Harry S. Kelsey, May 1954, planning UTOPIAHARRY S. KELSEY, May 1954, planning "UTOPIA", a retirement village
near Miami. This development would have included homes and a dozen
industries. However, it never materialized before his death in 1957.
UTOPIA!
"I am so enthused that I get up about 5 A.M. and get
through about 7 to 9 P.M.
I do believe that the town of UTOPIA can be known all
over the world, simply from its accomplishments.
The Retirement Village can really become UTOPIA for
the aging residents. With its club house, parks, recreational
centers ( with all kinds of games) , movie center, motor
boating, etc. Even the residence owners, through a com-
mittee of their own chosing, will formulate and oversee the
various functions. As the residents will come from all walks
of life, there will always be plenty of home talent for suc-
cessful entertainment planni Ag.
Expect to sell them honies and establish a dozen in-
dustries so that they can work and earn as much as the
Government allows. The various small industries even now
outlined and clearly set forth, will supplement additional
income for all the residents. These industries can be pooled
into one "melting pot", both from the point of assets, ear-
iiings and extra dividends to those owning homes and em-
ployed in UTOPIA.
I believe that UTOPIA townsite is second to none, now
available, at the present time ... First — its proximity to
downtown Miami; Second — its location between two of the
best known thoroughfares; Third — canal front lots available
by motor boat to the Ocean or fishing resorts or to Lake
Okeechobee, as desired.
It's a long road, but I hope to make it. It's my. last
struggle and I hope my best after 25 years of waiting."
Quoted from notes of
HARRY S. KELSEY
May 14, 1955
IR