Year

1965

Video Details

14:30; color; sound; V-15 CA147; S. 828

Description

This film was made in celebration of Coral Gables' 40th birthday. It shows Merrick Manor (with a coral gable), the residence of the Rev. Solomon Merrick, the first person to build in the area. The film shows many examples of architecture, landscaping and waterways. People wear 1920s costumes to a golf course and a party. Viewers see University of Miami buildings, shopping areas, commercial buildings, Matheson Hammock Park, Fairchild Tropical Gardens, War Memorial Youth Center, schools and residences. The film is taken from excerpts of an hour-long television program by WCKT-News, Miami.

Contributors

WCKT-News (Miami, Fla.)

Corporate Subject

Fairchild Tropical Garden (Coral Gables, Fla.)
Matheson Hammock Park (Coral Gables, Fla.)
Merrick Manor (Coral Gables, Fla.)
University of Miami (Coral Gables, Fla.)
War Memorial Youth Center (Coral Gables, Fla.)

Geographic Subject

Coral Gables

Personal Subject

Merrick, Solomon

Subject

Amusement parks
Attractions
Boating
Description and travel
Economic conditions
Golf
Promotional films
Tourism