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The recovery not only yielded immense wealth, but also shed light on the trade dynamics between Europe and the Americas, firmly establishing the Atocha as a symbol of both the risks and rewards tied to exploration and colonization.
Ingenious Infrastructure: The Story of the Overseas Highway
Connecting the Florida Keys to the mainland is the Overseas Highway, a remarkable feat of engineering with a rich history of its own. Originally developed as the Florida East Coast Railway in the early 20th century, its route transitioned into a highway after devastating damage from a hurricane in 1935.