South Florida

Do you recognize these Miami areas from decades ago? Take a look

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

These articles share a common theme: the transformation of familiar areas in and around Miami over the decades.

One article highlights Lincoln Road’s transformation. Another piece traces the changes in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale. Anc another article showcases South Florida landmarks.

See the photos below.

The Lincoln Theatre on Lincoln Road in the 1980s. By Mary Lou Foy

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

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 Dupont stood where the Royal Palm hotel was located in the Henry Flagler years.

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.