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South Beach looked different decades ago. See Miami neighborhoods of the past

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

Miami’s neighborhoods have changed a lot over the decades, as seen in old photos of North Beach, South Beach and downtown.

North Beach once buzzed with movie theaters, delis and bakeries. South Beach, known today for its vivid neon and trendy shops, looked different in the 1940s and ’50s along Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road.

Downtown Miami’s New Year’s Eve used to center around the King Orange Jamboree parade, with floats marching down Biscayne Boulevard.

Take a look at these snapshots of hotels, homes and grand events showing how Miami has changed over time.

In 1988, the Carlyle and Cardozo hotels in Ocean Drive and 13th Street. By Albert Coya

NO. 1: LINCOLN ROAD AND OCEAN DRIVE IN SOUTH BEACH USED TO LOOK LIKE THAT? SEE FOR YOURSELF

How the area has changed. | Published July 31, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives

Boats and apartments along the Indian Creek area of North Beach in 1986. By Randy Bazemore

NO. 2: NORTH BEACH LOOKED LIKE THAT? SEE HOTELS, HOMES AND RESTAURANTS FROM THE EARLY DAYS

Recognize anything? | Published September 12, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives

King Orange at Orange Bowl Parade in 1987.

NO. 3: MIAMI USED TO LOOK LIKE THAT AT NEW YEAR’S? SEE WHAT LURED US TO DOWNTOWN STREETS

Let’s take a step back in time. | Published December 26, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.