Barnacle State Historic Site

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3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33135
305.448.9445

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Barnacle State Historic Site \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Miami \| Frommers.com - expert review The former home of naval architect and early settler Ralph Middleton Munroe is now a museum in the heart of Coconut Grove. Its the oldest house in Miami and it rests on its original foundation, which sits on 5 acres of hardwo... frommers.com Main Page - The Barnacle Historic State Park » Florida State Parks This beautiful house with a whimsical name dates to a quieter time. The Barnacle, built in 1891, offers a glimpse of Old Florida during The Era of the Bay. Situated on the shore of Biscayne Bay, this was the home of Ralph Middleton Munroe, one of Coconut Grove´s most charming and influential pionee... floridastateparks.org Florida State Parks - THE BARNACLE STATE HISTORIC SITE Ralph Munroe's principal zest in life was designing yachts. Boats were a major form of transportation in the early days and yachting was a popular sport. Many South Florida pioneers commissioned Munroe to design their yachts. In 1887, a group of residents formed the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club. They ele... funandsun.com Coconut Grove Walking Tour Step 3: The Barnacle State Historic Site At the end of the path is the payment box, where you can drop in your entrance fee of $1 per person (children under 6 are free). At the main house, you can sign up for the ranger-led tour, which is offered at 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm, and is limited to 10 visitors. This tour is the only way... gomiami.about.com The Barnacle State Historic Site - Walking Tour of Coconut Grove The main house at The Barnacle State Historic Site was completed in 1891. It is the oldest house in Miami-Dade County still situated in its ori... gomiami.about.com Barnacle State Historic Site, Miami, FL : Reviews of Barnacle State Historic Site - Yahoo! Travel Unlike many of South Florida's state parks, Barnacle is centrally located and easily accessible by automobile. Just off a main street in trendy Coconut Grove,... travel.yahoo.com Barnacle State Historic Site - Metromix South Florida Leisure The Barnacle, which got its name from the octagon-shaped central room, is a fascinating achievement. It started in 1891 as a single-story bungalow on stilts. It proved a comfortable year-round residence for Munroe's family. In 1908, deciding he needed more space, Munroe jacked up the Barnacle and bu... southflorida.metromix.com