Author: Miami Maritime

Miami pioneer James S. Thompson, resident for 51 years, dies. As the son of a lighthouse keeper, he lived on Dry Tortugas, Soldier Key and finally settled in Coconut Grove in 1898. [Photo and biography.] (28 Sep 1940)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 5, Section: B

Photos of the Miami Quarterdeck Club, E. C. Romfth’s and Tatum Wofford’s shacks, on the flats south of Cape Florida. (22 Sep 1940)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: C

Dade pioneer David C. Brown, a resident from 1896 to 1912, dies. (16 Sep 1940)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 3, Section: B

Former freighters are increasingly being used as barges to ship non-perishable commodities. The barge Proctor and ocean tug Samson arrive in port. [Photo] (12 Sep 1940)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 10, Section: B

Miami pioneer William J. Gautier, a resident since 1898, dies. (7 Sep 1940)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 10, Section: B