Historic Shenandoah
Facts and Neighborhood Information
“Shenandoah is the heart of Miami: geographically central, and high and dry on a ridge. It is well connected to downtown…Shenandoah has had varied housing options: apartment buildings duplexes houses and garage apartments, all arranged together in harmonious streetscapes of bungalows and Mediterranean Revival architecture. The architecture in Shenandoah matters. It is climate adapted: large porches and windows allow for cross breezes and natural lighting. It is fanciful: there are arches elaborate chimneys, clay tile roofs and textured coral rock. For many residents, it reminds them of places where they grew up, from old Cuba to the Midwest. Shenandoah makes people happy.”
From: Historic Shenandoah: Rediscovering Miami Neighborhoods, Plusurbia Design
Shenandoah’s Finest Home Resides at 1755 S.W. 10th Street
The home of noted architect, Anne Jackaway, designer of Ritz Carlton Hotels and other singular buildings, this unique structure, highlighted by ooli?c limestone walls, an unusual building block seen only in a small number of homes in that neighborhood, and a stunning rebuilt interior, was constructed in 1924. At that ?me, this area, that had earlier hosted farms and undeveloped land from ?me immemorial, was transforming into the picturesque neighborhood known as Shenandoah for the eponymous valley found in Virginia.
In the early 2000s, the interior of this home, along with its founda?on, was en?rely rebuilt, with only its rock walls from its incep?on remaining. This interior is a sight to behold owing to its beauty and a unique loK overlooking the main ground floor room.
SiMng on a double lot, the home and a capacious guest house behind it (as well as a swimming pool), has hosted interes?ng denizens in its nearly century-long existence. In addi?on to Anne Jackaway’s years of residency, others who have lived there have included a realtor and investor, as well as an orchestra leader.
Dr. Paul S. George
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- Former College Professor - FSU, Florida A&M, FAU, UM, Miami Dade College
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Stone House in Shenandoah Addition
Cover: Miami Stone House in 2022
In the heart of Miami’s historic Shenandoah neighborhood is an oolitic-limestone rock house located at 1755 SW Tenth Street showcasing many of the architectural features and building materials of the Miami of yesteryear. The neighborhood was a product of the great building boom of the 1920s, a time when Southeast Florida witnessed unprecedented growth during a time of prosperity in America.
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The development of Shenandoah was enhanced by the proximity to the Tamiami Trail, also known as South Eighth Street, or by many today as Calle Ocho, which provided a road through the Everglades to travel from Tampa to Miami by car. The opening of the Tamiami Trail provided in the 1920s opportunities for hotel operators to offer lodging for visiting tourists, and real estate developers to construct new housing for those who decided to make Miami their home.
The Shenandoah Addition
The bungalow located at 1755 SW Tenth Street was constructed in 1924 during the peak of the building boom. The residence features an ooliticlimestone exterior façade and uses the native rock throughout the home. This style of rock was milled, and shaped into building material, in and around South Florida. It was often extracted from ridges near the coast in places like today’s Brickell neighborhood.
The home is part of the Shenandoah Addition, which was developed beginning in 1923, at what was once the J.L. Hickson Grove. This orchard was best known for growing the Haden variety of mangoes. The designer of record for the Shenandoah Addition was Biscayne Engineering, which was the oldest civil engineering and surveying firm in Miami. The city commission approved the plat for the new subdivision on May 15, 1923.
As part of the approval, the Shenandoah Addition subdivision had a restriction that all homes had a minimum price and were required to be built of masonry. This resulted in the construction of locally adapted Spanish Bungalow and Mediterranean Revival designed homes for this quarter of the neighborhood.
Owners Through the Years
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Figure 1: Miami Stone House in 1930s
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The first owner of 1755 SW Tenth Street was John Hepworth, who purchased the home in 1924 after he sold his knitting machinery manufacturing business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He had the PageLiked Share
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distinction of producing the ‘Hepworth Knitting Machine’ which allowed for the automation of knitting garments in a fraction of the time of the traditional hand stitched approach at the time. Hepworth lived in the home until his death in 1927.
The next owner was Joseph Elmer Glick, who had the distinction of living in the home the longest. Glick, also from Philadelphia, purchased the home from the estate of John Hepworth in 1928, and lived in the home for fourteen years until his passing in 1942. He was a purchasing agent for a dental corporation during his working years while living in the residence.
Nolan W. Worley, who sold his Wardy’s Grocery and Bar-B-Que business in Birmingham, Alabama, prior to moving to Miami, purchased the home in 1945. Upon his arrival in Miami, Worley changed careers and began to buy and sell property, operating his real estate firm out of his home on SW Tenth Street for the first few years. He owned the home for eleven years and sold it in 1956.
The next owner was a well-known Latin band conductor when he purchased the residence in 1957. Jorge “George” Fasola traveled the world performing with his internationally known Latin jazz band. He was frequently booked at the Bamboo Room in the Roney Plaza Hotel on Miami Beach, and the Coral Regis at Coral Way and Thirty-Six Avenue in Miami. Fasola lived in the residence until 1963.
The Stone House in 2022
The current owner of 1755 SW Tenth Street is architect Anne Jackaway. She has restored and modernized the property in the six years she has owned it, and has added significant foliage to the landscaping of the property. One legacy feature to the estate is a large, mature mango tree that still bears fruit and may date back to the days of the Hickson Grove more than one hundred years ago. If not a vestige from the orchard, it may be a descendant on one of the trees from that foregone era.
Figure 2: Hepworth Knitting Machine
The property is currently for sale and the pictures, and a video tour, can be found at Miami Stone House. The property and residence harken back to the suburbs of the Miami of century ago. For a step into the Miami of the Roaring Twenties, take the video tour available on the link.
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Resources:
Miami News: “John W Hepworth Obituary”, February 16, 1927
Miami News: “Joseph E. Glick”, April 17, 1942
Miami News: “George Fasola Band Leader Starts Tour”, August 24, 1953
Miami News: “Home Listing: Fashionable and Spacious Drive By 155 SW 10 St”, July , 1956
Miami News: “Nolan Wardy Obituary”, October 10, 1985
Naples Daily News: “G. Jorge Fasola Obituary”, June 15, 1998
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Cover: Miami Stone House in 2022. Courtesy of Property Smart Real Estate.
Figure 1: Miami Stone House in 1930s. Courtesy of City of Miami Tax Records.
Figure 2: Hepworth Knitting Machine.
Figure 3: Ad in Miami News on May 7, 1956. Courtesy of Miami News.
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Figure 3: Ad in Miami News on May 7, 1956
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Food and Drink Offerings
El Rey De Las Fritas – 4-minute walk
El Rey De Las Fritas is a Miami staple. They are known for their frita cubana (see top right picture above), a Cuban-style burger made with a ground beef patty, sautéed onions, crispy shoestring fries, sitting atop a fluffy Cuban roll. El Rey De Las Fritas has been featured in Food Network Magazine and celebrity chef Bobby Flay called it the best burger in Florida!
Lung Yai Thai Tapas – 5-minute walk
If you know you know, and Miamians know that this is the go-to place for Thai not just in the neighborhood, but in the entire city. There is always a line to get into this cozy Thai tapas joint. But never fear, the food comes out quick, and once inside, you’ll be seated with other patrons who eagerly await their Thai “tapas” from chef Bas Trisransi as he cooks in his open kitchen. If you aren’t into lines, call ahead for takeout and walk over. You only live 5 minutes away!
Sanguich De Miami – 5-minute walk
At Sanguich De Miami, new school is cool school. Don’t be fooled by the hipster furnishings and modern décor, Sanguich offers up what some consider to be the best pan con bistec (steak sandwich), cubano (ham, swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on Cuban bread), and media noche sandwiches (ham, shredded pork, swiss, pickles and mustard on sweet bread) in the entire city. Stop in for a sandwich and a Cuban coffee and start your day off right.
Ball & Chain – 8-minute walk
The ultimate in Miami night life. A simple google search will reveal how iconic Ball & Chain truly is. Our writeup here could never do it justice, but rest assured, if you stop in at B&C you’ll be greeted with live music, dancing, and a perfectly mixed mojito. Miamians and tourists alike frequent this spot, as it offers its patrons the best in Miami night life without having to trek to Miami Beach (or pay Miami Beach drink prices).
Casa Tiki – 5-minute walk
Want a different Miami night-life experience? Never fear, Casa Tiki is here. You won’t find a more authentic tiki bar in Miami. When you walk in a wave of nostalgia immediately washes over you. The décor is so authentic you can’t help but be transported to a time when tiki bars were all the rage. Casa Tiki is different in that they are “event based.” For example, Casa Tiki will host weekday comedy open mics, daily happy hours, and weekend sets from a local DJ.
Brickell City Centre – 8-10 minute Uber or drive
Brickell City Centre is an 8-10 minute Uber or drive away. This mall offers its patrons some of Miami’s best in high-end shopping and dining. If you can’t find anything you like at Brickell City Centre, don’t worry, your 10minute Uber or drive to BCC means you are now in the “heart” of Brickell. Once at BCC, walk 2-5 minutes to anything and everything Brickell has to offer. Compare this drive to that of the Coconut Grove (15-20 minutes), Miami Beach (25+ minutes), or Coral Gables (20+ minutes), and you can see why this is “prime real estate.”
