Historical Marker #2: The Dance Pavilion
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Markerman62
N 25° 44.113 W 080° 09.378
17R E 584625 N 2846631
Located near the concession stand in Virginia Key Beach Park.
Waymark Code: WMXX1Y
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2018
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A 1918 map located a "Negro Dance Pavillon" on Virginia Key. When Virginia Key Beach Park opened in 1945, a concrete dance floor was included on this site. Beach visitors danced the Lindy Hop, Foxtrot, Twist, Monkey, Mash Potato, Robot, and Hustle to the popular hits of the day. Local radio stations held live Saturday broadcasts and hosted dance contests here, too.
This project has been financed in part with historic preservation assistance provided by Bureau of Historic Preservation, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State, assisted by the Florida Historical Commission.
Marker Number: None
Date: None
County: Miami-Dade
Marker Type: Plaque
Sponsored or placed by: Virginia Key Beach Park
Website: Not listed
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