See how Miami has changed through the decades. These landmarks show all

This collection of stories explores how Miami's landmarks have shifted over time.

One story follows Lincoln Road as it moves from high-end shops to a pedestrian mall and then to an artist hangout. Another remembers past businesses and the horse track in Westchester. A separate feature shows the transformation of sites like the Americana Hotel and the Freedom Tower, while also highlighting places like Amsterdam Palace and the Lincoln Theatre as they change use or appearance. The list of South Florida sites includes former hot spots now replaced by new structures or names.

Read the stories below.

NO. 1: LINCOLN ROAD USED TO LOOK LIKE THAT? SEE SOUTH BEACH SHOPPING MALL THROUGH SPAN OF TIME

Take a look at the shops from the 1960s. | Published November 23, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archive

NO. 2: WESTCHESTER USED TO LOOK LIKE THAT? SEE THE SHOPPING, HORSE TRACK AND RESTAURANTS

Several of the attractions are still open. | Published February 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives

NO. 3: MIAMI DIDN’T ALWAYS LOOK LIKE THIS. SEE 10 LANDMARKS — THEN AND NOW

Remember these sites in South Florida? | Published April 7, 2025 | 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.