Curtiss Mansion’s May 💌 Newsletter

May 2020 Newsletter

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~ Beautiful In Its Simplicity ~

The Curtiss Mansion was designed in the Pueblo Revival style and was constructed in 1925 by aviation pioneer Glenn Hammond Curtiss, developer of Miami Springs, Hialeah and Opa-locka, Florida. Curtiss lived at the large, two-story residence alongside his wife, Lena Curtiss, until his death in 1930.

Dear Mansion Friends,

May is a special month to celebrate and be thankful;

Here are some historical dates and new

events to remember.

We would like you to know our hearts are with you all during this alone-but-together time we are all living. Hoping we can all get together soon and celebrate life.

May you stay Safe and Healthy.

Team Curtiss

Happy Teacher Appreciation week

May 4th to 8th

"Not all Superheroes wear capes"

Happy Nurses Week

May 6 to 12

Thank you for all you sacrifice!

“Thank you for showing up every day during these extraordinary times; for caring for and supporting the individuals we serve as well as each other; and for performing your work with a continued commitment to service excellence! You are not only an inspiration, but are valued beyond all measure.”

On May 8th, we had the honor of seeing the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels gave a Salute in the Sky in honor of South Florida Healthcare Professional and First Responders. And just in time to celebrate U.S. Naval Aviation Birthday. #AmericaStronger #BlueAngelsFlyOver #HealthcareHeroesSalute

I am very sure Glenn H. Curtiss would be very proud.

Happy Birthday, Naval Aviation!

May 8th

On May 8, 1911, 109 years ago, Capt. Washington Chambers prepared the requisition for the first U.S. Navy seaplane, the A-1 Triad, marking the birth of Naval Aviation. Before the Navy purchased the aircraft, it had a keen interest in aviation.

In 1910, the Navy appointed an aviation officer, Eugene Ely, whom Glenn Curtiss offered to train for free at his aviation camp. Ely, whose accomplishments of firsts in naval aviation are many, demonstrated that an aircraft could take off and land on a ship. From those humble beginnings, the Navy’s aircraft inventory has grown exponentially in both size and capability. Naval aviation has been pivotal during peacetime and war, and its capabilities are the envy of the world.

May 10th, 2020

When you're a child

she walks before you

to set an example.

When you're a teenager

she walks behind you

to be there should you need her.

When you're an adult she

walks beside you

so that as two friends you

can enjoy Life together.

He is remembered for all his amazing accomplishments.

He held the first U.S. pilot's license and the world land-speed record, 136 mph, set on the sands of Ormond Beach on a motorcycle of his design and manufacture. He is known

as the father of Naval Aviation.

Click the link below for a PBS video on his life.

Glenn H. Curtiss | Path Through History | WSKG History

Curtiss Fun Facts

Do you know where Glenn Curtiss got his name?

His mother gave him the name Glenn because she would look at a glen everyday from their house. A glen is a narrow valley.

Deals & Discounts

For all Venue Rental Information email:

Events@curtissmansion.org

or call 305-869-5180

Ext. 103 Sherry Feijoo

Ext.105 Javier Diaz

Kids Corner

CMI Saturday Tours

(Cancelled until further notice)

Curtiss Mansion Historical Tour

EVERY Saturday at 10AM for 1-Hr.

Please join us at one of our Saturday tours when we reopen.!

Come and learn about the life and inventions our famed aviator,

Glenn Curtiss from our fun and knowledgeable docents for $5.00 per person. Special group tours are available year round. Contact us for details.

The above pictures are from a recent tours led by our

wonderful docents Sam and Buzz.

See you soon!

Photo Credit: Miami Springs Historic Society – Ken Wilde

Lena's Online Gift Shop

CLICK HERE to Visit Our Online Gift Shop

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MAKE A DONATION, TRIBUTE OR MEMORIAL GIFT

Your donation to Curtiss Mansion, Inc. (CMI), a Florida-registered, not-for-profit 501(c)-3 organization, helps the procurement of exhibits, programs and supports a wide variety of educational events and other community services, as well as the ongoing restoration of our gardens and outbuildings. Gifts to the Curtiss Mansion are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Make your gift to the Curtiss Mansion today and help us continue to share the extraordinary life, career and spirit of Glenn H. Curtiss.

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Become a Docent or Volunteer at the

Curtiss Mansion when we reopen!

Are you interested in Local History? Aviation?

Urban Planning? Architecture? Invention?

Join our wonderful community of Docents and Volunteers.

Learn how to lead our weekly Saturday tours from

the current friendly and knowledgeable docents.

All Ages Welcome!

High School to Retired.

Help us build awareness of the significance of

Glenn Hammond Curtiss, the importance of his discoveries

and how they affect our lives today.

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OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Richard L. Wheeler

President

Paul Bithorn

Vice President

Jacqueline Neetz

Treasurer

Roberto Quintero

Secretary

Directors

Roy Rodriguez

Carlos Danaan

Enrique Aguerrevere

Carlos “Charlie” Leonard

Leonardo Concepcion

Ken Wilde

CMI Staff

Juliana Arias

Executive Director

Debbie Villasmil

Bookkeeper / Executive Assistant

Imilsy Gatell

Front Desk / Gift Shop

Spiro Armenis

Caretaker

SGF Events, LLC

Sherry Feijoo

Director of Meetings & Events

Javier Diaz

Meeting & Event Staff

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