Julia Tuttle - Wikipedia
Julia DeForest Tuttle (née Sturtevant; January 22, 1849 [1] – September 14, 1898) was an American businesswoman who owned the property upon which Miami, Florida, was built. For this reason, she is called the "Mother of Miami."
Overlooked No More: Julia Tuttle, the ‘Mother of Miami’
Dec 3, 2021 · Tuttle, being a woman, was not permitted to cast a vote, but today she is widely recognized as the only woman to have founded a major American city. Tuttle, left, with her mother and her...
Julia DeForest Sturtevant Tuttle - Florida Women's Hall of Fame
Julia DeForest Sturtevant Tuttle, A landowner who was key to the development of Miami, Julia Tuttle was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She married in 1871, bore two children, and visited Miami for the first time in 1875. After her husband’s death in 1891, she moved there permanently.
Meet Julia Tuttle: The ‘Mother Of Miami’ & Only ... - Secret Miami
Mar 7, 2023 · Widely recognized as the only female founder of a major American city, this trailblazing woman from Ohio had a dream to see her land north of the Miami River (now Downtown Miami) flourish into a prosperous city.
Women's History Month: 'Mother Of Miami' Julia Tuttle Remains …
Mar 4, 2022 · To this day, Miami is the only major U.S. city founded by a woman! Julia Tuttle has a statue erected in her honor at Bayfront Park, located at 301 N. Biscayne Blvd. The brilliant bronze statue...
Julia Tuttle: The Mother of Miami - Flamingo Magazine
Sep 9, 2024 · Julia D Tuttle” Bramson, 79, figures Alva Wood owned land in Miami. At the time, Tuttle had been purchasing hundreds of acres, gobbling up chunks that she planned to parcel off. Some call Tuttle the Mother of Miami, although Bramson believes more accurately that she simply had the goal of surviving.
The ‘Mother of Miami’ was a creative and determined visionary
Mar 24, 2023 · Tuttle waged a creative and persistent campaign to lure the railroad to the wilds of south Florida. With success, she became known as “Mother of Miami,” the only female founder of a major U.S. city.
Bridging Legacies: Julia Tuttle’s Women’s History Month Tribute
In the heart of Miami Beach, where the iconic bridge proudly boasts the “Welcome to Miami Beach” sign, lies a historical connection to the city’s roots – Julia Tuttle, fondly known as the “Mother of Miami.”
As Magic City Celebrates 125th Birthday, We Have Julia Tuttle …
Jul 28, 2021 · Julia Tuttle is regarded as the only female founder of a major American City. So, happy 125th birthday, Miami would not exist had it not been for Julia Tuttle and strong women like her. It...
Florida Time: The mother of Miami and an urban legend
Feb 1, 2020 · During a hard Florida freeze, Julia Tuttle sent fragrant orange blossoms from Miami to Henry Flagler. The godfather of Florida was so impressed he agreed to extend his railroad to the fishing...