This property on Hook Square in Miami Springs is now occupied by a gym, a daycare center, a church & some medical offices but in 1925 it was the home of the expanded Hialeah Zoo located across the street from the Curtiss Bright Administration Building. In the 1950's Miami Springs residents were treated at the office of Dr Joseph Frell, and enjoyed dinners & free Pizza delivery by Quinty's Italian American Restaurant run initially by Quentin Ciolfi Jr and then Josephine Brewer. In the 1980's Joe

Few people realize that spaghetti, despite its iconic status in Italian cuisine, didn't actually originate in Italy. The fascinating journey of this beloved pasta begins in China, where noodles were first created thousands of years ago. In the 8th century, Arab traders played a crucial role as cultural bridges, introducing these Chinese noodles to the Mediterranean world through their extensive trade networks. When these noodles reached Italian shores, local cooks began experimenting with the co

This video was shot today during the upgrading of the shopping center at Hook Square in Miami Springs. In the early 1920’s a zoo was located in this same spot. The signs in the video were painted in 1954. Quinty's Italian American Restaurant at 85 Curtiss Square in Miami Springs was owned and operated by Quintin Ciolfi Jr. The name of Curtiss Square was changed to Hook Square in August of 1954. Quinty's was in business until at least 1968. Margery's Styles of Distinction at 83 Curtiss Square als