Question: When it was built in 1925, what business first made its home in Miami’s Freedom Tower?
Answer: The Miami News, the city’s oldest newspaper.
Built in 1925 as the headquarters of The Miami News, the Freedom Tower was one of Miami’s first skyscrapers. It was an architectural symbol of the city’s early ambition and became an emblem for those seeking freedom and opportunity.
From 1962 to 1974, it served as the Cuban Refugee Center, a crucial stop for hundreds of thousands of Cuban refugees fleeing communism and political persecution. Following several decades of neglect, the Tower was rescued by Cuban American community leaders seeking to honor the Cuban legacy in Miami. They donated it to Miami Dade College in 2005.
