Dade County FlArchives Biographies.....Sammons, Alvin L. 1880 - 
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Source: Vol. II  pg.155  The Lewis Publishing Co. 1923
Author: History of Florida, Past and Present 

     	ALVIN L. SAMMONS came to Miami Beach in October, 1916. He brought with
him the skill acquired by a number of years of practical experience at his
trade as a carpenter, but was without capital. Miami Beach was then just
starting in its progress to its present position as the most famous winter
playground and resort of America. Since then millions of dollars have been
expended in buildings and public improvements.
	Mr. Sammons was born in Orange County, New York, in 1880, son of SAMUEL 
L. and SARAH L. (DECKER) SAMMONS. He was reared on a farm, but as a youth began 
learning the carpenter’s trade. His work as a journeyman carpenter was done in 
many cities of the country, and his title and experience gave him the broad and 
thorough technical knowledge of the building business that has proved 
exceedingly useful to him since becoming a contractor and builder. For several 
months after reaching Miami Beach he worked at his trade for day’s wages.
Gradually he turned his work and business affairs to permit him to handle
contracts, and these contracts have been increasing in importance and value so
that he has been an important factor in the great building program of Miami
Beach. He has erected a number of its most attractive structures, including
residences, apartments and business houses. The very gratifying total of his
business as a contractor for 1921 has been greatly exceeded during 1922.
	In the spring of 1922 Mr. Sammons erected an office building of co
concrete block and stucco on Collins Avenue, opposite the Miami Beach City
Hall. This is to accommodate his rapidly expanding business. He is one of the
active spirits in the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and in all movements for
the advancement of the city.
	Mr. Sammons married Miss AMELIA A. KIRST, of Connecticut.


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