September 20, 1942: The Clevelander Hotel is prepared for AAFTTC guard school

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss the current threat to the Clevelander Hotel on Miami Beach by looking back at its history in shaping America's war effort during World War II.

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Miami Design Preservation League (mdpl.org)

When Miami Beach Went to War - LIFE

Owner of Clevelander wants to replace iconic hotel & bar with affordable housing – NBC 6 South Florida (nbcmiami.com)

Clevelander Hotel in Miami Beach to undergo transformation into affordable housing - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale