#928 Miami Beach Triumvirate 1914
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THE MIAMI BEACH TRIUMVIRATE
Three pioneer developers who, with rare foresight,
money, and ability have earned a unique place in
the Florida sun. They trod dangerous ground,
led .in a virgin field. Success crowned their
,efforts. Undreamed of prosperity
followed in their wake.
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CARL GRAHAM FISHER
Indianapolis, Indiaria,millionaire, poured money
and develOPing genius into what appeared to be a
hare-brained scheme. He had the Aladdin touch.
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. THOMAS JESSUP PANCOAST
Collins' son-in-law and right bower, served the
beach project faithfully and well 'in many capac-
ities from its infancy. Ex-Mayor, he heads the
Chamber of Commerce perennially.
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JOHN S. COLLINS
of Moorestown, New Jersey, believed that a
magnificent city could be built on a mangrove
swamp. His ambitions were real~zed.
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Photograph Courtesy Thomas J. Pancoast
Fifty mules did their share of the work. in building the city.
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Photograph Courtesy .J. Arthur Pancoast
Later even Fisher's elephants did their part'. This is young Carl pulling a sand scoop.
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Photogra.ph 'Courtesy Thomas J. P~ncoa.st
Water...power too, wa~ employed in the grading process.
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