Dredging the Everglades, 1924
The explosive growth of southern Florida put added pressures on the Everglades, as land developers offered "land by the gallon" to unsuspecting buyers. Politicians won elections promising to drain the swamp to make room for progress.
Source:
State Archives of Florida
Episode:
Episode Five: 1933-1945
Associated Park:
Everglades National Park
Era:
1920-1940