Crafts in Coral Gables in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Coral Gables Miracle Mile

Photographed By Marsha A. Matson, April 9, 2015

1. Coral Gables Miracle Mile Marker

Inscription. Immediately after World War II, the "Father of Miracle Mile," George K. Zain and his wife, City Commissioner Rebyl Zain conceived, developed and implemented the concept of a Miracle Mile for the section of Coral Way between Douglas Road and Le Jeune Road. The street was officially named Miracle Mile in 1955 by resolution of the Coral Gables City Commission.

In 1949, Albert H. Friedman of Ro'al Apparel Shop that he owned with his wife Rose, with "Jimmy" Baldi of J. Baldi Salon, and Carroll Seghers of Carroll's Jewelers established the Miracle Mile Merchants Association, often holding meetings in the rear of Ro'al at 348 Miracle Mile. The Association honored Mr. Friedman in 1980 for outstanding achievement in the establishment and promotion of Miracle Mile by officially declaring him "Mr. Miracle Mile." In 2005, the Coral Gables City Commission named the Downtown District in honor of George and Rebyl Zain and Albert H. Friedman.

Coral Gables Miracle Mile is composed of small boutiques in the heart of the Central Business District and is one of the few remaining developments of its type that has maintained its original purpose and significance in the continental United States.

Erected by City of Coral Gables.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.

Location. 25° 44.957′ N, 80° 15.701′ W. Marker is in Coral Gables, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. It is in Crafts. Marker is on Miracle Mile (State Road 972) east of Southwest 42nd Avenue (State Road 953), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 348 Miracle Mile, Miami FL 33134, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Edgar Merrick (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Police and Fire Station (about 600 feet away); George E. Merrick (about 600 feet away); City of Coral Gables (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Packing House of Coral Gables Plantation (approx. 0.6 miles away); U of M Opened Here (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Historic 1926 White Way Lights (approx. 0.7 miles away); Coral Gables Merrick House (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coral Gables.

Photographed By Marsha A. Matson, April 9, 2015

2. Coral Gables Miracle Mile Marker

View of Miracle Mile and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Marsha A. Matson, April 9, 2015

3. View of Miracle Mile and marker

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circa 1950

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Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2015, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. This page has been viewed 682 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 10, 2015, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.