Though I now live in Asheville, North Carolina, I grew up in Miami Springs from 1951 to 1973 when my dad was a pilot for National Airlines. With so much water around, most of the kids I knew learned to swim at the Miami Springs Villas. What could be better than hangin’ out…
The historical home of Glenn Hammond Curtiss is a place of wonder in many ways. Our team has made it a life mission to provide every attendee with an experience they would not be able to find elsewhere in America, but the Curtiss Mansion is more than just a big house, it is…
I was 7 years old in 1952 and had been living with my family in a ranch-like home complete with a barn, horses & chicken coop on Miami International Airport property for about a year since moving down from the Bronx, New York. We lived at the airport ranch for free because my dad was…
For a small town girl from Stratford, CT, the Stratford Town Hall, Sterling House and Public Library were gems! Having lived in MIA, NYC, SFO, and RIO, etc., there are many choices. However residing in Miami Springs, FL since 1961, my favorite is The Curtiss Mansion! September 1969. From the 14th floor of…
I can sum up my memories at the Mansion with more than one event at most of the facilities: Paying a fee to make use of the Villas pool for the summer. Playing handball and racquetball on the wall by the pool. Riding my bike with my mom to have breakfast at the…