History Miami Collection

Looking west on East Flagler Street from near First Avenue, 1900 (b / w photo)
MIA437305 Looking west on East Flagler Street from near First Avenue, 1900 (b/w photo) by Fishbaugh, William Arthur (1873-c.1950); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; © HistoryMiami

Buildings on Avenue D (Miami Avenue), c. 1896 (b / w photo)
MIA437373 Buildings on Avenue D (Miami Avenue), c.1896 (b/w photo) by Matlack, Claude C. (1878-1944); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Tour boat Dixie at Coppingers landing, 28 January 1921 (b / w photo)
MIA437368 Tour boat Dixie at Coppingers landing, 28 January 1921 (b/w photo) by Matlack, Claude C. (1878-1944); HistoryMiami, Florida

Flagler Street, looking west from in front of the Halcyon Hotel, 27 March
MIA437301 Flagler Street, looking west from in front of the Halcyon Hotel, 27 March, 1920 (b/w photo) by Matlack, Claude C

Hams - six-bottles packets in straw and paper for padding in burlap
MIA198518 Hams - six-bottles packets in straw and paper for padding in burlap, during Prohibition (sepia photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); HistoryMiami, Florida

Sheriff Allen with Liquor outside Dade County Jail, Florida, 1922 (b / w photo)
MIA198516 Sheriff Allen with Liquor outside Dade County Jail, Florida, 1922 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Bathing Beauties, 1924 (b / w photo)
MIA198511 Bathing Beauties, 1924 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Seminole Indians in a Canoe (b / w photo)
MIA198509 Seminole Indians in a Canoe (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Prospective Buyers Tour to Hialeah, 1922 (b / w photo)
MIA198500 Prospective Buyers Tour to Hialeah, 1922 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); HistoryMiami, Florida

Annie Jumper Tommie using a mortar and pestel to make cornmeal, and her son, Tony Tommie
MIA437303 Annie Jumper Tommie using a mortar and pestel to make cornmeal, and her son, Tony Tommie, wearing an eagle feather bonnet, 5 February, 1927 (b/w photo) by Matlack, Claude C

Seminole Chief Osceola, 1842 (colour litho)
MIA437365 Seminole Chief Osceola, 1842 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; (add.info)

Woman with Cuban flag, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
MIA437342 Woman with Cuban flag, c.1880 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Polo match in front of the Nautilus Hotel, Miami Beach, 18 March 1928 (b / w photo)
MIA437370 Polo match in front of the Nautilus Hotel, Miami Beach, 18 March 1928 (b/w photo) by Matlack, Claude C. (1878-1944); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Roseate Spoonbill and Common American Swan, 1836 (colour litho)
MIA437355 Roseate Spoonbill and Common American Swan, 1836 (colour litho) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851); HistoryMiami, Florida

Key West Pigeon and Blue Crane, c. 1833-36 (colour litho)
MIA437353 Key West Pigeon and Blue Crane, c.1833-36 (colour litho) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Celia Cruz on stage, 15 July 1976 (b / w photo)
MIA437348 Celia Cruz on stage, 15 July 1976 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; (add.info)

Golfer standing on Rosie the Elephant, Miami Beach, 2 May 1927 (b / w photo)
MIA437300 Golfer standing on Rosie the Elephant, Miami Beach, 2 May 1927 (b/w photo) by Matlack, Claude C. (1878-1944); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

American Flamingo, 1834 (colour litho)
MIA437354 American Flamingo, 1834 (colour litho) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Map of the Caribbean, 1715 (hand-coloured engraving)
945081 Map of the Caribbean, 1715 (hand-coloured engraving) by Moll, Hermann (fl.1678-1732); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; German, out of copyright

Map of Florida, c. 1584 (hand-coloured engraving)
945069 Map of Florida, c.1584 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ortelius, Abraham (1527-98); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; Flemish, out of copyright

Cape Florida Lighthouse and the keepers cottage, Key Biscayne, 1883 (b / w photo)
MIA437377 Cape Florida Lighthouse and the keepers cottage, Key Biscayne, 1883 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American

North bank of the Miami River, as seen from Ghilberts Wharf, 1884 (b / w photo)
MIA437376 North bank of the Miami River, as seen from Ghilberts Wharf, 1884 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Fisheries and boats docked on the Miami River, 10 July 1922 (b / w photo)
MIA437371 Fisheries and boats docked on the Miami River, 10 July 1922 (b/w photo) by Matlack, Claude C. (1878-1944); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Selling Land in Coral Gables, 13th December 1920 (b / w photo)
MIA198508 Selling Land in Coral Gables, 13th December 1920 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); HistoryMiami, Florida

Map of Florida, 1826 (colour litho)
945257 Map of Florida, 1826 (colour litho) by Finley, A. (fl.1826); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; out of copyright

Seminole Indians at Roman Pools, Miami Beach, 4 March 1922 (b / w photo)
MIA437372 Seminole Indians at Roman Pools, Miami Beach, 4 March 1922 (b/w photo) by Matlack, Claude C. (1878-1944); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Seminole Indians at Musa Isle, 11 December 1923 (b / w photo)
MIA437369 Seminole Indians at Musa Isle, 11 December 1923 (b/w photo) by Matlack, Claude C. (1878-1944); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Smiths Casino, Miami Beach, 20 February 1927 (b / w photo)
MIA437304 Smiths Casino, Miami Beach, 20 February 1927 (b/w photo) by Matlack, Claude C. (1878-1944); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Seminole men and women poling and sailing dugout canoes on Tamiami Canal, 18 January
MIA437302 Seminole men and women poling and sailing dugout canoes on Tamiami Canal, 18 January, 1921 (b/w photo) by Matlack, Claude C

Three Seminole Indians (b / w photo)
MIA198523 Three Seminole Indians (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Seminole Indians with a captured alligator (b / w photo)
MIA198522 Seminole Indians with a captured alligator (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Up the Miami River excursion boat Sallie, c. 1910 (colour litho)
944733 Up the Miami River excursion boat Sallie, c.1910 (colour litho) by Hugh C. Leighton Co. (19th-20th century); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Rich History of Miami" Step back in time and witness the captivating transformation of Miami with these remarkable glimpses into its past. In a black and white photograph from 1900, we find ourselves looking west on East Flagler Street from near First Avenue, marveling at the bustling cityscape that would soon become iconic. Another snapshot takes us to Avenue D (Miami Avenue) around 1896, where buildings stand tall as witnesses to an era long gone. The architecture tells stories of progress and ambition, painting a vivid picture of Miami's early days. On January 28th, 1921, the tour boat Dixie docks at Coppingers landing. Imagine being aboard this vessel and experiencing Miami's waterfront charm firsthand. The excitement in the air is palpable as passengers disembark to explore all that this vibrant city has to offer. Fast forward to March 27th outside the Halcyon Hotel on Flagler Street; we are greeted by a lively scene filled with people going about their daily lives. This image captures not just a street but also an atmosphere brimming with energy and possibility. Amongst these historical moments lies evidence of commerce - hams packaged meticulously in straw and paper for padding before being bundled in burlap sacks. These small details remind us that even amidst growth and change, everyday life continues unabated. In another striking photograph from 1922, Sheriff Allen stands resolute outside Dade County Jail holding seized liquor bottles – a testament to prohibition-era struggles faced by law enforcement officers determined to uphold justice. The year is now 1924; bathing beauties grace our vision as they enjoy leisurely moments along Miami's pristine shores. Their carefree spirits embody the essence of relaxation against a backdrop steeped in history. Venturing further into Florida's heritage brings us face-to-face with Seminole Indians gliding gracefully through waterways within a canoe.