Travel, Tourism, and Urban Growth in Great Miami
Thursday, March 11th, 2010When: March 18, 2010
Robin Bachin, Ph.D.
Charlton W. Tebeau Associate Professor of History,
University of Miami
Director, American Studies Program University of Miami
President, Society for American City and Regional Planning History
Prof Robin F. Barkin current academic interest, and the subject of her present book, examines the environmental and architectural history of South Florida. This intellectual curiosity led her to create a web-based archive that includes images, documents, letters, and other ephemera related to the role of travel and tourism in shaping urban growth in Miami. The history and the archives will be the subject of her presentation.
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Time: 6:30pm – Wine and cheese
7:00pm – Lecture (45min – 1hour)
FEE: FREE. PAG welcomes donations to help defray expenses.
Where: Atlantic Room (Bayside Pavilion) - Mercy Hospital - link for directions
Please RSVP– Call Jessica at 305 285 2702