Archive - Miami History

Miami Beach Electric Company Began Service in 1920

Miami Beach Electric Company launches service in 1920 to power America's winter playground as Miami Beach was known a century ago.

12 hrs ago • Casey Piket

Original & Infamous North Miami

Once referred to as the red-light district, the northern suburb of Miami incorporated as the City of North Miami in 1912. It was a short lived…

Dec 12 • Casey Piket

Week in History: December 8 - 14

Events that occurred during the week of December 8th through the 14th in South Florida's history.

Dec 8 • Casey Piket

Remembering Miami Beach Pioneer Jane Fisher

Reflecting on the adventurous life of Jane Fisher, first wife of the father of Miami Beach, Carl Fisher.

Dec 6 • Casey Piket

Hahn Building in Downtown Miami

The story of the Hahn Building at 140 NE First Avenue in downtown Miami.

Dec 5 • Casey Piket

Week in History: December 1 - 7

Events that occurred during the week of December 1st through the 7th in South Florida's history.

Dec 1 • Casey Piket

November 2025

Week in History: November 25 - 30

Events that occurred during the week of November 25th through the 30th in South Florida's history.

Nov 25 • Casey Piket

JFK Visit to Miami in November of 1963

The story of President John F. Kennedy's last visit to Florida in November 1963.

Nov 22 • Casey Piket

Week in History: November 17 - 24

Events that occurred during the week of November 17th through the 24th in South Florida's history.

Nov 18 • Casey Piket

Mouth of the Miami River in 1925

An aerial view of the mouth of the Miami River in 1925 showcasing the Royal Palm Hotel, Royal Palm docks, Bayfront Park, Fort Dallas Park, Brickell…

Nov 13 • Casey Piket

HistoryMiami Museum

Listen now | This podcast episode explores the origins of the HistoryMiami Museum.

Nov 12 • Casey Piket

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Week in History: November 9 - 16

Events that occurred during the week of November 9th through the 16th in South Florida's history.

Nov 9 • Casey Piket

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