennials in 2025 and 2026. WLRN News' series "History We Call Home" spotlights the moments, ideas and people that made these cities part of our community's fabric over the past century.
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