Kendall in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dice House
In 1916, David Brantley Dice and Jessie Van May Dice moved to the Kendall area from Little River in northern Miami. The couple purchased a tract of land from J.J. Hinson and established a farm. Later, they opened a small general store and lived above it until 1920, when they constructed this home. The Dices’ general store was the center of the small pioneer community as one of the few buildings with a telephone. This house represents one of the last remaining frame vernacular buildings in Kendall, and is a symbol of the simple life in early southern Miami-Dade County. It was designated as a historical site by Miami-Dade County in 1989. The house was severely damaged in 1992 during Hurricane Andrew, and deteriorated thereafter. In 2005, it came under threat of demolition. Through the combined efforts of the Dade Heritage Trust, the District County Commissioner, Miami-Dade County Office of Historic Preservation and local community advocates, it was saved. The house was relocated four blocks west from its original location at 9840 Southwest 77 Avenue to Continental Park. The house was then restored and converted into a community center.
A Florida Heritage Site
Erected 2019 by The Dade Heritage Trust, Miami-Dade County, and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-1057.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 25° 40.639′ N, 80° 19.603′ W. Marker is in Kendall, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. Marker is at the intersection of Southwest 100th Street and Southwest 82nd Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Southwest 100th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10000 Southwest 82nd Avenue, Kendall FL, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named The Dice House (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Wayside Park (approx. ¾ mile away); Special Agent Jerry Dove, Special Agent Benjamin Grogan (approx. 1.4 miles away); Miami Serpentarium (approx. 1.7 miles away); Whilden-Carrier Cottage (approx. 2.6 miles away); Pinecrest Gardens (approx. 2.7 miles away); Historical Entrance Building (approx. 2.7 miles away); Doc Thomas House (approx. 3.2 miles away).
Also see . . . Dice House. Metropolitan Dade County Historic Preservation Board PDF (Submitted on March 19, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.