The Knight Foundation has pledged $5 million to support the restoration and reopening of Miami’s iconic Freedom Tower, Miami Dade College announced this week. The donation comes ahead of the tower’s ...
MIAMI — Peering at artifacts from an era of mass immigration into South Florida, Miriam Castro recalls snapshots from her own journey as an exiled young girl. Castro was just 9 in August 1961 when she ...
The Freedom Tower has remained a touchstone for Cuban exiles. The tower is often the site of anti-Castro demonstrations In 2003, thousands entered the tower to pay final respects to famed Cuban singer ...
When you first spot the Freedom Tower, you may wonder: "Am I still in Miami?" There are lots of beautiful buildings in Florida's biggest city, but the Freedom Tower definitely stands alone: First ...
We got a sneak peek at the ongoing renovations at the Freedom Tower ahead of its planned reopening in September. Why it matters: The national historic landmark, which turns 100 next month, is an ...
MIAMI (AP) — For decades, its powerful lighthouse illuminated Miami’s Biscayne Bay, and during the height of the Cold War, what was known as the Freedom Tower stood as a beacon of hope for hundreds of ...
As part of its 100th year anniversary, the renovated Freedom Tower will reopen to the general public as a museum on Oct. 15. The tower has undergone a two-year, $25 million rehab. Photo by Matias J.
As Miami’s Freedom Tower marks its centennial, hundreds gathered Tuesday to celebrate the re-opening of the iconic landmark. The tower boasts an eclectic history — having once housed Miami’s first ...
Hundreds of South Florida students received an interactive learning experience at an iconic Miami landmark on Victims of Communism Memorial Day.Two-hundred and<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...
Miami's historic Freedom Tower has reopened as a museum after a major refurbishment to mark its 100th anniversary. The museum chronicles the building's history, including its time as the home of the ...