History of the MacArthur Causeway The story of the County Causeway which began construction in 1915, but did not get completed until after World War I. It opened on February 17, 1920, and was renamed to the MacArthur Causeway in 1942.

On February 17, 1920, the new County Causeway connecting Miami to Miami Beach opened. In addition to the Collins wooden bridge, the County Causeway provided a second thoroughfare to get to Miami Beach. It was later renamed the MacArthur Causeway.
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Watson Island – Isle of Grand Plans, Part 1 of 2 Part one of this two-part series will share the story of Watson Island, from its creation in 1931 through the end of the 1950s. The islet has been the focus of many big ideas for projects over time.

The latest article on the Miami History Blog is part one of a two-part history of Watson Island. The island has been a target for all sorts of schemes, dreams, and development. Click on the link below to access the article.
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