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Thursday, March 9, 1961, page 17 (of 84)

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Miracle Mile Built By Dreamers

(Continued from Page 4B) shopping section of such excellence and charm that all South Florida would feel its influence. Glaucoma continued its baleful course and in a few years, Zain was totally blind. For most men, this would have been the end of meaningful activity. This indomitable promoter's most substantial accomplishment was still ahead of him. In 1945, the stretch of Coral Way which extended from the eastern city limits to the City Hall was largely pine-dotted vacant property. Most of the scattered buildings dated back to the days of the boom. Here Zain's sightless eyes envisioned the shopping and business center of his dreams. Bedroom City The skeptics sneered. Coral Gables, they said, was a bedroom city; it could never support an important business street. But men of greater faith were stirred by the vision. A group of Coral Way property owners joined Zain in an association to encourage the building of stores and their occupancy by firms dedicated to high standards of quality. The sightless promoter and his wife brought all their enthusiasm to bear on the project. The first new shop opened in the fall of 1946 in a building erected by Zain himself. Others followed quickly. Soon it became apparent that parking facilities would be inadequate unless off-street parking lots were established. Conventional methods of attacking the problem were costly and full of delays. So Zain devised a leasing system—now nationally famous as the "Zain Plan"—through which land owners lease their property to the city on a long-term basis. The city pays the taxes, paves the (Continued on Page 6B) THE SHOPPERS ALONG MIRACLE MILE wouldn't be there today if it weren't for George K. Zain and Rebyl, his wife, (inset) who developed Miracle Mile into what it is today. They were honored for their efforts in a special ceremony Friday at 2 p.m. in ceremonies at one of the fountains on the west end of the Mile.

Milshire Ltd. CORAL GABLES

STORE HOURS MONDAY AND FRIDAY 9:30 A.M. to 9 P.M. Milshire Ltd. CORAL GABLES MIRACLE MILE ANNIVERSARY SALE DRESSES 5.88 reg. 8.95 to 14.95 | 8.88 reg. 14.95 to 19.95 Light and Dark Shade Cottons in solids or prints, 100% Dacrons, all Wools, imported Irish Linen, Pure Silk Prints, Arnel Jerseys, Cotton Knits, Arnel Blends, Drip-Drys and Novelty Rayons. Many nationally advertised, 1 and 2-pc. styles, some with separate jackets, tailored and dressy fashions, Sizes 5-15, 8-20, 14 1/2-20 1/2. SPECIAL ... Shirtwaist Cottons 7.99 ... reg. 10.95 to 17.95 1/2 PRICE ALL-WEATHER WATER-REPELLENT COATS 8.97 Reg. 17.95 Broken Sizes | 1/2 PRICE COCKTAIL OR DRESSY DRESSES 14.97 to 24.97 Reg. 29.95 to 49.95 Broken Sizes SPORTSWEAR 1/2 PRICE SWEATERS SKIRTS SWIMSUITS BLOUSES JAMAICAS PANTS 1.99 to 11.49 reg. 3.98 to 22.98 MANY UNADVERTISED SPECIALS 281 MIRACLE MILE OPPOSITE MIRACLE THEATRE

DAMICO Photo Supply, Inc.

216 MIRACLE MILE HI 6-0209 Anniversary Specials! POLAROID KITS: Model 80B—$76.95 Model 800—115.95 BELL & HOWELL: SEMI-AUTO SLIDE Projector — $45.95 ELECTRIC EYE Infallible Kit — 47.95 BIG DISCOUNTS ON ALL CAMERS & EQUIPMENT

Curlee's

BROADCLOTH PILLOW PROTECTORS 2 for $100 SALE PRICE! Zippered - Snow White Fits All Standard Size PILLOWS! FAMOUS BRAND MEN'S WHITE WASH 'N WEAR SHIRTS Convertible Collars $2.39 3 For $7 Curlee's 101 MIRACLE MILE

Jefferson STORES

130 MIRACLE MILE Open Daily 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. 2 DAYS ONLY CORAL GABLES STORE 6-PIECE TV TRAY SET $19.95 VALUE $6.88 Four big 16 1/4 x 22 1/2 trays, serving tray and rack with casters. A real buy! AUTOMATIC COOKER - FRYER DUTCH OVEN $19.95 LIST $5.00 Completely immersible appliance. Includes deep-fry basket, cover and automatic heat control. Limited quantity.

LILA MAY

Happy! Anniversary SALE SPECIAL DUCK SEPARATES Sizes 8-16 white, black, blue, banana 1.49 reg. 2.98 to 2.49 reg. 4.98 LILA MAY 297 MIRACLE MILE Open Friday Nights Use Your PAN AM Charge

Miracle Children's Centre

Open Fri. & Mon. Eves. We Carry Girls' Wear to 14, Boys' Wear to 16 212 MIRACLE MILE INFANTS' SHIRTS Were 79c 49c PANTIES Double Seat Batiste 2 for 1.00 SHORTS & BERMUDAS Were 2.98 1.14 TO 1.99 PLAYSUITS 1.99 POLOS Were 1.69 99c SLIPS Bouffant Were 5.98 1.99 TO 3.99 SHIRT SHORT SETS Wash & Wear 2.99 SWIM SUITS Knits, Cottons 1.99 TO 4.99 SLACKS Wash & Wear Broken Sizes 1.99

THE BOOTERY

AIR STEP SHOES IN THE NEWEST SPRING AND SUMMER PATTERNS & COLORS! FOR A COMPLETE SHOWING—SEE US! $11.99 to $14.99 | LIFE STRIDE SHOES IN THE LATEST STYLES, COLORS AND HEELS. YOU WILL BE MORE THAN PLEASED WHEN YOU SEE OUR NEW LINE! $10.99 to $12.99 | PEDWIN SHOES FOR MEN ONE LOT IN BROKEN STYLES & SIZES. LOAFERS & OXFORDS. VALUES TO $12.99! ONLY $8.99 PAIR | ROBLEE SHOES FOR MEN ONE LOT IN BROKEN STYLES & SIZES. LOAFERS & OXFORDS. VALUES TO $14.99! ONLY $9.99 PAIR | U. S. KEDS BIG LEAGUER. BOYS & MEN. BLACK ONLY. $5.95 VALUE! ONLY $3.99 PAIR | U. S. KEDS ARCH KING BOYS & MEN $4.99 VALUE ONLY $2.99 PAIR | U. S. KEDETTES FOR LADIES ALL DISCONTINUED PATTERNS. VALUES TO $5.50. ONLY $2.99 PAIR | THE BOOTERY 272 MIRACLE MILE