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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Opa-locka,_FloridaOpa-locka, Florida - Wikipedia

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   Opa-locka (/ ˈ oʊ p ə ˌ l ɒ k ə /) is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. Spanning roughly 4.1 square miles (11 km 2), it is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 16,463, [2] up from 15,219 in 2010. [3]

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3. www.miamiandbeaches.com › opa-locka-the-historyHistory of Opa-Locka Miami - Greater Miami & Miami Beach

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   Opa-Locka is one of the most unique cities in America. Founded by internationally known aviator Glenn Curtiss in 1926, it has one of the largest if not the largest collection of Moorish Revival architecture in America and includes 20 buildings that are listed on the National Register.

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   Mar 8, 2018 · Things to Do in Opa Locka, Florida: See Tripadvisor's 131 traveler reviews and photos of Opa Locka tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Opa Locka. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

5. www.floridavisiting.com › list › opa-lockaOpa-Locka, Florida - Vacations, Travel & Tourism

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   Opa-Locka, Florida. Opa-Locka is a unique blend of exotic fantasy and grim reality. Developed by aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss in 1926, the city was based on the Arabian Nights theme. Nowhere else in the Western Hemisphere will you see such a large collection of Moorish architecture.

6. unusualplaces.org › opa-locka-floridaOpa-Locka: A Florida Town Fit for a Sultan - Unusual Places

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   Jul 27, 2022 · Despite fanciful streets with names such as Sultan Avenue and Sharazad Boulevard, Opa-Locka was designed to be a functional city where people from all walks of life could live and work. Opa-Locka thrived for a short period before it was seriously damaged by a powerful hurricane in 1926.

7. opalockafl.gov › 229City of Opa-locka History | Opa-Locka, FL

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   The City of Opa-locka was the vision of aviation pioneer, Glenn Curtiss. Opa-locka is an urban community occupying 4.2 square miles in the North-Western area of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

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   What happened to Opa locka Florida?

   • The U.S. Navy opened a base at the Opa-locka Airport shortly after the hurricane which allowed the City to thrive after the hurricane but the base closed in the 1950s. The City experienced a decline, and was labeled a "struggling community" in South Florida. Despite the challenges, the City has regained the spirit it was founded with in 1926.

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   When was Opa locka built?

   • Completed in 1926, it appears as a mirage at the end of Opa-locka Boulevard. Restored to its former grandeur in 1987, the building housed city government and serves as the backdrop for the Arabian Nights Festival. Check out the history of one of Miami's most unique neighborhoods.

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   What is Opa locka Texas known for?

   • The city is a mixture of residential, commercial and industrial zones. Opa-locka was the backdrop for several films, including Salesman, Living Dreams, Texas Justice, Bad Boys II, and 2 Fast 2 Furious.

   Opa-locka, Florida - Wikipedia

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   Where is Opa-locka Florida?

   • Opa-locka is in northern Miami-Dade County, 12 miles (19 km) north of downtown Miami and 7 miles (11 km) west of North Miami Beach. It is bordered to the north by the city of Miami Gardens, to the east by unincorporated Golden Glades, to the south by unincorporated Westview, and to the southwest by the city of Hialeah.

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   What is the city of Opa-locka?

   • The City of Opa-locka was the vision of aviation pioneer, Glenn Curtiss. Opa-locka is an urban community occupying 4.2 square miles in the North-Western area of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The city boundaries are as follows: on the North-NW 151st Street, on the South - N.W. 125th Street, on the East – NW 45th Avenue on the West.

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   Was Opa locka a secret CIA base?

   • " "Opa-locka field was once the site of secret CIA base", Miami Herald, 20 April 2013". Miami Herald. Retrieved April 5, 2018. ^ Gleichauf, Justin F. " "Keeping Up on Cuba: A Listening Post in Miami," CIA Library, Center for the Study of Intelligence - Studies Archive Indexes. Vol44,No5, 08 May 2007". Archived from the original on April 26, 2010.

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9. www.discoveropalocka.orgOpa-locka Preservation Association

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   Preserving and promoting the historic Arabian Nights city of Opa-locka, located in Miami-Dade County Florida.