South Florida

These South Florida areas have changed over the decades. Take a look

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

This collection of photo stories explores the transformation of South Florida areas over the decades.

See North Beach, Miami's Upper Eastside, Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale through the years.

The photos are below.

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

NO. 1: 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

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The Great Southern Hotel in the 1920s, near Young Circle in Hollywood.

NO. 2: WHAT DID HOLLYWOOD AND FORT LAUDERDALE LOOK LIKE DECADES AGO? SEE FOR YOURSELF

Do you recognize anything? | Published January 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives

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The road along Northeast 79th Street east of the railroad tracks and looking toward Biscayne Boulevard.

NO. 3: THIS MIAMI AREA HAS BEEN A PLACE FOR PROTEST, PORN AND SHOPPING. TAKE A LOOK

Let’s take a step back in time as we head to the intersection. | Published May 19, 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.