CURTISS MANSION, INC.
MIAMI, FLORIDA

Curtiss Mansion Inc. (CMI), a Florida-registered 501(c)3 all-volunteer organization, was established in 1998 to preserve the home and legacy of legendary hero Glenn Hammond Curtiss, a designated site on the National Register of Historic Places Our mission is With the help of the State of Florida Division of Historical Resources, Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Rebeca Sosa, the Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust, the Miami Springs Historical Society, the City of Miami Springs and countless private and corporate donors, the Mansion doors reopened to the public in 2012. After 17 years of heroic grassroots effort, including raising several million dollars twice (original pledges were lost as a result of 9/11), the Mansion became available for historic, cultural, educational, recreational, social, civic and other community uses. Under terms of the current Management Agreement, CMI is tasked with sustaining fundraising efforts, maintenance, daily operations and oversight of the Mansion and all of its activities. With adaptive redesign of the interior for maximum flexible use of space and complete ADA access, restrooms and elevator, the Mansion provides a quality location for fulfilling its mission. Public programming based on the Chautauqua Institute model commenced almost immediately, and in 2013 the first paid Executive Director was hired. Offering a unique mix of fine and performing arts presentations, lectures, films, exhibits, classes, youth activities and other events, CMI continues to build on its successes. Curtiss Mansion was designated as a local historic site under the City of Miami Springs History Preservation Ordinance Curtiss Mansion, Inc. (CMI) was incorporated in the State of Florida The Mansion site was donated to the City of Miami Springs by hotel chain, Sunburst Hospitality Corporation, Inc. of Maryland Curtiss Mansion was placed on the National Register of Historic Places City of Miami Springs City Council approved plans for the City Bicycle Path, which allowed the Mansion to become a trailhead site on the path and seek associated funding (September 26) Second reading of Miami-Dade County resolution for funding was denied and money was placed in emergency contingence fund for the County; the additional pledges of $3 million pledges by aviation-related businesses were rescinded CMI/City of Miami Springs granted an additional $1 million from Miami-Dade County General Obligation Bonds due to efforts and support by Commissioner Rebeca Sosa (April) The Curtiss Mansion reopens its doors to the public   February’s Events and Updates, Along With Upcoming Events! Volume IX | February 2018 Our monthly news & updates Hello CMI Friends: S P R I N G is upon us and we at The Curtiss Mansion are looking forward to some new beginnings & plantings here at The Mansion. Miami Springs Senior… If you have questions, concerns, or some information to share, we are standing by, so please do not hesitate to contact us.   February’s Events and Updates, Along With Upcoming Events! Volume IX | February 2018 Our monthly news & updates Hello CMI Friends: S P R I N G is upon us and we at The Curtiss Mansion are looking forward to some new beginnings & plantings here at The Mansion. Miami Springs Senior… If you have questions, concerns, or some information to share, we are standing by, so please do not hesitate to contact us.