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Miami used to look like that? See attractions and landmarks now and then

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

These photo albums show Miami's landmarks, entertainment venues, attractions and cultural icons through the years.

Let's step back in time for a look.

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

NO. 1: 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

A showgirl from Place Pigalle By Joe Elbert

NO. 2: INSIDE THE NAKED CITY: TAKE A LOOK AT OLD BURLESQUE THEATERS IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Se where they took it all off through the years. | Published April 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives

The Hurricane rollercoaster at Boomers from I-95 between Stirling and Griffin roads in Dania Beach. By Miami Herald File

NO. 3: REMEMBER THESE SOUTH FLORIDA ATTRACTIONS AND THRILL RIDES? TAKE A LOOK

They have vanished or have moved. | Published June 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives

Jackie Gleason jokes around with South Florida soul singer Wayne Cochran in 1967.

NO. 4: ‘THE GREAT ONE’ JACKIE GLEASON HAD A BIG ROLE IN SOUTH FLORIDA. TAKE A LOOK

Check out his TV show in Miami Beach and appearances around town. | Published June 23, 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.