Homestead, Florida: From Railroad Boom to Sonic Boom

by Seth H. Bramson, Bob J. Jensen

Originally settled prior to the coming of the Florida East Coast Railway in 1904, Homestead became only the second incorporated municipality in Dade County in 1913. A land of rich soil steeped in agricultural heritage, the area soon grew into a marvelously diverse city of more than sixty thousand residents. The foundation laid by the railroad gave way to the aviation industry when the city became home to Homestead Air Force Base, now Homestead Air Reserve Base. The city has also dealt with adversity, rebuilding itself from the devastation of Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Homestead is now the gateway to two national parks and is home to Homestead-Miami Speedway, a unique winery and a thriving business community. Join authors Seth H. Bramson and Bob Jensen as they detail the rich history of this South Florida gem.

160 pages, Paperback

First published August 19, 2013

Reviews

[Dayle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Brief but interesting story of the beginnings of Homestead, Florida.

[Drae Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

Copasetic. Met the need. Wanted to read because part of my life was around there but moved away years ago. Found some parts very interesting. Level of detail, moderate. Writing, good enough. Struggled with 3-4 stars but deserves more than a three. Probably not your cup of tea unless you are interested in the area.

[Jim Poling · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was enjoyable enough if you’re interested in the topic. The authors seem to know about the topic and care about the city but the book didn’t seem extensively researched and was a little clumsy at times. It felt more like a well researched school project or a large “book of facts”. If you’re interested in the city of homestead and the south dade area it’s worth checking out.