Trapp Homestead

The Trapp Homestead is a stone residence constructed from oolitic limestone with interior timber beams salvaged from local shipwrecks along Biscayne Bay. The two-story structure sits at the intersection of South Bayshore Drive and Tigertail Avenue in Coconut Grove.

Caleb Trapp and his son Harlan built this residence in 1887 as the first permanent masonry structure in Miami-Dade County. This construction marked the transition from temporary settlements to established communities in the region.

The property served as a gathering place for the developing community of Coconut Grove in its early years. It represented the growing permanence and stability that attracted families to establish roots in the area.

The house sits along South Bayshore Drive and can be viewed from the street at the corner with Tigertail Avenue. Plan your visit during quieter hours to better observe the details of the stone construction and surrounding landscape.

The Trapp family developed a distinctive avocado variety that they distributed by boat to early Miami hotels directly from their homestead grounds. This early agricultural enterprise connected the property to the emerging hospitality industry of the region.

Location: Florida

GPS coordinates: 25.73390,-80.23285

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24