When the Town of Homestead was incorporated on January 27, 1913, there wasn't a town hall where…read morecity officials could meet. The newly formed town decided to use Sistrunk Hall, a wooden building located just west of the 1911 Bank of Homestead. It became the first Homestead Town Hall but it burned down on September 7, 1916. After the fire the Town Council decided to build their own town hall. Miami architect Harold Hastings Mundy was hired to design the building. Mundy was born in 1878 in Ontario, Canada. He worked as the architect for the Dade County School district where he designed Coconut Grove Elementary School, Robert E. Lee Junior High School, and Miami Edison High School. John F. Umphrey who had built a number of buildings in the area was awarded the contract to build the town hall for $4,418.00, doors excluded. He completed the building in 90 days. The lower floor near the front of the building housed the city fire department, fire trucks and a hose-drying room. The rear area held the police station and jail cells. There were four jail cells for men while the jail cells for female prisoners were in a separate building located in back of the Town Hall. Municipal offices, the city's clerk office, mayor's office, and the city council chambers were on the second floor. A small one story addition to the south, at 41 N. Krome Ave., is now used as an entrance to the museum. It was added in 1924 as offices for the County Agricultural Agent and the Redland District Chamber of Commerce. The police and fire departments eventually moved out and the town hall was remodeled in 1956. The jail cells were removed and the bottom floor was turned into office space for the growing city government. The building served as the Town Hall for almost 60 years before it was deemed too small. In 1975, a new city hall designed by Edward M. Ghezzi , was built at 790 N. Homestead Boulevard. The new city hall dedication took place on November 23, 1975. The old town hall was used as a Senior Citizens Center and a State of Florida Department of Corrections, Bureau of Probation and Parole, office. In 1980, the town considered demolishing the building in order to make more room for parking. City council members Irving Peskoe and Ruth Campbell opposed the demolition. Through the efforts of Peskoe and Campbell, $61,000 was donated from members of the community and a State grant of $173,363 was obtained for the restoration of the building. Anyone who donate $250 or more was honored on an "Above and Beyond the Call" plaque mounted on the wall on the left side of the entrance to the Museum. The museum was founded in 1994 through the efforts of Ruth Campbell who had deep ties to Homestead. Her husband was Harold "Pete" Campbell, who was a grandson of Thomas Alexander Campbell, who Campbell Drive is named after. Ruth was a Homestead city councilperson and a vice-mayor. On November 7, 1997, the historic Homestead Town Hall was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. After 23 years of serving on the town council Ruth retired in June of 2017. She passed away on May 7, 2019. The museum contains displays of historical artifacts, copies of photographs of early families and places, a library, and archives open to researchers. There are books by local historians for research and for sale. One of the most popular exhibit is the City of Homestead's original 1924 American LaFrance fire truck, which was restored by private citizens in Tampa Bay. The truck is now back home in it's original building. I love how this historic building was saved and repurposed into a history museum. If you are interested in the history of Homestead, the resources offered here are a great place to start. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Admission is free.

What a charming and quaint museum. Loved learning about Homestead's history. Certainly informative.read more

This library in Homestead is really nice. It's clean, well-kept, and my children genuinely enjoyed…read morespending time here. The staff are polite, helpful, and welcoming, which I really appreciated. That said, because it's a public library in the Florida City area, you do need to stay aware of your surroundings. There can be a mix of people coming in and out, including some individuals who may make you feel a bit uncomfortable at times. What concerned me most, though, was my experience with security. I went into the restroom to change and breastfeed my 6-month-old daughter, and the security guard repeatedly knocked on the door in a way that felt excessive and made me extremely uncomfortable. As a mother trying to care for my baby, that situation felt inappropriate and unsettling. Overall, the facility and staff are great, but I hope management addresses situations like this so families can feel fully safe and comfortable while visiting.

I visited the Cyberarium expecting a modern library experience. While it does offer tech perks like…read morelaptop access, I was really let down by the book selection--none of the six titles I was looking for were available. It feels more like a tech hub than a true library. Also, parking is a hassle. There's a paid garage, but the entrance to the Cyberarium is on the opposite end of the building, and there's no direct access from the garage to the library itself. Not very user-friendly, especially if you're carrying things or dealing with bad weather

John was very very easy to work with and accommodating of us for our tour in Miami and the…read moreEverglades. He shared with us the very interesting Wynwood area with all the street art murals, which were amazing. He worked with us to customize our trip and did all of this for a very fair price. I would strongly recommend him.

My family and I have been to Miami before but had not truly been on a proper tour of the city. We…read morefound out about Miami Native Tours via Trip Advisor, and upon looking at John's website, we knew that he would be the right guy for the job. All I can say, and I'm sure my family would say the same, is what an AMAZING experience. Booking was easy, straightforward, and at a very reasonable price. Throughout the tour, we saw manatees and covered the backroads of Wynwood, with my family and I, at the end, being dropped off in South Point Park in South Beach for a wonderful sunset. John was an extremely informative guide, and I left the tour feeling like I could teach a college course about the history of Miami! 10/10 experience and just a great day

Amazing place! Owner was so kind and sweet. He stayed open later for us to come in. We just had to…read morecall ahead the day before and book an appointment. Will definitely come back!

From the owner: Oakland Park Selfie Museum is your one stop shop for photography, content creation, and fun. Come…read moredown for an hour at our fully equipped studio for a unique time and create selfie Magic!

This venue is exceptional!…read more I was invited by MAC, a local non-profit, to participate in the special screening of "A million miles away" in this Historic Theater. The venue reminded me of those intimate and welcoming venues we had back in the days. It is centrally located in downtown Homestead. You can't miss it. Its architecture will captivate you. If you have yet to walk inside, I recommend you do it. If is one of those places that hold history and should be experienced.

Early pioneers James Washington English and Henry Booker Sr. built the Seminole Theater in 1921 in…read moredowntown Homestead. The silent movie theater opened Nov. 26, 1921. On March 1940, the theater burned down after a fire started on the stage causing a complete loss of the building. The replacement theater was an Art Deco building designed by noted national theater architect Roy A. Benjamin. It is noted as being the only Art Deco building in downtown Homestead. After operating for almost 40 years the Seminole closed its doors in 1979 due to financial trouble. More trouble was in store for this theater when Hurricane Andrew in 1992 ripped off the roof and nearly destroyed the theater again. In 1993, unable to make the repairs, the owners donated the dilapidated structure to the city. Historic preservationists began working on it to bring it back. In May of 2014 Homestead voters passed a bond referendum to give 5 million dollars to renovate the theater and turn it into a cultural arts center. Another $550,000 was awarded by two state grants. With the infusion of funds, a restored Seminole Theater was able to open on December 12, 2015 for a Grand Opening Gala, "A Night on Broadway." I love when a historic building is saved and repurposed for the arts. Especially when it is as gorgeous as this one. As I went by people were lining up for an evening performance. It is wonderful that dedicated preservationists were able to save this theater for people to enjoy today.

end to end is a serious gallery with blue chip art . the…read moreowner jeremiah will bend over to help you build a fine art collection or help you to sell part of your collection. i did not know they offer custom framing, installing and shipping of art. one stop one shop

Great atmosphere and Not only art!!!! They have a good amount of Key CGC comics for sale in there…read moreat market value. So may want to check here before trying to buy online.

REALLY AMAZING SERVICE!!!! They framed my painting in a really short time, so beautiful and really…read moregood price! Details and attention amazing! Thank you!!

Look no further! Andy is professional, knowledgeable and my art was framed beautifully and…read morequickly. They have a vast selection of frames to choose from and all high quality. Will definitely be using their services again in the future.

Love finding awesome little gems while out exploring new areas. I've always had a soft spot for…read morebeautiful artwork so while Ben was finishing up his local craft beers next door, I wandered over to this amazing gallery. The work was just so beautiful with perfect vibrant colors. I could tell they are loved by the locals as while I was there viewing, there was a couple that the owner's wife was speaking to and I could overhear that they were there to get another piece. This is the type of unique Florida artwork that I will want once I get the space for it because though it says Florida, it is just not like all the other typical painting or designs you see. And damn... I'll have to make another trip down to pick them out! :)

what a delight meeting Pasta and exploring his gallery. we are excited to hang out new original…read morepiece. Pasta's creativity comes out in every piece of work he paints

Dayamis and her sister are absolute legends! I was referred to them for cleaning/restoration of…read moreartwork. I had them work on several pieces that had significant damage over the past several decades, they completely brought the pieces back to life and they look brand new! I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of Art restoration. Below are before and afters! I've Been Framed down the road did the framing.

A very cool little artsy gift shop in the heart of Little Havana, Miami, FL. Almost everything is…read morehandmade by local artist. The wire rings, wood necklaces, and impressionistic paintings of old Cuba were very impressive. I almost bought one of the small canvases that were only $80. This is definitely a shop to stop at while visiting.