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CocoWalk and Bayside Marketplace changed Miami. See how landmarks looked at the start

Bayside Marketplace and CocoWalk changed the landscape in Miami.

Bayside opened in 1987 along the waterfront in downtown Miami, and attracted tourists and locals with a mix of boutiques, bars and restaurants.

CocoWalk opened in 1990 in Coconut Grove, with movie theaters, stores and places to eat and drink.

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Both retail and entertainment complexes have undergone changes through the years. But let’s take a look at those early days through the photo archives of the Miami Herald:

CocoWalk

In 1993, the stairways leading up to CocoWalk’s AMC theaters in the Grove.
In 1993, the stairways leading up to CocoWalk’s AMC theaters in the Grove. Donna E. Natale Miami Herald File
A crew films a movie at CocoWalk in 1993.
A crew films a movie at CocoWalk in 1993. Nuri Vallbona Miami Herald File
Kelly Robbins, left, and Heleb Reece stand ready to teach you how to juggle at CocoWalk in 1991.
Kelly Robbins, left, and Heleb Reece stand ready to teach you how to juggle at CocoWalk in 1991. Brian Smith Miami Herald File
Executives walk through through CocoWalk under construction in 1990.
Executives walk through through CocoWalk under construction in 1990. Mary Lou Foy Miami Herald File
In 1996 at Cafe Tu Tu Tango, diners could watch artists at work in the restaurant and studio.
In 1996 at Cafe Tu Tu Tango, diners could watch artists at work in the restaurant and studio. Chuck Fadely Herald Staff File
Miami Herald photo by Peter Andrew Bosch. Coconut Grove. Tu Tu Tango, seen in 2008, was one of the original tenants at CocoWalk.
Miami Herald photo by Peter Andrew Bosch. Coconut Grove. Tu Tu Tango, seen in 2008, was one of the original tenants at CocoWalk. Miami Herald File
In 2009, bartender Rodney Brewer pours inside Crazy Pianos bar and restaurant inside CocoWalk in Coconut Grove.
In 2009, bartender Rodney Brewer pours inside Crazy Pianos bar and restaurant inside CocoWalk in Coconut Grove. Miami Herald File
In 1997, the exterior of CocoWalk.
In 1997, the exterior of CocoWalk. Chuck Fadely Miami Herald File
In 2004, Kent Pingel takes in some sun atop his bright orange SUV in front of CocoWalk, where he can receive wireless internet access.
In 2004, Kent Pingel takes in some sun atop his bright orange SUV in front of CocoWalk, where he can receive wireless internet access. Donna E. Natale Planas Miami Herald File

Bayside Markeplace

Bayside Marketplace in 1996.
Bayside Marketplace in 1996. Miami Herald File


Bayside Marketplace under construction in 1986.
Bayside Marketplace under construction in 1986. Brian Smith Miami Herald File
Bayside Marketplace in 1987, opeing year.
Bayside Marketplace in 1987, opeing year. Al Diaz Miami Herald File
.In 1998, a man eats lunch at Bayside with a view of the the giant atop the Hard Rock Cafe.
.In 1998, a man eats lunch at Bayside with a view of the the giant atop the Hard Rock Cafe. Jeffery A. Salter Miami Herald File
Billy Blanks on the main stage at Bayside Marketplace in 2014 for the Celebrity Sweat Fitness Expo. He conducted an open-air tae bo class for about 50 people.
Billy Blanks on the main stage at Bayside Marketplace in 2014 for the Celebrity Sweat Fitness Expo. He conducted an open-air tae bo class for about 50 people. Peter Andrew Bosch Miami Herald File
In 1996, the Disney Store at Bayside Marketplace.
In 1996, the Disney Store at Bayside Marketplace. Chuck Fadely Herald Staff File
Bayside Marketplace during its debut year, 1987.
Bayside Marketplace during its debut year, 1987. Miami Herald File
A dinner cruise at Dockside Terrace at Bayside in 1989.
A dinner cruise at Dockside Terrace at Bayside in 1989.
Bayside Marketplace with the 1980s Miami skyline.
Bayside Marketplace with the 1980s Miami skyline.

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