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Do you remember these landmark Miami hotels? See how they looked inside and out

By Miami Herald Archives

Americana. Roney. Dupont Plaza. Deauville. Everglades

Remember them? They were some of the grand hotels that helped put Miami and Miami Beach on the map. Now, they are just memories, replaced with luxury towers.

Even newer recent hotels are facing the wrecker’s ball: Brickell’s Mandarin Oriental and likely the Hyatt in downtown Miami. And others, like the Carillon, have been redeveloped into condos.

What were the forgotten hotels of Miami like in the old days?

Many had Mediterranean or MiMo designs. Grand lobbies. Showrooms with bands and theatrical productions. Others were whimsical, like the Castaways.

Let’s take a look back at some of these lost hotels as we go through the photo archives of the Miami Herald:

Americana, Bal Harbour

Americana hotel in Bal Harbour. The hotel was demolished in 2007, and a St. Regis resort is now on the site.
Americana hotel in Bal Harbour. The hotel was demolished in 2007, and a St. Regis resort is now on the site. Miami Herald File
Another view of the Americana in Bal Harbour in 1979, before it became a Sheraton.
Another view of the Americana in Bal Harbour in 1979, before it became a Sheraton. Miami Herald File
Americana Hotel as seen from the Atlantic.
Americana Hotel as seen from the Atlantic. Miami Herald File
The Americana hotel lobby in 1977.
The Americana hotel lobby in 1977. Miami Herald File

Dupont Plaza, Miami

Dupont Plaza on the bayfront, seen in 1996.
Dupont Plaza on the bayfront, seen in 1996. Peter Andrew Bosch Miami Herald File
The Dupont stood where the Royal Palm hotel was located in the Henry Flagler years.
The Dupont stood where the Royal Palm hotel was located in the Henry Flagler years. Miami Herald File
The lower floors of the Dupont Plaza hotel in 1969.
The lower floors of the Dupont Plaza hotel in 1969. Doug Kennedy Miami Herald

Everglades / Columbus / McAllister, Miami

The WTVJ television tower on the top of the Everglades Hotel.
The WTVJ television tower on the top of the Everglades Hotel. Miami Herald File
In 1952, the Everglades Hotel in downtown Miami.
In 1952, the Everglades Hotel in downtown Miami. Bob East Miami Herald File
The desk at the Everglades Hotel in 1979.
The desk at the Everglades Hotel in 1979. Bob East Miami Herald File
Construction site in 1970 between Flagler and First streets with McAllister hotel in background.
Construction site in 1970 between Flagler and First streets with McAllister hotel in background. Miami Herald File
In 1960, the Columbus Hotel’s Vizcaya Room.
In 1960, the Columbus Hotel’s Vizcaya Room. Miami Herald File
The Vizcaya Room at the Columbus Hotel in 1960.
The Vizcaya Room at the Columbus Hotel in 1960. Miami Herald File
Everglades Hotel room in 1960.
Everglades Hotel room in 1960. Bob East Miami Herald File
Rubble of the Mcalaster hotel next to the Columbus hotel in downtown Miami. Both were demolished.
Rubble of the Mcalaster hotel next to the Columbus hotel in downtown Miami. Both were demolished. Tim Chapman Miami Herald File
Twins contest and an underwater egg hunt at the Everglades pool in 1960.
Twins contest and an underwater egg hunt at the Everglades pool in 1960. John Pineda Miami Herald File
The Everglades Hotel overlooking Bayfront Park, shown in the process of having its entire exterior refinished.
The Everglades Hotel overlooking Bayfront Park, shown in the process of having its entire exterior refinished. Miami Herald File

Deauville, Miami Beach

Deauville Hotel in 1963.
Deauville Hotel in 1963. Bill Sanders Miami Herald File
Deauville Hotel, which replaced the original building.
Deauville Hotel, which replaced the original building. John Walther Miami Herald File
The McFadden Deauville hotel swimming pool in 1956, just before the hotel was replaced with a new building.
The McFadden Deauville hotel swimming pool in 1956, just before the hotel was replaced with a new building. Miami Herald File
The Deauville pool, built in the 1920s, was later expanded Into a hotel in the 1930s.
The Deauville pool, built in the 1920s, was later expanded Into a hotel in the 1930s. Miami Herald File
The originalMcFadden Deauville in Miami Beach, before being replaced by the MiMo hotel Deauville, which also was demolished,
The originalMcFadden Deauville in Miami Beach, before being replaced by the MiMo hotel Deauville, which also was demolished, Miami Herald File

Carillon, Miami Beach

Carillon Hotel at Collins Avenue and 68th Street in Miami Beach.
Carillon Hotel at Collins Avenue and 68th Street in Miami Beach. Randy Bazemore Miami Herald File
A sign at the Carillon.
A sign at the Carillon. Randy Bazemore Miami Herald File
Carillon Hotel under construction in the 1950s.
Carillon Hotel under construction in the 1950s. Miami Herald File

Nautilus, Miami Beach

In 1949, the Nautilus Hotel, now the site of Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach.
In 1949, the Nautilus Hotel, now the site of Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach. Miami Herald File
The inside of the Nautilus.
The inside of the Nautilus. Miami Herald File

Castaways, Sunny Isles Beach

Castaways Motel in 1968 in what became Sunny Isles Beach. It is now the site of the Oceania condo complex.
Castaways Motel in 1968 in what became Sunny Isles Beach. It is now the site of the Oceania condo complex. Doug Kennedy Miami Herald File
The entrance to the Castaways in 1978.
The entrance to the Castaways in 1978. Miami Herald File

Roney Plaza, Miami Beach

The original Roney Plaza in Miami Beach in 1946.
The original Roney Plaza in Miami Beach in 1946. Miami Herald File

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