PHOTOS: Celebrating Black History Month In South Florida
Constructed in 1890, the Mariah Brown House was built by one of Coconut Grove's first African-American residents.
The Mariah Brown House
Mariah Brown immigrated to Florida in 1880 and worked at the Peacock Inn when she built this house within walking distance of the hotel.
The Mariah Brown House
The house is still standing and set to go under renovation It is located at 3298 Charles Avenue in Coconut Grove.
The Mariah Brown House
The house is still standing and set to go under renovation It is located at 3298 Charles Avenue in Coconut Grove.
The Mariah Brown House
The Brown residence is known as a conch-style house, typical of the wooden houses built in the Bahamas and Key West its style to withstand strong winds and tropical weather.
Miami Gardens
The City of Miami Gardens is the largest African American city by population in the entire state of Florida.
City of Miami Gardens
The City of Miami Gardens is the largest African American city by population in the entire state of Florida.
Miami Gardens
The City of Miami Gardens is the largest African American city by population in the entire state of Florida.