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

- HistoryMiami Museum Resident Historian

- Former President Florida Historical Society

- Former College Professor - FSU, Florida A&M, FAU, UM, Miami Dade College

- Author