South Florida’s rise from the ashes
As predicted by the mayor of Miami during reconstruction efforts, South Florida would make a comeback. Pamphlets began depicting “invincible Miami.” It was a city thriving and once again offering every known attraction and recreation for eager visitors. Illustrations of South Florida’s beautiful infrastructure and its splendid amenities proved that the hurricane couldn’t stop the Florida boom from moving onward.
Miami by the sea:the land of palms and sunshine. 1927. 21 x 24 cm.
Miami by the sea:the land of palms and sunshine. 1928. 21 x 24 cm.
Souvenir of Miami and Miami Beach and Coral Gables, Florida. circa 1928. 8 x 16 cm.
Souvenir of Miami:Miami Beach, Florida. 1950. 18 x 25 cm.
All images from the P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida.
Curated by Angie Soto and Jim Cusick
Designed by Lourdes Santamaría-Wheeler