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Eustace Edgecombe migrated to Miami from the Bahamas as a teen. He found a job at Vizcaya as a water boy, and quickly climbed the ranks and became a the estate’s houseman. He went on to work at Vizcaya for over 50 years, and played a tremendous role in it’s transition into a museum.
From the archives
Eustace Edgecombe is one of the few staff members from the estate period that Vizcaya has detailed documents about. The following images are scans of newspaper clippings, memorial services, and letters from friends about the passing of Mr. Edgecombe.re of his grandfather’s contributions. The Beyond Vizcaya team invited William on a private tour to learn more about Eustace’s involvement at the house.