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Passenger Van Rental in Miami Orlando Florida and the Miami Freedom
Tower
When you're driving through the streets of downtown Miami keep your eyes
glued to the city's skyline. In between the modern skyscrapers and high rise
apartments you'll find a building that appears to be out of place. Designed with
a flare for the Mediterranean Revival style, this building evokes a distinctly
Spanish flavor, complete with decorative beacon and rich detailing. What
building is this you ask? It's the Freedom Tower of course. Located at 600
Biscayne Boulevard, the Freedom Tower originally functioned as the printing
facility headquarters for the Miami News & Metropolis newspaper. Designed to
evoke the Giralda Tower in Seville, Spain, the Freedom Tower is important both
architecturally and culturally. A major center for immigration during the time
of Castro's regime, the Freedom Tower provides many a resident of Miami's Cuban
neighborhood with fond memories of hope and prosperity. Miami Van Rental and 15
Passenger Car Rental customers are encouraged to stop by and photograph this
iconic building during their upcoming Florida vacation. The Freedom Tower is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From Printing Press to Cultural Icon: A short history of the Freedom Tower
The Miami Freedom Tower has always been a beacon of inspiration in the Miami
Bay Area. At first, the building functioned as a symbolic beacon of
enlightenment, spreading news and information through the Miami News &
Metropolis. Passenger Van Rental in Miami Orlando Florida customers may
also note that the Freedom Tower's design supports a cupola tower, capable of
houses a literal beacon for Miami Bay sailors. But the most important beacon
cast forth from the Freedom Tower is that of hope. During the 1950s and '60sm
the Freedom Tower was taken over by the US government and transformed into an
immigration service center. Immigrants from the politically ravaged country of
Cuba flocked to Southern Florida during this time period in order to take refuge
from the Castro regime. The Freedom Tower literally provided thousands of
refugees with nothing less than their freedom from Castro and the hardships of
living in a ravaged Cuba. By the mid 70s the Tower was no longer needed and
eventually closed down. The property would change hands a number of times in the
coming years, falling further and further into disrepair. Finally, in 1997 a
member of the Cuban American community, Jorge Mas Canosa purchased the Freedom
Tower for $4.1 million.
A return to glory
When Jorge Mas Canosa purchased the Freedom Tower it was practically falling
apart. Extensive repairs have since been completed on the building, helping
return the Tower to its original state of glory. Today, the Freedom Tower is
used as a monument to the trials of Cuban American in America. Passenger Van Rental in Miami Orlando Florida customers are invited to visit the first
floor museum for further historical information. This small cultural institution
exhibits detailing a number of important Cuban experiences including boat lifts,
life pre- and post- Castro Cuba and advances made in America by Cuban
immigrants. There is also a library onsite providing Miami Van Rental and 15
Passenger Car Rental customers with access to a number of books written about
fleeing Cuba and life in America. The old newspaper offices have been converted
t offices for the Cuban American National Foundation, and meeting halls are
available for important cultural events. A beautiful rooftop terrace is also
available for receptions. No Passenger Van Rental in Miami Orlando Florida trip to Southern Florida would be complete without a visit to this iconic
building, so don't miss your opportunity to see it up close. Plan to stop by the
Freedom Tower during your upcoming Cheap Lowest Prices on Florida Ford Van
Rentals in Miami Ft Laude WPB & Orlando Airports Car Rentals vacation.
To learn more about the Cuban American National Foundation please feel free
to visit their official website at www.canf.org.
Passenger Van Rental in Miami Orlando Florida customers will find the
Freedom Tower located at 600 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami.
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