Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Times
Thursday, March 9, 1961, page 16 (of 84)
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Miracle Mile Built By Dreamers
Coral Gables has been shaped by dreamers. The city's debt to two of them, George K. and Rebyf Zain, was acknowledged in enduring form on March 3. In the presence of city officials and civic leaders, a bronze plaque was unveiled at the fountain at the western end of Miracle Mile. It was a happy circumstance that the Zains themselves were present. Without the Zains, Gableites agree, the city would not have been able to boast today of the smart shopping street which has gained national distinction as the Miracle Mile. Friends of the dynamic Zain and his wife are especially pleased that the honor comes while both recipients are still residents of Coral Gables and able to savor a kind of recognition that too often occurs only posthumously. Father of the Mile "Father of the Miracle Mile" is an expression often heard when the name comes up in Coral Gables conversation. "Father and Mother" would be a closer approximation of the facts. For Zain's wife, Rebyl, has been not only his eyes (George has been blind since 1945) but also the skilled and tireless publicist who brought his visions to the attention of all South Florida. On the national stage, Zain's flourishing career in the field of newspaper promotion was pulled up short in 1937 when he was faced with the choice of retirement from active business or a probable early death. Seeking relaxation, he came to Coral Gables to view a lot that he had purchased in the frenzied boom days. The Coral Gables of 1937 was a community struggling to regain its feet after the boom-and bust years of the 1920's. Its streets were weed-grown, its lovely fountains dry and silent. The lot Zain had purchased in 1923 for $2500 was worth about $200. More than 12,000 lots were not paying taxes. But Zain responded sympathetically to the inherent loveliness of George Merrick's dream city and the economic soundness of its location in the path of greater Miami's future growth. He backed his judgment with investment, erecting serveral apartment buildings while he regained his health. Back To Work Restored in a few years to his former active life, Zain charged back into the national scene. But not for long. In the early 1940's his sight was threatened by glaucoma. Again he returned to Coral Gables but his compulsive energy made a leisure life impossible. The next few years were spent in building prestige for the community through promotions and publicity. This was the incubation period for the conception of a (Continued on Page 5B)
ALWAYS GOOD FOOD (Bunny Item) CORAL WAY CAFETERIA
ALWAYS GOOD FOOD (Bunny Item) Breakfast — 7:30 to 9:45 Lunch — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner — 4 Until 8 CLOSED SUNDAYS CORAL WAY CAFETERIA 147 MIRACLE MILE HI 8-1395
Gaby's
Hip Stitch Pleated Skirts Reg. $8.99 — Fri., Sat. ONLY! Miracle Mile Anniversary $4.00 EACH ONE TO A CUSTOMER! Black — Brown — Blue Green — Gold — Lavender Open Mon. & Fri. Til 9 Charge Accts. Solicited! Gaby's 263 Miracle Mile — HI 8-4881
Miracle Mile 15th Anniversary Sale BOY'S TOWNE
Miracle Mile 15th Anniversary Sale BOYS' PANTS Gray and Khaki Twills Double Knee — Sizes 6-12 Reg. and Slims $2.75 Reg. $3.98 DECK PANTS Sizes 6-18 $2.88 Reg. $3.99 WHITE SHIRTS Short Sleeves — Sizes 6-18 $1.50 Reg. $2.49 BOY'S TOWNE 374 MIRACLE MILE
Irene Shops
262 DRESSES FORMERLY 10.98 TO 29.98 — NOW — 5.90 7.90 9.90 212 SWIM SUITS FORMERLY 10.98 TO 29.98 — NOW — 5.90 7.90 9.90 COTTONS — LASTEX — FAILLES, ETC. TREMENDOUS SELECTION OF SPORTSWEAR! JAMAICAS • BERMUDAS • SLIM JIMS SHIRTS • SKIRTS, • ETC. . . REDUCED FOR CLEARANCE! Open Mon. & Fri. 'til 9:00 Irene Shops 214 Miracle Mile
judifeli / THE TOGGERY / LaRue CORSETRY
"Shirtwaister" Special 8.64 judifeli 318 Miracle Mile 7214 Red Road THE TOGGERY MEN'S SHOP 314 MIRACLE MILE FIRST ON THE MILE! E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G REDUCED 25% DUSTERS! COOL AS A BREEZE! DRIP DRY! $495 LaRue CORSETRY 326 MIRACLE MILE
SPECIAL GROUP OF THONGS & CLOSED TOE FLATS JULES SCHOEN
SPECIAL GROUP OF THONGS & CLOSED TOE FLATS $495 JULES SCHOEN 271 Miracle Mile HI 6-9606
Dick Richmond
Handsome Ban-lon Knit Sport Shirts. The Most Comfortable Knitted Sport Shirt You'll Ever Wear. They Have The Soft Cashmere Feel Styled With Full-Fashioned Details To Assure A Smart Appearance. In A Galaxy Of Colors. Sizes: Small, Med., Large, Extra-Large. $595 Dick Richmond 300 MIRACLE MILE HI 3-6087
WHEN Stagg Shop HAS A SALE... IT'S REALLY A Sale
Reductions to 1/2 and more! MEN'S CLOTHING SUITS Reg. $39.95 — $79.50 Now $26.95 — $53.00 JACKETS Reg. $21.50 — $65.00 Now $14.25 — $43.35 FURNISHINGS Business Shirt Reg. $5.50 — $6.50 Now $3.65 — $4.35 Sport Shirts Reg. $6.00 — $10.50 Now $4.00 — $7.00 ALL SALES FINAL, NOT ALL STOCKS INCLUDED — Nominal Charge for Alterations Stagg Shop 366 Miracle Mile Coral Gables store only