8.8K views · 356 reactions | The Overseas highway in the Florida keys, is rated one of the most scenic drives in America. ➢ Credit @kevinlacyphoto | Conexão América | Facebook

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The Flagler Overseas Railroad, an extension of the Florida East Coast Railway, was a monumental vision that connected the Florida mainland to Key West. Conceived by industrialist Henry Flagler in the early 1900s, it aimed to capitalize on the trade opportunities offered by the upcoming Panama Canal and establish Key West as a major deep-water port. Construction began in 1905, deemed "Flagler's Folly" by skeptics who believed spanning over 100 miles of open water and islands was impossible. It re

In the 1950s and ’60s, highways were sold as symbols of progress. But for many Black neighborhoods, they meant destruction. Entire communities were bulldozed in the name of “urban renewal” — erasing homes, churches, and legacies. 🛣️Let’s remember what was lost — and why it matters today. #BlackHistory #UrbanRenewal #BlackCommunities #HistoryMatters #BlackFeelings494 #BlackHistoryMonth | Blackfeelings494