West Coast Florida Chapter T 813-968-2577 P.O. Box 340589 F 813-968-0440 Tampa, Florida 33694-0589 www.aiwestcoastfl.org A Brief Florida Real Estate History Am going to get well. The comedy goes on. – Addison Mizner By J. Bruce Cumming, Jr. Vice President & Regional Representative West Cost Florida Chapter of the Appraisal Institute University Relations Director Region X of the Appraisal Institute (813) 221-2290, Extension 126
[email protected] September 6, 2006 The opinions, views, and conclusions expressed in the following informal research paper represent those of the author and may not reflect the official views of the West Coast Florida Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, Region X of the Appraisal Institute, the Appraisal Institute national office, or their individual designated or associate members, or professional staff. This research paper was written for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide investment advice, or other professional services. TABLE OF CONTENTS Colonial and Territorial Period..................................................................................... 1 Steamboats and Early Tourism.................................................................................... 2 Swampland and Agricultural Development ................................................................ 3 Railroads and the Gilded Age ...................................................................................... 5 1920s Florida Land Boom and Bust ...........................................................................