This podcast episode discusses Miami’s great building boom of the 1920s. The state of Florida attracted a lot of capital for real estate speculation during the roaring twenties and South Florida was the epicenter of this investment activity. While the boom peaked in the mid-1920s, the progression toward this crescendo began in latter part of the 1910s and early 1920s. It was decade when Miami evolved from a quiescent small southern city into one of the fastest growing metropolises in the country.
Tune into this week’s podcast episode to hear more about the stories and milestones of Miami’s great building boom. As we reflect on Miami’s growth spurt of a hundred years ago, the development of the Magic City during this era provided a lasting imprint on the Miami of today.
Building Boom of the 1920s