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Caballero Rivero Woodlawn Park North Cemetery and Mausoleum

1913 establishments in FloridaBuildings and structures in MiamiCemeteries established in the 1910sCemeteries in Miami-Dade County, FloridaMausoleums in the United States
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Caballero Rivero Woodlawn Park North Cemetery and Mausoleum is one of the oldest cemeteries in Miami, Florida. Woodlawn Park Cemetery–North was established in 1913 by three pioneers in Miami's early history – Thomas O. Wilson, William N. Urmey and Clifton D. Benson. The Woodlawn group of cemeteries grew throughout the years, and funeral homes were added as well. The founders imported rare tropical trees and shrubs to adorn the cemetery, including the first schefflera (umbrella trees) and mahogany trees brought to the United States.

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Caballero Rivero Woodlawn Park North Cemetery and Mausoleum
Southwest 12th Street, Miami

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Southwest 12th Street
33135 Miami
Florida, United States
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