Wow, this is truly amazing, the architecture design is stunning. I'm shocked that this wasn't kept up to the respect the building deserves. Thank you for sharing this experience, truly appreciated. ❤️

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Hard to believe this is right here in Miami. It never ceases to amaze me that necessary funds aren't raised to better preserve and gentrify these historic places. The Deauville I did a vlog about is perhaps the best example. JFK gave speeches there...the Beatles played on Ed Sullivan there, yet they just took a wrecking ball to it and it's gone forever. Glad I was able to visit even in its sad state before it was completely demolished. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dn6lyLSTd92dn8o.html

@Tenebarum

Жыл бұрын

​@Barefoot Vlogger I used to work across the street from the Deauville. What a loss it was. A lot of the mid beach hotels that were nicer than the tacky Fountainbleu are gone now.

Barefoot, you are as brave as balls! Love your channel and the many outings you've brought the Army. But Opa Locka on foot - when even the cops are telling you to be careful - a new respect for your valor! I went to Miami-Dade Community College North Campus in Opa Locka in the mid-'70s, and it wasn't safe then! Just continue to be careful. I don't want your great travelogues turning into evidence!

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Jay thanks for the vote of confidence my friend. I try to comport myself wisely especially in risk on situations but life is about the experiences...and I intend on keeping them coming. Thanks brother!

@naomihope8278

2 жыл бұрын

Yes he brave to be in my hood like that, 👍lol

YES THEY USE TO HAVE ARABIAN NIGHT FESTIVAL I USE TO WIN DANCE CONTEST 1ST PLACE IN THE 1990''s

I enjoy seeing these few treasures in S. Florida, thanks. They Arabian desert music in the background was another nice touch.

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Always so complimentary Arnie thank you my friend!

Definitely enjoyed this. The history of it all was very interesting. The buildings were very pretty, I’m sure back in the day they were absolutely gorgeous. The music kept it mysterious, and I was very happy you were safe. Thank you for all you do and the risks that you take.

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Theres really a lot of history here. Theres a park close by named after Amelia Earhart because she actually took off on her flight right here in Opa Locka! Thanks so much Donna! Your support and encouragement is so appreciated!!

Terry, you did a magnificent job for this vlog. I could see how your journalism background skills made this video such a quality vlog! - as always. The edits and music tracks are well done! I presume It's interesting to know that the vibes of the 1001 Persian Nights and the old middle eastern architecture found their way all the way there.

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Dan the man thank you for your supportive words my friend. It's places like this that really make my job of storytelling easy. There's so much history surrounding this place it's tragic they don't try to do something with it to finish what Curtiss started. Maybe someday

Your like me Terry I love stuff like this but it’s such a shame that’s it’s more or less abandoned now with only a fraction of it being used

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

It amazes me Craig how many places with so much beauty and history are just left to wither away. I bet you have this on your side of the pond too brother

@GreyWolfFitness

2 жыл бұрын

@@BarefootVlogger we have what is called a National Trust so if something is of architectural importance you can apply for a grant from them to keep it in a good state of repair 👍MINT

That was so cool,thank you for sharing. And luv the music,very dramatic!!

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

That was the closest I could come to arabian nights music lol. Thanks Cythia!

Investigative Reporter Barefoot on the grounds!!! Excellent job Barefoot!!! Loved the Arabian music & historical photos!!!

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sunshine!

Thank you .Terry nice work as always . Love the old architectural buildings. Your a good tour Ambassador for us . Interesting.

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that Allan thank you my friend! Stay tuned for more adventures including my trip to Shark Valley today at noon

Wow Terry, I had no idea. Thank you for the tour, this was very interesting. Who would’ve thought that that amazing architecture is there?

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Biljana! It's amazing what's right in your backyard if you seek it out. Stay tuned for more adventures!

Great Video!! One of your best.

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you Hank!!

We appreciate how you give information about the buildings and locations. I’m so glad you asked the officer re safety… maybe it’s a good idea to call ahead of time - safety first. Thanks for another great tour!

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Ive always been a history buff so loved seeing it in person. Thanks Heather so glad you liked it!

good video. I learned something new today. gone to the airport in Miami but not stopped in town. days gone by. thanks!

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gordon! Another interesting fact is that Amelia Earhart took off on her ill fated flight from the airport in Opa Locka in 1937

I actually live on Sharazad . That's the DCF building for snap and children that are taken away from their parents. We have all sorts of people admiring that building.

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tilronna, it's such an interesting and historic location. Next time I'm there please say hi!

I'm so happy for you. You get to remain very healthy by all the exercise by walking around showing us all the beautiful places that you go to

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

I'm truly blessed, especially because all of you are taking these journeys with me. Thanks Kristy!!

@kristyderringer946

2 жыл бұрын

@@BarefootVlogger I see you've lost your "dad bod" you said you had before. Looking 😊 good. Keep it up

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

lol more like grandad bod these days. Thanks Kristy, you're so kind. The daily vlogs definitely don't hurt!

So very interesting 👍onward and upward

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Richard!! Onward and Upward indeed!!

Great video thanks for sharing!

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you like it. Thanks for watching Mesa!

Great vlog. 👍🏽 I love themed cities! Davie has been leaning heavily into the old west theme with their recent developments.

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah Davie, horse lover's paradise! I remember the McDonalds there had a rail fence you could tie your horse to! Thank you brother!

A+++ Job! As someone growing up in Miami, fantastic work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@BarefootVlogger

Жыл бұрын

That's a huge compliment, thank you my friend!

Never even heard of this place. Gonna check it out. Thanks for sharing it with us.

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Whirl!

That was a cool video for interesting place thanks showing us around onward and upward buddy

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike and Helen and have a great weekend!!

@mikegale9375

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry you to

Hey T, another very informative vlog. This was very well done, your skills as a journalist came out and it felt like a documentary that I would watch on the Nat Geo channel. You should submit some of your work with some of the networks. You are awesome. 👍👍👍👏👏👏😎😎😎

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

You are too kind Cher, thanks so much for your kind words always!! Take care of yourself and be well!! You're always in our thoughts and prayers and looking forward to seeing you and Ernie down here someday hopefully soon

Very interesting. Good job.

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always JJ!

That was very interesting. I had no idea about the history and the really cool architecture of those buildings. I generally would just pass through on the outskirts to go to the airport and shop at the Exchange on base.

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dawn, Im blessed to be able to bring you here to places steeped in such interesting history!

Dave loves the history - thanks -

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

So glad thanks Dave!!

The Barefoot Vlogger walks to show us the melting pot of America that use to be. May we continue to remember that no man alone built this country but many nationalities of men and women with a dream built this country and made it great and may we bring it back to one nation. Stay safe my friend and "onward and upward"!

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

So beautifully said peggy!! And so true. Thanks so much...Onward and Upward!!

@lfgibbons1

2 жыл бұрын

Going to see your Mets play the Marlins? This weekend?

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

@@lfgibbons1 Not sure yet maybe Sunday

Great video glad u were safe

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nayan definitely worth seeing my friend

I absolutely love the architectural style of Miami. Now Opa Locka on the other hand, maybe not a great choice. Even back in the 1920's, somebody should have raised there hand and said what kind of style? Really enjoyed it!

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Its definitely different thats for sure Harry! But thats what makes Miami so unique and wonderful to explore. Thanks brother!

Thanks!

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lawrence Thanks So Much!!! I really appreciate the contribution my friend. It means a lot to me!! Your contributions go a long way in enabling me to get out and vlog and livestream in new places, so thanks again!! Onward and Upward brother!!

I lived in Opa Locka in the early 60s. It was very safe there. I’m so sad that it is the way it is today.

That was a really good video I like the history

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Dan thanks Brother!

Opa-Locka. Kids are killed sitting in their living room by drive-bys.

Very interesting thanks 😎✌

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sunshine!

Our home town!

Wow very interesting barefooty onward and upward stay safe.

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always brother!

That was cool to see and interesting

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it Kathy thanks!

@kathyr4060

2 жыл бұрын

@@BarefootVlogger you're welcome

I grew up in Opa-Locka 1955 - my family was there since the 40s

beautiful Opa Locka Im in heaven 🤩 luv the architecture and history

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

So happy you liked it Catherine!

Thats the children and family’s office, and most of the people don’t speak english most of the people that go there asking for government help are from cuba and Haitian , there is a lot of delinquency activities in that areas , so sad to see that city in that condition . be careful , go to the Curtiss Mansion, in Miami spring , is a beautiful place.

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Yanina for the information I appreciate it. I read about the Curtiss Mansion I will have to check that out. Thanks for watching!

Another a good one as always..Not a waste of time to watch…

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to know because I value your time, thank you my friend!

That was the foodstamp office 🤣🤣🤣

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Child services actually

@naomihope8278

2 жыл бұрын

@@BarefootVlogger yes its DCF ,,they help with food stamps medicaid just services for the less fortunate ,,

You were in the highest crime city in Miami-Dade, The triangle is full of criminals not very smart to go into that neighborhood even during the day. Handled many calls in Opa-Locka also the city is one of the most corrupt cities in the state. Check out the accounts of the UnHoly Trio, three Opa-Locka Cops, and then there was the city fathers, namely Dante Dino he was a real piece of work. I could go on and on--good luck!

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

It's a tough job but someone's got to do it. Thanks for your perspective William!

@freelyashley3834

2 жыл бұрын

As someone who was born and raised in Opalocka and who’s mom is one of the commissioners for the city of Opalocka PLEASE know you are not in danger. Most crimes are gang on gang. Everything else William said is true.

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

@@freelyashley3834 Thanks Samantha, I truly enjoyed my visit

Go to Miami Springs and see the Pueblo architecture.

You puta lot of time and energy in your posts..Thank You

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you noticed SD thanks so much and thanks for watching!

What a shame, it was truly a beautiful building. Too bad they have let it go. It was going to hell in a hand basket in the 70's.

@asielmilian38

2 жыл бұрын

Opa Locka has so much potential.

Was there when i was about 7 or 8

Who knew. When people think of Opa Locka, Arabian and Moorish architecture is not the first thought that comes to mind. Been living in Miami for 9 years, I might take a trip.

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely EE! Thank you my friend and safe travels

The area on Opa-Locka Blvd. Is all new construction there’s only a few orignal

that place looked creepy

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

lol it almost seemed like a movie set TH

Helô my brother, here fron são Francisco do sul Santa Catarina brazil , Very good your videos, I like Very much

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Brazil in the house!!! Thank you Claudio, I would love to come visit your country some day and do some vlogging there!

I literally live up the street from where he is 🤯

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Diamond, please stop by and say hi next time! Thanks for watching

If this was Coral Gables theses architecture building would be in better condition if not maintain to original

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

You make a good point David, I don't doubt it

@asielmilian38

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. Everyone from around the world would be visiting to this place.

I don’t believe the story we are given about Oka Laka. Nope. This Curtis guy …Btw there were something like 80 buildings there back in the 20s. No construction photos or documentation. They are ( we’re) much older than 100 yrs. Enduring many hurricanes. Built by previous civilization. The Moors that once lived there.

Listen Terry ..Me and you should buy this place make into a Restaurant selling all different type of foods... Arabic and American foods... Only a thought...

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Endless Foodie vlogs Jeff!! Let's do it!!

@miamigladiator9545

2 жыл бұрын

You’re in a Caribbean city. American food does not sell here. The Arabs are where the celebrities are found. Where all the expensive areas are.

Very cool piece of history. It would be nice if a nonprofit came in to refurbish the buildings

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben!! I was thinking the same thing. When we took dad to the Carillon, at the light on Collins we were facing the Deauville and could see them demolishing it. How they could let that happen is beyond me. They saved the Carillon, they reconstructed the Diplomat, the Deauville was iconic. What a shame. Anyway thank you brother and hope all is well!

If you want the truth about this place, and Glenn Curtiss, look up " MOORS IN FLORIDA - Tartaria, Fraud, and Opa-Locka, FL" by Old World Florida

I live in this area

Great vlog ….but I must say I get a bit nervous when you place your camera down for those walking shots 🤣🤣🤣….I’m glad you didn’t end up near one of those “Trap Houses “out there…keep up the good work

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rio, as a New Yorker I always get a little nervous too but so far the worst thats happened is My camera fell out of my bag while walking on the beach. Thankfully I stumbled across it on the way back! Thanks brother!!

That's the food stamps office

Opa Locka has amazing architecture and has alot of potential that no one pays attention to because is being overshadowed by crime and corruption from our elected officials and police officers.

My hood born and raised ,,what's up 😁

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Naomi! Had a nice visit to your city. Hope to see you next time!

OPA! You look like Al Pacino👍

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Cool! Hopefully the younger version lol

Probably a money scam just like the Marlins stadium

He doesn't no what he be talking about I stay by the city hall

Lmao he in the middle of the hood and The people wasn’t checking out the site that’s the food stamp office listen to the police please be safe

OPALOCKA MEAN GRAND DAD

Turkish Arabian architecture

@BarefootVlogger

2 жыл бұрын

Can't beat it mickey!

Eastern Hemisphere?

@BarefootVlogger

9 ай бұрын

The Eastern Hemisphere refers to the area of Earth east of the prime meridian and west of the International Date Line.

All the goons are sleep

Miami's Black Moorish History but by an aviator acknowledging true history of American

Go at night

If you really tell the truth about this architecture it is more inspired by African Moors that taught Arabs this architecture