South Beach in Miami Beach in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Carlos J. Finlay
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
1. Carlos J. Finlay Marker
Carlos J. Finlay
1833-1915
Who discovered the transmission of yellow fever by the mosquito and made it posible to ovecome such a terrible scourge
The world regards this Cuban scientist as a great benefactor of humanity
Presented to the City of Miami Beach by the Republic of Cuba
August 20, 1949
Erected 1949 by The Republic of Cuba.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is August 20, 1949.
Location. 25° 47.816′ N, 80° 7.776′ W. Marker is in Miami Beach, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. It is in South Beach. It is on 21st Street west of Collins Avenue, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in the southern half of Collins Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Miami Beach FL 33139, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Florida, on the Gold Coast, and in Greater Miami. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Josι Martν (within shouting distance of this marker); Simσn Bolνvar (within shouting distance of this marker); Melvin J. Richard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Desi Arnaz (1917-1986) (about 400 feet away); Jackie Gleason (approx. 0.3 miles away); Miami Beach Municipal Auditorium
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Also see . . . Carlos J. Finlay. (Submitted on May 31, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
2. Carlos J. Finlay Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
3. The bust of Carlos J. Finlay
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
4. A nearby marker dedicated to Nicaraguan pioneer doctor Luis Henry Debayle
This marker reads:
The City of Leon Nicaragua presents to Miami Beach, Fla., with this monument of its immortal scientist, benefactor and humanitarian
Dr. Luis Henry Debayle
As a token of goodwill, and Inter-American Solidarity.
The City of Leon Nicaragua presents to Miami Beach, Fla., with this monument of its immortal scientist, benefactor and humanitarian
Dr. Luis Henry Debayle
As a token of goodwill, and Inter-American Solidarity.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
5. The nearby monument and marker to Dr. Luis Henry Debayle
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 623 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 31, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
